“Best Of The Best”
August 20, 2008
It’s always nice to be “included”.
We are excited to let you know that Virtually Ready has been added to the “Best Of The Best” at Alltop.com, where all the top stories are found! We are a recent arrival to the party and can be found mingling amongst the V’s in Alltop’s “Small Business” crowd, which offers news, tips, trends and advice about small businesses.
Alltop describes itself on their website as this, “We help you explore your passions by collecting stories about “all the topics” on the web. We’ve grouped these collections — “aggregations” — into individual Alltop sites based on topics such as environment, photography, science, Muslim, celebrity gossip, military, fashion, gaming, sports, politics, automobiles, and Macintosh. At each Alltop site, we display the headlines of the latest stories from dozens of sites and blogs.” I like to think of it as a unique exploration of wonderful web experiences, combining a collection of colorful stories and a buffet of savory information.
When it’s the best of the best you’re looking for, look to Alltop!
Virtual Responsibility
August 18, 2008
As a professional provider of Virtual Assistance services, it is my responsibility to provide the very best service possible to my partners. Working the web on a regular basis, I have seen and have provided support for some wonderful content that I am very happy to share with my friends and colleagues. From a business standpoint, this usually includes sharing information about a reputable business, service or shared knowledge and advice on how to better improve the way we conduct business and/or our lives or the lives of others.
Since the web is an easy way to spread the word about virtually anything, unfortunately, the door is open to spreading what I like to call “bad net”, or scams. I believe it is part of my responsibility to avoid these “negative” and unfair business practices at all costs and never allow my business to serve as a catalyst to such industries.
Just as I hold ethical business practice in a very high regard, I would expect my business partners to do the same. When approached by a potential partner, it is always in my best interest to research their business, that their license is in good standing (if applicable) and assure to the best of my ability that they are conducting business practices that are upstanding and reputable. This is the very first step for me to assure the future of forming a successful virtual business relationship.
When someone is seeking to partner with a Virtual Assistant, the same effort should be put forth to assure that the potential VA is professional, ethical and honest. There are professional organizations that exist that provide a “Code of Ethics” for its members who are expected to uphold the virtual assistant to those standards, such as IVAA.org – the International Virtual Assistants Association. They provide a list of members as well as a means to submit a “Request For Proposal” that its members can respond to, allowing the opportunity to choose a partner from the responses received. In addition, research the Virtual Assistant’s website and look for positive testimonials provided by current and/or past clients and ask to contact those who provided them for a reference. If a Virtual Assistant provides website design, be sure their site lives up to your standards. If their site isn’t to your standards, chances are, your result will not be what you’re looking for.
When doing business on the web, always be mindful to protect yourself, your business and your online reputation.
Lisa Duhamel
Virtually Ready
Virtual Web Assistance – “Extend Your Reach!”
www.VirtuallyReady.com
“It’s YOUR Business”
August 6, 2008
Here’s a new opportunity to feature your business on my newly formed group called
“It’s YOUR Business” on Squidoo, where “Everyone’s an expert on something! Share your knowledge and passion with the world!” If you are new to Squidoo and are in need of a lens to get started, I can help – Ask Me How!
Virtually Ready Receives Rave Reviews for Virtual Web Assistance Services!
August 5, 2008
Web Partners:
“Lisa is a phenomenal VA. I hired her to help me set up a bit of social networking and Lisa was speedy, efficient and produced results. I will be using Lisa again and again as I move forward in my business. My only regret is I had to take a break from using Lisa while I settle back into the school schedule. Thanks Lisa for all your hard work.”
Service Category: Business Consultant
Top Qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity
Michelle Vandepas, Co-Founder at DivinePurposeUnleashed.com
“Lisa recognized an issue with one of my social networking web sites. She contacted me in a very diplomatic manner. I am so thankful to Lisa for reaching out to me. I hired her to correct the issue with my site. She did an outstanding job. I recommend you hire Lisa because of her creative vision, impressive results and her ability to deliver results within a deadline.”
