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04/28/2012 By Taryn Merrick Leave a Comment

5 Ways To Get The Most Out Of Working With A Virtual Assistant

5 Ways To Get The Most Out Of Working With A Virtual Assistant

In my years in the Virtual Assistant / Online Business Manager industry, I have seen lots of less than perfect pairings of Virtual Assistants and Clients. Sometimes, it is the fault of the Virtual Assistant, whether it be their lack of experience or know how. Sometimes, it is the Client and their unrealistic expectations. Sometimes, […]

Filed Under: Blog, Business, Online Business Manager (OBM), Small Business, Virtual Assistant Services, Virtual Collaboration Tagged With: administrative help, Business Management, Virtual Assistance, Virtual Assistant, Virtual Collaboration

03/15/2011 By Taryn Merrick Leave a Comment

Getting Familiar with Virtual Assistance

Getting Familiar with Virtual Assistance

In my line of work as a Mac Virtual Assistant, I hear from so many prospective clients that they are nervous and hesitant about working with a VA. Even my famous one month no ties, no commitment trial period is a bit too overwhelming for the more skittish of them. A few years ago, I […]

Filed Under: Business, Small Business, Views, Virtual Assistant Services, Virtual Collaboration Tagged With: administrative help, Business Management, Virtual Assistance, Virtual Assistant, Virtual Collaboration, virtual project

09/25/2010 By Taryn Merrick 4 Comments

3 Top Reasons Why People Don’t Hire Virtual Assistants

3 Top Reasons Why People Don’t Hire Virtual Assistants

The results of our survey on why people are hesitant in contracting with a Virtual Assistant have been tabulated. The results don’t surprise me. In fact, they are just what I thought they would be! 22%: Trust So, 22% of our survey takers feel skittish on whether or not they can trust a Virtual Assistant. […]

Filed Under: Business, Small Business, Views, Virtual Assistant Services, Virtual Collaboration Tagged With: administrative help, Business Management, collaboration, skilled business professionals, Virtual Assistance, Virtual Assistant, virtual assistants, Virtual Collaboration

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Taryn Merrick Blackwood is the Principal of Merrick Management And Media Virtual Assistant Services. We offer custom business management services as well as personal assistant services. Our purpose is simple: to save our clients time by acting as a turnkey service to manage all of their business needs. The music industry is our specialty. [Read More …]

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Taryn Merrick, Offsite Business Manager and Music Industry Virtual AssistantAuthor 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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