Merrick Management & Media Services
Taryn Merrick Blackwood, Elite Executive Assistant and Project Manager
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 […]
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 […]
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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