Merrick Management & Media Services
Taryn Merrick Blackwood, Elite Executive Assistant and Project Manager
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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
Sometimes. Rush tasks need to be completed immediately versus a standard turnaround time. We estimate a standard turnaround time as 12 hours to 2 business days depending on the scope of the project. Rush fees keep us from following the scheduling framework that we have internally planned out, so we charge more for rush work. We cannot guarantee that we will be available for rush work, but the policy is there in case we are able to accommodate you.
=====
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.
©2003-2023 Would you like to republish this entire article? You are free to do so in .pdf format as long as you include a link back to the full post, attributing the author, Taryn Merrick.
Please note our privacy policy