Starting out as a VA, the best way to get your business name "out there" is to get involved - whether it be at networking functions, committees, volunteering etc. Sometimes I tend to spread myself a bit thin, even after nearly 5 years in the business, you'd think I'd know better!
Some areas that I have been involved with include:
- The Australian Institute of Office Professionals (AIOP) where I was Finance Officer for 3 years, successfully convened 3 Secretary's Day breakfasts and currently am Newsletter editor and Webmaster
- Newsletter Editor for Neighbourhood Watch
- Am a member of various networking groups such as ABN, WNA, Business Chicks, as well as quite a few 'free' networks both online and overseas
- Currently on a Steering Committee which is developing an Online International Virtual Assistants Convention.
Anita