Merrick Management & Media Services
Taryn Merrick Blackwood, Music Industry Virtual Assistant
Some time ago, I wrote a post on the top concerns that potential clients have when working with a Virtual Assistant. In our company, we try to soothe any concerns that clients may have by pre-educating them so that they know what to expect. Sometimes, however, you have to be a fly in the ointment. There is […]
VALUE Virtual Assistant’s can be a trusted resource and investment in your business. Here are some ways that show potential value: Trusted collaborator Sole interest is to assist you in building your infrastructure Most VA’s have had corporate administrative jobs at the Officer level and can offer ideas to you Combined business and personal assistance […]
TIME What is the value of your time? In one hour you can: Give thought to your new goals Write those goals down Read that professional or trade journal Check out what the competition is doing Touch base with those contacts you made last month Attend a local Chamber of Commerce meeting Make a new […]
A retainer purchases monthly hours in advance in exchange for our lowest hourly fee. It guarantees a certain amount of our business management time during the course of the month as well as entitles the client to priority scheduling over any hourly based clients that we may have. Basically you as the client pre-pay us to have availability for all of your projects to be spread evenly throughout the calendar month. Retainer clients can think ahead as far as what their administrative needs might be and plan accordingly.
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Author bio: Taryn Merrick is a Professional Virtual Assistant and Online Business Manager (OBM). As Principal of Merrick Management And Media Services, she has over 20 years of administrative management experience. Taryn works to promote the Virtual Assistant industry and to make it stand out as a true profession of excellence. Her style is easy going, yet precise, with emphasis placed on exceeding customer expectations, client communication and satisfaction.
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