The Commonsense Virtual Assistant Virtual Book Tour
Sue L Canfield recently released her book, The Commonsense Virtual Assistant – Becoming an Entrepreneur, Not an Employee. Today, she’s stopped by my blog during her virtual book tour, and I interviewed her on her newly released book. Following is our interview.
RC: Why did you write this book?
SC: My husband, Joel D Canfield, and I co-authored the book to help newer and aspiring virtual assistants understand what it takes to run a successful business. Over the last two years, I found that many newer and aspiring virtual assistants were asking for and following my advice on how to run their business. Though they had the skills to be a virtual assistant, many had no idea how to run a business, write a business or marketing plan, how to market, and other basic business skills. Since my husband had already written a book for small business owners on how to be the best foundation for their business, we decided to add to the material and focus on the virtual assistant industry in our new book.
RC: Tell me about yourself
SC: I’ve worked as an administrative assistant for over 25 years and began my virtual assistant business in 2005 before I even knew there was such a thing. This past year I added virtual assistant coaching to my services to help newer virtual assistants succeed in their businesses. My husband and I work together from home along with our five-year old daughter in Roseville, California.
RC: What qualifies you to write this book?
SC: Joel and I have more than 50 years of combined experience supporting and operating small businesses. My success as a virtual assistant is in large part due to the advice I received from Joel. Our success in our businesses provides testimony to our qualifications.
RC: What is the book about?
SC: The book helps virtual assistants to understand that they are now business owners, entrepreneurs, no longer employees. Successful business owners need good business sense and a good understanding of what it takes to run a successful business. The book provides basic, commonsense information every entrepreneur needs to know along with advice specific to virtual assistants.
RC: What do you want the readers to get out of the book?
SC: The most important concept I would like my readers to understand is that they are now business owners and what that means. After reading the book, readers will have a clear understanding of how to set rates, manage their time, and market their business.
RC: How can the readers contact you if they want further information?
SC: Joel and I can be reached toll-free at 877.771.7746 or by email at Contact@BizBa6.com. They can also visit our website at http://www.bizba6.com.
RC: How much does your book cost?
SC: $19.95.
RC: Where can the readers purchase your e-book?
SC: They can visit our website at www.bizba6.com.
RC: Sue, thank you for stopping by my blog.
SC: You are very welcome. Thank you, Rita, for having me.
About the Authors:
Joel and Sue have more than 50 years of combined experience supporting and operating small businesses. They operate BizBa6 Small Business Support Services and love not only their work but the life it allows them to live. This book (Joel’s third business book, Sue’s first) shares how they think about business–it’s a ‘why to’, not a ‘how-to’ because it focuses on how people think and what they want–not just your clients, but you, too.
Book Summary:
So, you want to be a virtual assistant. The virtual assistant industry is growing rapidly. Just about anyone can say they are a virtual assistant. You have a computer, internet access, and the desire to work from home. Voila! You’re a virtual assistant. But is that enough to succeed as a virtual assistant? Do you have what it takes to run a business? Yes, a virtual assistant is a business owner. Successful business owners need to have good business sense. As a business owner, you, the virtual assistant, need to understand what it takes to run a business. Pick up your copy for $19.95 at http://www.bizba6.com.
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Rita Cartwright
After graduating with a degree in marketing, Rita knew she wanted a career in the marketing industry. However, she took a detour and worked for Sears as a retail manager. When that didn't work out, Rita decided to launch her own business offering word processing services. These services eventually morphed into digital marketing services. Her desire to be a provider of professional digital marketing services led her to earn an Internet Marketing certificate from Art Institute, which reinforces her marketing degree from Arizona State University. Twenty two years later by the grace of Father God, Rita is still in business assisting her clients with their digital marketing. She also shares ideas and advises them on digital marketing, social media marketing and business operations.
Sue just wants to remind everyone that she's has agreed to offer the book for the low cost of $10.00, shipping included, to a random winner. That is a 50% discount! To qualify for the drawing, all you need to do is post a comment or question on this blog post. The drawing will be held Friday, October 2, 2009, and you will be notified by e-mail. Also, Rita will announce the winner here on her blog. Thank you! Sue
This has to be a true must read for any virtual assistant. I personally have had the opportunity to watch Sue mentor and give advice to fellow VA's, who always find her generous insights quite helpful.
She really knows her stuff!
Thank you Brett. Your comments are too kind. I have to plug your product here a bit and say that Brett's time tracking software Chrometa, found at Chrometa.com, is easy to use and I believe will be very useful to virtual assistants trying to track their various clients projects and how much time they spend on each one.
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