What were you doing just a minute ago, before you decided to read this blog post?

Maybe you were checking your email…following up on a new inquiry…fixing a snack or bidding on ebay. Was it something you enjoy, something you abhor or something in between?

Before I wrote this post, I was writing some content for a new client’s new website. My business, Mann Made Time, offers many services I love to do, many services I love to do a little less and some that I personally just don’t want to do. That’s why I have a team of VAs working with me to provide all types of services to our clients. I will not preform a service that I don’t enjoy doing because if I did - I would probably do a less than stellar job. It’s human nature. And if I did a less than stellar job, I would not be fulfilling the mission of Mann Made Time which is to exceed the expectations of our clients.

I’ve been lucky enough, recently, to have been given several projects by several clients which I really can’t believe I’m getting paid for because it’s so much fun! Copywriting is something I absolutely love. I could write all day long, and some days I do which is fine by me.

In order to do the things I enjoy, such as writing for clients, working on my own business, and spending time with my family, I outsource the other stuff. If you own a business, or are simply a busy person, I suggest you consider doing the same. Imagine getting rid of the stuff that clutters your desk and your mind so you could spend more time doing what you want to be doing. That’s why the virtual assistance industry exists! It is tough at first to give up control, I know from my own experiences. I also know it gets easier. And after that, it’s a wonderful feeling. Plus it’s cool to be able to say you have a virtual assistant

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As the owner of a multi-VA company, I rely heavily on my associate VAs.

I’ve been having a bad week, mainly due to my satellite internet giving out on me last Thursday (this is Wednesday and I’m finally back online). I realize that there are worse things happening in the world, so I’ve been trying to take it all in stride.

Today was particularly hectic since my connection was restored, but then my wireless router began giving me problems. I was on the phone with tech support for way too much of the day and in the midst of it all, I had an important conference call to be on. Luckily my trusty associate Victoria was able to bail me out. She stayed on the call to take notes while I had to duck out for another commitment.

I honestly don’t know how I’d manage all of this without help, and I try my best to make sure that my associates know how much I appreciate all the hard work they do for me.

Because I have my own VAs, I have time freed up to work on my own business and that’s so important. I don’t know how business people manage without VAs!

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