7 Event Planning Tips for Virtual Assistants
Assisting with event planning is a service many clients need help with. There are many parts of the event planning process that can be done with the help of a virtual assistant.
Events planning can include online events, video based or webinar style events, and events that are held in conference rooms, hotels, or event centers. In this blog we will be discussing tips for planning an event or training at a physical location. Regardless of what kind of event you are helping to execute, there are a lot of questions you should ask your client early on in the planning stage in order to assure a successful partnership.
Listed below are some key questions you should discuss with your client before starting to work together.
- What is the projected date and location for the event?
- How many guests will attend the event or what is the attendance goal?
- What is the budget for facilities rental?
- Will there need to be catering or other food/drink services?
- Will there be...
Tips For Virtual Assistants to Stay on Track at Tax Time
As the new year begins, virtual assistants who own and operate their own business or who are working as an independent contractor will need to work on organizing receipts and tax-related expenses.
- Did you keep records of your expenses from 2013?
- Do you have your expenses organized?
If you are having trouble answering either one of the questions above, do not worry…here are a few tips and tricks on helping you get on track for tax time!
Understanding what type of expenses can be applied to your business as a VA, can best be determined by an accountant. However, here are a few examples of everyday expenses that you should be tracking throughout the year.
- Telephone call made to contact your clients – whether it’s a land-line and/or cell phone
- Internet connection in order to communicate with your clients
- Copier and fax
- Business cards and any marketing material
- Did you use a car to visit your clients – if you did, expenses...