Today’s Summer of Success entry is a video tip from Lauri Smedley. Lauri explains how to go about finding and working with a VA. In addition, Lauri talks at length about what a client can expect to find (and also look for) in a Virtual Assistant service agreement or contract.
About the Author:
Lauri Smedley is a Professor at Sacramento City College where she teaches Computer Information Science (CIS) and Business courses, including a course called Virtual Office Careers and Technologies. Lauri is currently writing a textbook which she plans on using as part of the Virtual Office Careers course.
Visit Lauri’s website: http://professorsmedley.com/
Listen to Episode 42 to learn more about Lauri’s upcoming book and her interview with Darlene.
My initial reaction to this valuable podcast is how detailed and interesting it is for a possibly dry topic which happens to be incredibly important. The logical approach is noticeable and allows the listener to also slowly think about the information as it is presented. My only opinion on this podcast is that is could appear that VAs and the industry is unknown. I do however agree with the importance of contracts.
Hello Michele:
Thank you for your feedback. Actually, when I was asked if I would be interested in contributing to the “Summer of Success,” I was asked to prepare something for people who are not familiar with what VAs do and how to work with them. That is why it is from the perspective of informing people about the industry.
I’m glad that you found the information to be useful. In my upcoming book, I have an entire chapter about VAs.
Lauri