A New Home

A Virtual Perception podcast has a new home: http://mypodcastharmony.com/avpnew/

To listen to new and previous released episodes, read about the guests and check out our blog, please visit the new website. This blog will no longer be updated and all new content will be posted at: http://mypodcastharmony.com/avpnew/

Thank you for stopping by and thank you for listening!

Future Guests — You Can Be One Too!

I just wanted to take a moment to tell you about some of the future guests I will be having on upcoming episodes of A Virtual Perception this spring.

They include:
Social Media VA Rock Star – Kimberly LeRiche
Co-Founder of the popular VAClassroom — Craig Cannings
Real Estate VA Extraordinaire — Megan Barber
Co-founder of the new REVA Institute — Anna Baron

Also in the coming months  expect a VA Roundtable  — which will  be a chat amongst several VAs about many popular industry topics like social media, client issues and more!

Also, expect a very special LIVE podcast in April complete with chat capabilities! More details about that coming soon

Finally, some topics I am looking to explore — VA Author Assistant (I know you are out there — if you have experience doing this sort of work, please contact me), Confidentiality & Ethics, & Networking.

If you are interested in participating and have experience with any of the topics above, please contact me. If you have an idea of your own and would like to talk with me about that — don’t be shy — send me an email — darlene(at)mypodcastharmony.com

I look forward to hearing from you and as always, thank you for listening!

It is Virtual Assistant Week at Connecting2Give.com!

Virtual Assistant Week at Connecting2Give is here!

What  is Connecting2Give? As explained on the Connecting2Give website: “Connecting2Give is about connecting people with needs to those who can fulfill those needs, and encouraging them to connect on a deeper level than that of just someone who shipped off a box, or sent an email.”

Gwynne, a Virtual Assistant, is the founder behind this awesome web movement.  Gwynne has decided to feature businesses that give of themselves to the community at large.  It was an obvious choice then for Gwynne to chose to highlight the Virtual Assistant Forums. The Virtual Assistant Forums is a free online community full of resources and supportive members. It was actually where I gathered much of the information needed for forming my business.

Today kicks off a week-long series of Virtual Assistant Week giveaways. I had the opportunity to interview Gwynne, as well as, several authors who donated their books to this giveaway event.

Listen to my interviews and  learn more about the authors and Gwynne, the founder of Connecting2Give by visiting the following web page: http://mypodcastharmony.com/avp/c2g.html

Visit: http://www.connecting2give.com for more information about
Virtual Assistant Week giveaways, rules and more!

Special Podcast Episodes Next Week!

I had the chance to speak with and interview several authors who graciously donated their books and programs to Connecting2Give’s Virtual Assistant Week giveaway at Virtual Assistant Forums  starting March 16th.  Below is the schedule for the next week’s special episodes:

Special Episode featuring Alyssa Gregory: 03-09-2009

Special Episode featuring Anna Baron: 03-10-2009

Special Episode featuring Angela Green: 03-11-2009

Special Episode featuring Diana Ennen & Kelly Poelker: 03-12-2009

Special Episode featuring Katie Gutierrez: 03-13-2009

Visit http://www.mypodcastharmony.com/avp on March 9th to listen to the first episode in this special series featuring Alyssa Gregory author of “VA Secrets Revealed! An Insider’s Guide to Being a Successful Virtual Assistant” Or subscribe to the podcast feed (here or on iTunes) so you don’t miss a single episode.

Episode 14 Released

Episode 14 Released
Giving Back

I have been a virtual assistant for over a year now and I have noticed a common trait amongst many Virtual Assistants. Virtual Assistants seem to be involved in one type of project or another. Whether that project is helping out another virtual assistant or pitching in with a project in their local community, a virtual assistant always seems to be there to lend a helping hand. Gwynne of The 25th Hour VA is one of those Virtual Assistants. Her project Connecting2Give is still pretty new, but it has the makings of becoming something truly awesome.

In this episode I talk to Gwynne about her project to find out what it is and what she hopes it will accomplish in the future. Gwynne also reveals details about an upcoming giveaway event with Virtual Assistant Forums!

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Episode 13 Released

“Is Subcontracting for You?”

Are you new to the virtual assistant industry and interested in subcontracting for another virtual assistant company? Perhaps you are wondering how earth to get started? Well, in the 13th episode of A Virtual Perception, I speak with Collette Schultz of Virtual Dream Office Services, Kena Roth of Virtually Assisting You, LLC and Diane Hess of Hess Business Professionals & Associates, LLC. Learn more about subcontracting, how to get yourself known as a VA subcontractor and more!

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A Virtual Perception on iTunes?

From time to time I get very nice emails from Virtual Assistants who listen to my podcast. I wanted to personally thank them for their messages – they really mean a lot. Every so often, I also get a comment or a question. Recently, I received a very nice email from a Virtual Assistant who not only had some very nice things to say, but had a question for me that I thought I would address.

Sharon Rosen of Intelafina asked: “Are your podcasts available through iTunes? I searched the other day and couldn’t find them. I’d love to subscribe via iTunes if they are. I look forward to more podcasts!”

Thank you Sharon for your question!

I am very happy and excited to announce that A Virtual Perception is now on iTunes! You can subscribe, download and listen to podcasts via the iTunes Store. Listeners can also submit a review of the podcast. Simply search for A Virtual Perception in the iTunes Store.

Thank you Sharon for your email and your questions. I love to hear from listeners of my podcast, it  is nice to know you are out there!

If you have a question or comment please feel free to contact me at: avp(at)mypodcastharmony.com. Thank you for listening!

Darlene

More Ways to Listen!

You can now listen to episodes of A Virtual Perception at Virtual Assistant Forums. A new section has been added and you can listen to the podcast episode right from an embedded player on the forums. How cool is that?

Visit A Virtual Perception’s Section on Virtual Assistant Forums

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Are You Ready for Tax Time? Episode 12 is Now Online!

Are you prepared for the upcoming tax filing season? In the 12th episode of A Virtual Perception, I speak with Rebecka Melson of Virtual Business Services – a virtual assistant company that provides bookkeeping and financial management services to small businesses. Rebecka always provides such valuable tax and financial information on the Virtual Assistant Forums, and she does so in a way that isn’t confusing.

In my interview with Rebecka, we will discuss such things as whether to prepare your taxes yourself or hire a professional, the explanation of what 1099 and W9 forms are, as well as, the different types of business entities you can form — like Sole Proprietorship or Limited Liability Company. We also discuss the ever popular topic of deductions and the possibility of being audited!

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Episode 11 – Learning is Fundamental – Online

With the help of Rikki Green co-owner of Time for Life Concepts, I delve into the wonderful world of education. More specifically, free or inexpensive learning resources that you can use for personal and professional growth. Rikki and I spoke about a variety of websites in which you can take free online courses; like iTunes U and more! I wrap up the episode by providing some tips that you can utilize when researching more traditional means of continuing education.

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