Author Archives: Collette

Mindset of A Sub!

Prior to finding my subcontracting niche I must admit I was all over the board with my virtual assistant business. This week we’re discussing joining a team. What comes before that is getting the mindset of a subcontractor. Remember, you’re … Continue reading

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Wonder What They’re Looking For In A Subcontractor?

If you’re just beginning as a subcontractor and don’t know what multi-va firms are looking for.   Here is your chance to find out.  Each month I have a multi-va owner come on a Q&A Call as an advisor.  This month, August, … Continue reading

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Staying Focused On Your Virtual Business

One of the biggest things I’ve learned this week is staying focus on my business.  Not only can it make a person able to accomplish more in a week’s time but it gives me a sense of relief.  Prior to … Continue reading

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7 Burning Questions About Switching To WordPress Answered

Decided to take the leap and convert your entire site to WordPress yet worried about the process? No matter where you’re coming from the process can be a intimidating and I bet you’ll have some nagging questions about it all. … Continue reading

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What’s the difference between Outsourcing and Subcontracting?

What outsourcing is. You pass it on. What subcontracting is. The initial service provider is in control but another provider does the work. There are things of which one should pass on some workload for the company’s development. Which is … Continue reading

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Back to the Drawing Board – Getting Focused

Many business owners end up going back to the drawing board once they start their business.  Key is knowing when it’s time to head back. It’s been six years since I’ve been a virtual subcontractor.  There’s no way I’m stopping.  … Continue reading

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How to Subcontract Parts of Your Internet Business — .

You’d be amazed how thinking about subcontracting and where to begin outsourcing flummoxes everyone from the newest newbies to the seasoned gurus and everyone in between. Buy why? Why is it so very confusing? Most of us manage to subcontract quite nicely … Continue reading

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How To Get a Subcontracting Project When You Have No Experience

Every virtual assistant posting seems to end the same way.  “Experience necessary.”  “Experience preferred.”  Some of them even say, “5+ years in business.”  Many newbies are facing the same conundrum:  How do you get experience if you have never worked virtually?  … Continue reading

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Meet Subcontractor, Sandra Sims

Name Sandra Sims Business Name Lighthouse Virtual Solutions Website www.lighthousevirtual.com Twitter lvsolutions Facebook sandra.sims2 LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/sandrasimsva 1. Have you started subcontracting? Yes have been 2006 when I started my business. 2. What are your expertise and favorite services you will … Continue reading

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Meet Subcontractor, Julie Fuqua

Name: Julie Fuqua Business Name: Lioness Virtual Assistance Website: www.valioness.com Twitter @valioness Facebook: https://bit.ly/bfOTPF LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliefuqua 1. Have you started subcontracting? Yes, I currently work on three teams of varying sizes. 2. What are your expertise and favorite services you … Continue reading

SubContractor Interviews