Top qualities: Great Results, Good Value, High Integrity
Lara Nieberding, The Data Digger at Encore Virtual Assistant
“I’m delighted to have found Lisa! She works FAST, and her work is a cut above the rest. I’m happy to recommend her, and I’m looking forward to working with her again in the coming months! A+++++”
Ann Brown, President, Virtual Admins Plus
“Lisa is the “get it done” master! There is no job we pass to her that isn’t finished in a timely and thorough manner. Her research skills and ability to find any information on any subject we needed is astounding! Lisa is the team member every manager dreams of!”
Melinda Kurtti, Owner, Other Than Roses Photography
“Organized, efficient, capable and detail oriented. Handles with ease, difficult concepts and multi-level tasks. 110% dependable and a natural in the virtual world.”
Stephanie Ralston, Director E-Recruiting Solutions, Bernard Hodes Group
“Hands down the best choice, and continues to be a highly valued member of my small company. Responsible & trustworthy. In a word, CONSCIENTIOUS.”
Mike Ertel, Business Broker, The Bradway Group
“Lisa is a phenomenal person who has the amazing ability to organize, lead, listen and make things happen. Lisa has a passion for helping others, and is a wealth of information with many, many resources at her finger tips! Lisa’s professional assistance has proven to be an absolute blessing to me and our business!”
Wendy Steinmetz, VP Marketing, ThriftTown – NSC
“In an industry where few people seem to be able to provide the most basic personal service, Lisa is always there and ready for her clients at all hours. She not only works tirelessly to get the job done, it’s done creatively and professionally each time. She’s an absolute pleasure to work with!”
Joseph Duhamel, Owner, Avalon Design Unlimited, Inc.
“Lisa is a consistently professional and creative asset to our company . Her dedication to positive end result is unmatched and greatly apppreciated.”
Renee Scarborough, Owner, Two Coconuts Swimwear
“I have worked with Lisa on several projects now, the most recent of which was helping create and manage a MySpace page for a charity event I helped organize in the summer of 2007. Lisa was extremely helpful and volunteered her time and expertise and helped to make the event a great success. Over the past few years, I have also been the beneficiary of Lisa’s excellent and hard work with the NUTS organization, a non-profit entity set up by the fans of the band Sister Hazel to bring the community together. She was instrumental in founding the group and has not only provided website and administrative help, but also invaluable guidance and support. Lisa is a pleasure to work with, is incredibly diligent and detail oriented and will go out of her way to solve problems creativity and on time. I would recommend Lisa for truly for any type of project with which you might need assistance.”
Jennifer LaVin, Strategic Communications Advisor, Independent
“Lisa is a professional, smart and detailed person who will do what it takes to get the job done. Often going beyond what is agreed, she has a reputation for being giving. She has a very friendly and outgoing personality and is a true joy to work with.”
John Taglieri, Owner, Leap Dog Music
Coworkers:
“Lisa was fantastic to work with. She was very committed and always willing to go the extra mile. Rarely have I had the opportunity to work with someone as outgoing and passionate about internet media. Lisa truly is an expert in her field.”
Kate Spivak, Sr. Director of Web Marketing, Frengo Corporation
“I have known Lisa for several years and she is an amazing asset to our community. Her passion is unrivaled and I look forward to communicating with her throughout the year and seeing her every January.”
Andy Levine, Owner, Sixthman, LLC
“Lisa is a self starter. The radio business is the entertainment business and Lisa is enthusiastic in every aspect of her work. She is hard working and genuinely loves what she does. Super hard working and ‘can do’ attitude!”
Barry McKay, Program Director, WPTE at Entercom Norfolk LLC
“Lisa is not only a pleasure to work with but, she continues to impress us daily with her truly unstoppable passion, dedication and exceptional abilities to develop NUTS United, Inc. into a successful organization. A Leader in every sense of the word!”
Diane Stokes, Executive Coordinator, NUTS United
“A creative and decisive leader with the understanding of the business acumen that would include: Customer Service, Business Development, Team Building, Business Judgment”
Michelle Harrington, Treasurer, NUTS United
