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A Virtual Assistant Is Not An Employee!

Virtual Assistant’s Are Highly Skilled Business Professionals Many people think that a Virtual Assistant is an “off site” or “virtual” equivalent to an employee. Something akin to a secretary sitting outside a managers office, only “remotely”. That is simply not true. Yes, there are people who “telecommute” from home. This means they work for an […]
The Top 7 Social Media Tools a Virtual Assistant Can Introduce to Clients

As a Virtual Assistant, I help many clients begin their path towards making the most of social media. Some clients have already gotten their feet wet, some are curious, whilst others don’t know where to start with social media marketing, which is why they come to me! The latter is the group that can benefit […]
Author bio: Taryn Merrick is a Professional Virtual Assistant and Online Business Manager (OBM). As Principal of