Becoming a VA – Beware

I get lots and lots and LOTS of enquiries from ladies – and some men – wanting to become a VA and asking for advice on how to get started. I’m happy to help and point them in the direction of where they can get useful start-up information (including my podcast). I know other long-standing [...]

The Virtual Business Show is Launched!

ANNOUNCING AUSTRALIA’S VERY FIRST PODCAST/INTERNET RADIO TALK SHOW:
THE VIRTUAL BUSINESS SHOW – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

That’s right! I have now started up our very own internet radio show which will cover topics of interest to VAs, virtual business owners, small businesses, those wanting to become VAs and those who want to work with [...]

BAS Service Providers: New Law

Are you an Australian BAS services provider? If so you’ll be affected by the new Tax Agent Services law that came in from March 1, 2010.
Amongst other things, the new law establishes a National Tax Practitioners Board which will regulate tax agents and, for the first time, those providing BAS services. This means anyone providing [...]

OIVAC Blog Hop Tour Stop 2: Q&A!

We welcome the Blog Hopping VA, Sharon Williams, President of The 24 Hour Secretary and chair of the OIVAC steering committee, who is here answering your questions on the virtual assistant industry and OIVAC!
Here are Sharon’s answers to the questions posed over the last couple of days.
If you have further questions or would like [...]

We’re 10!

February marks the 10th Anniversary of Executive Stress Office Support and I’m very excited to have reached such a big milestone. When statistically so many small – and micro – businesses fail in the first five years I’m very proud of the accomplishment.
But I could not have done it alone! Getting here has been dependent [...]