Archive for August, 2010
1 year, 5 months ago Posted in: About Us, Front Page, VA News 1
What is Stopping Me from Hiring a VA?

Disclaimer: I use the term “she” throughout this article to refer to both VAs and in-office support people. I do this for efficiency to avoid typing “s/he” and “him/her”. This does not mean that I think all administrative support people are or should be female (especially since I am male and have been both a [...]

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1 year, 6 months ago Posted in: Front Page, General News 1
R.I.P. Google Wave 2009-2010

It was supposed to revolutionize communication in a way not seen since email.  It attracted technology press attention in a way not seen since the iPod.  Beta invites were lusted after in a way not seen since Helen of Troy.  Google Wave was the “it” girl, the coolest kid on the block.  Everybody wanted to [...]

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1 year, 6 months ago Posted in: Front Page, YTA Hollywood 0
The Hollywood VA, installment 1

Demanding bosses. Temper tantrums. A crisis for every day, and a day for every deadline. For David, Hollywood was the perfect place to cultivate his super powers of “getting things done”. He describes one memorable miracle here: “I once came in to work on a Friday before Labor Day weekend. Not only was it the [...]

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