I haven’t posted in a while. I’ve been really busy! I’ve signed on 2 new clients am continuing to work with another two on an ongoing basis.
One of my new clients has hired a “regional VA team” to help him, which I think is a brilliant idea! He puts on seminars all through PA on a regular basis and has hired a VA in (almost) all of the metro areas to help him with marketing, mailings, and event planning. We can all bounce ideas off each other and serve him well, since we are familiar with venues, caterers, hotels, etc. in our area.
Another one of my new clients and I have been trying to troubleshoot why I can’t remotely connect to his computer through IM so he can train me. We spent hours on it and could never get it working. How frustrating! I was able to go to an office that was set up for this and get it done, but sometimes technology is just asking to be thrown out the window!
I’m also doing some marketing concepting and copywriting for another client and more ghostwriting for Cameo. I’m enjoying a wide variety of work tasks. I don’t think I could write for 8 hours a day. I think that would burn me out. Mixing up the administrative side and the creative side is best for me right now.
I just read the best fiction book: My Sister’s Keeper by Jodi Piccoult The chapters alternate between characters, and it is so well-written and such an interesting story. It was one of those books you just couldn’t put down. I emailed the author this morning and told her how much I enjoyed the book and why. I really wasn’t expecting a response, but I did get a personal one from her, thanking me, and she said she thought my business name was PERFECT for what I do. Isn’t that nice?
Before the advent of the internet, I doubt this personal exchange between an author and a reader would ever happen.
And finally, I’m looking forward to going to the IVAA conference in Houston. I leave on Wednesday and am anticipating getting to network with my colleagues, learn some new skills and be inspired by some great speakers!
Until next time…