If you are interested in working as a virtual assistant or are currently a virtual assistant; here is one strong key point to be keep in mind in order to help build a solid reputation as a "remote worker," and that is "NOT" disappearing into the world wide web without every contacting the client you were working with again.
In speaking to many small business owners and entrepreneurs that encourage working with virtual assistants, they have one complaint....sometimes a virtual assistant will disappear and never contact them again. I call this the "never-never land of virtual assisting." One day the virtual assistant becomes un-reachable by phone, email, telegraph, telepathic messages, message in a bottle..you name it, there is no way to get back in touch with this individual.
I am unsure of why some individuals feel as through because you are not working "on site" (in full view) with the individual or company, they have no conscience in just disappearing and walking away without giving proper notice.
The virtual assistant world is growing, changing and provides many valued services to individuals or small business owners who are in need of quality virtual assistant services and here are some simple pointers in order to be successful.
(I am just listing two pointers that have to do with the "disappearance" act.)
*Know when to say when-Not all relationships are perfect, but some are far from perfect and the personalities may not be a good mix between the independent contractor and client. Or perhaps the contract that you have taken on does not jive with the qualities and skills you have to offer. At this point a good virtual assistant knows "when to say when." Professionally and without being rude, you simply give your client a notice, clearly and simply explain the reason you feel the contract should be terminated. It is not good practice to feel overwhelmed and act unprofessionally and walk away without giving this client a notice.
*Accountability-A virtual assistant is not an employee. We know that. We know that a virtual assistant is a business owner and unless the nature of the position states, they do not have to work set hours or during shift hours, but always keep appointments. If a virtual assistant is working with a client and they plan a meeting or interaction at some point on a given day, do not miss appointments and meetings just because they are on the web and not in person. If a conflicting appointment comes up due to circumstances, remember to call ahead of time and reschedule. Always keep a great calendar and schedule-schedule-schedule. It does not matter where you are working from --do not disappear.
Do not forget..."never never land is where Peter Pan and the lost boys go, not virtual assistants who want to be successful!"
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