It means Virtual Assistant.
Virtual Assistance, as a profession, is still quite young in
the UK. I work from my own technologically equipped office to
assist you to develop and complete your projects.
Virtual Assistance simply describes the way that I work, not
the work that I do.
I
am away from home for six weeks and I want to keep abreast of
messages. How could we work
together?
I can pick up messages from
your phone or you can re-direct your calls to my number if you
prefer your call to be answered personally. I can receive, sort
and forward, or reply to your email messages. I can offer regular
telephone conferences or instant messaging meetings with you
early morning or late evening to suit your schedule. I can liaise
with your agent on urgent or casting-related matters. My rates
are hourly so if you have a quiet time you don't pay for it!
I
am a Director visiting the UK. Can you help me plan my visit?
I can do as much or as little
of the organisation as you need. Contact me when you begin planning
your trip and let me assist you in organising any or all aspects
of your visit, including: scheduling meetings, travel arrangements
within the UK, ticket reservations, etc. As your UK contact,
I can even liaise with your assistant in your own country to
help ensure your visit runs smoothly.
We
are scheduling next season's visiting companies for our theatre.
We've got a tight deadline
and we're swamped with work. Can you help?
After our initial consultation
I will work from my own office to contact theatre companies,
promoters and individual artists. I will establish availability
and propose a programme. I can negotiate their fees while working
within your guidelines. I charge by the hour and communicate
by phone, email and fax.
I'm
a Writer and I need to tidy up the script prior to printing.
Rehearsals start very soon.
Do you do this sort of work?
I can help. I have the script
experience you require. I am familiar with reading scripts and
coping with alterations and amendments. I coordinate my own
schedule to meet the needs of my creative clients.
I'm
a freelance practitioner and I need to keep track of my expenses.
How can you help me to
get organised?
We can discuss
your needs and set up systems to track all your projects. By
sharing your diary, I can record your expenses for each project
and set up reminders for submitting invoices. Wecan
communicate by phone, email, mail or fax and set up regular
times to update each other.
