If you are anything like some of my clients, you are utilizing retainers with your virtual assistants. For one it saves you money and secondly it ensures that your Virtual Assistant is there when you need her. Some VAs will allow unused hours to roll over, others will not. If you have paid for hours and at the end of the month you find that they have not all been used here are a few ideas to make use of the time that you paid for. Confirm sales appointments Coordinate air travel Research competition Type notes Convert notes to a PowerPoint presentation Enter business card info into the database Send out introductory letter to prospects Design and print business cards Prepare a newsletter Transcribe files Locate a hard to find item Upgrade existing software Submit newsletter to online directories Write and submit articles to article directory Follow up and collect outstanding payments from clients. Don't let your paid hours go to waste. CRG

We've went ahead and did it. After month's of contemplation we decided to launch our newsletter. Each month we create at least 18 newsletters for clients and mail out to hundreds of subscribers. Now we are going to send you ours! Some articles include: 7 Reasons to Start an Ezine Choose the right keywords for your website Tips for sticking to your resolution and more. You can find January's edition here. CRG