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ISSN 1939-2834
Vol. 2, No. 28 | July 14, 2008

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From the Editor

Wanna move forward in your business? Then ya gotta get rid of some hats! But don't entrust just anyone to take on your business burdens. You want someone who is skilled and qualified, someone who is in business to be a work partner to you and stick around for the long-haul. Victoria Miles is here this week to elaborate.

Be fierce!

Danielle K.


Danielle Keister

Founder & CVO
Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce

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Too Many Hats? Virtual Assistants Can Relate!

Many HatsI know you've heard this before: "To get your business to the next level, you must delegate some things." Yes, you do need to get rid of at least one or two hats. But how? Even though you know in your heart how right this advice is, you've grown accustomed to going it alone.

Even delegating basic clerical tasks makes you realize there are many aspects involved in each tiny part of your puzzle. And you are right! Each and every part of your business is important. You don't want to delegate tasks to a person who doesn't care the same way you do about your business, do you?

Of course not. You don't just need clerical or secretarial assistance. You need real, professional administrative assistance from someone who has been there and knows what it's like being a solopreneur and small business owner. That someone is a Virtual Assistant.

Virtual Assistants are in the business of caring about your business and proactively supporting your needs by not only performing tasks, but also adding value to your business — the things they are expert in, they can do better than you!

Letting go — is this a "dealing with change" issue? I don't think so! Even if it's giving away one of the hats you don't like, it's still YOUR hat so make a wise choice. To grow your business, you need to focus on what you do best. We all know that's true. But finding the right person is still key.

A professional Virtual Assistant knows how it feels to wear that many hats. She or he has been there and will support your way to success by providing professional assistance. You'll not just be delegating, you'll be strengthening your business by getting the right partner.

To grow your business, you MUST get rid of at least some hats. Find the perfect "head" for that hat of yours. An experienced, skillful, resourceful Virtual Assistant is a successful solopreneur who will contribute more than you would ever expect.

RESOURCE: "The Client's Guide to Virtual Assistants" from the Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce walks you through the process of selecting the best Virtual Assistant partner to serve your business. Not only does it include precise benefits of getting the right help, but also indicates how to work together to get the most out of your partnership with a professional Virtual Assistant.

Victoria M.About the Author: As owner of The Bilingual VA, Victoria Miles is a Virtual Assistant providing administrative and marketing support services to Hispanic small business owners that benefit from bilingual assistance. Her background includes extensive experience as a bilingual executive assistant in several multinational companies. Not only has she assisted high level executives for 15 years, but also was responsible for Corporate Communications and Marketing support areas. Visit Vicky at her websites, The Bilingual VA and Virtual Assistance Argentina.

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Next FREE Teleseminar on July 17, 2008

Jim Logan, ConsultantTarget marketing is frequently misunderstood, often getting a bad rap from newer business owners who are afraid being too specific will result in lost opportunities. But that's not how target marketing works. By getting extreme clarity and focus, you actually open your business up to more opportunities than you could ever imagine. One of our favorite marketing consultants, Jim Logan, is back to help shed some light on the topic and answer your questions at our next VACOC Guest Expert Teleseminar on Thursday, July 17, 2008.

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- A D V E R T I S E M E N TS -

SCRATCHING YOUR HEAD? Have you been wondering what this administrative solution called Virtual Assistance is all about? Not to worry! The Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce has written an online guide to answer all your questions: The Client's Guide to Virtual Assistants.

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Gritty Business Buzz is a weekly newsletter of the Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce published each Monday. It is produced by our Virtual Assistant members especially for the gritty, resourceful, fiercely determined small business owners and independent professionals they serve--YOU!

EDITOR: Danielle Keister, The Relief Virtual Assistance

EDITORIAL ASSISTANT: Denise Shears, Shears Virtual Advantage

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