18
Sep 2012
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Sign on the Dotted Line…

I have received consults and queries about the use of contracts for business and all I can say is: DEFINITELY

Sign on the Dotted Line…

Administrative Consultants, Business Owners , , , , Sabrina L. Williams

I have received consults and queries about the use of contracts for business and all I can say is: DEFINITELY YES!

The only way to protect your interests as well as your clients’ of course is to draft a contract that outlines the nature of your agreement. This avoids confusion, misunderstandings and basically being taken for a ride by crafty “business people”.  If you are entering a long-term agreement, a contract is the way to go but even if you are doing one-off projects, some type of agreement is also advised for the same reasons.

07
Mar 2012
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To Bill or not to Bill

It seems like a pretty daft question considering that billing is how we get paid but what isn’t such a

To Bill or not to Bill

Administrative Consultants, Business Owners , , , , , , Sabrina L. Williams

It seems like a pretty daft question considering that billing is how we get paid but what isn’t such a daft question is deciding your business’ billing structure. There are different options out there and the one that is most widespread is ‘billing by the hour’. This method is mainly used by lawyers and other service providers who punch the clock as soon as the client enters the workspace but is it the best method? Billing by the hour has sparked major debates and there are mixed feelings about the ethics of this form of billing clients. We can take a look into some of the pros and cons so that you can decide which structure suits your needs (and your clients’) best.

22
Sep 2011
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Getting Your Home Office Ready

With Freelancers and Administrative Consultants (also referred to by some as Virtual Assistants) on the rise, home offices are becoming more common than

Getting Your Home Office Ready

Administrative Consultants, Business Owners , , , , , , , , Sabrina L. Williams

With Freelancers and Administrative Consultants (also referred to by some as Virtual Assistants) on the rise, home offices are becoming more common than ever before. Things have changed though and the typical home office is no longer relegated to a tiny area of your house to tinker around in. For many, it is now a key room in the home where many hours are spent.

For this reason, it is vital for your office space to be functional if you’re going to run a successful business from it so careful planning needs to be done. Prepare a check-list of the equipment and furniture you’ll need. We touched on this briefly in a previous article (see Planning Is Key, Part 8: Calculating the Costs) but equipment aside for a second, think about the following:

03
Sep 2011
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The Ethical Approach

As an Administrative Consultant, you are responsible for handling your clients’ sensitive information. This may make some potential clients

The Ethical Approach

Administrative Consultants, Business Owners , , , , , , Sabrina L. Williams

As an Administrative Consultant, you are responsible for handling your clients’ sensitive information. This may make some potential clients a little dubious about collaborating with an AC especially one they may never have the opportunity to meet face-to-face.

17
Aug 2011
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Planning is Key (Part Eight): Calculating the Costs

As you move forward with this venture you will eventually arrive at this point where you really need

Planning is Key (Part Eight): Calculating the Costs

Administrative Consultants, Business Owners , , , , , , Sabrina L. Williams

As you move forward with this venture you will eventually arrive at this point where you really need to sit down and consider the possible costs you are going to incur before you’ve even started. The beauty of being an Administrative Consultant is that the start up costs are relatively low in comparison to other business. Your basic equipment would be your computer and an excellent internet connection but there is more to the business than meets the eye so we can look at a few points to mull over.

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