DIY is not always the best option
As we all know, New Zealand is a nation of do-it-yourselfers.We just love rolling up our sleeves and getting stuck into everything, whether it’s renovating our own homes or having a go at all aspects of running our own business....
May 3, 2010Getting time back for YOU!
On an almost daily basis, my partner and I seem to invent things.Just the other day he was fast forwarding through the ads with the Sky TV remote, when he looked at me and said ‘we need a button that instantly fast forwards for 8 seconds at a speed of x30, so we can miss all the ads at the touch of a button’ and then he said, ‘I bet someone, somewhere is working on that right now’....
January 18, 2010In the spirit of Christmas
Here's a little light-hearted virtual assistant Christmas poetry...!...
December 17, 2009Small business success
As an entrepreneur, you need to possess self-confidence, along with a never-ending sense of urgency in order to develop your ideas.To succeed, you need to be far-sighted, accepting things as they are and deal with them accordingly....
October 16, 2009Taking time out
I’ve recently been away on a South Pacific cruise and I have to say, it was fabulous! Waking up every morning in a different place and not having to hang around in airports, makes cruising a wonderful way to travel. ...
August 23, 2009The importance of computer back up
I have just spent a few days without a computer, as the motherboard in my machine decided to give up the ghost....
July 9, 2009Making an impression
As the saying goes, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.”Whenever you meet someone for the first time they will always size you up straight away.How you are dressed, how you talk and how you carry yourself. All of these things will create an image of you in someone’s mind that can be difficult to shake....
June 19, 2009Shout about your business success!
Have you recently reached a business milestone?Maybe you're celebrating one year in business, or maybe it's 25 years....
June 9, 2009Ten commandments for reducing stress
The following appealed to me and should be something all Virtual Assistant's adhere to:...
May 29, 2009It's not what you know, it's who knows you
I recently attended my first business networking meeting – what a buzz!Being in a room full of friendly, like-minded people, all wanting to introduce themselves and in turn, find out who I was and what I am all about, was energising and exciting....
May 5, 2009Fast growing industry
Back when I was working at my 9 to 5 job, I remember having ideas of starting my own Virtual Assistant business.I was sure that a lot of the things I did in the office could effectively be done ‘virtually’ (apart from making the coffee!)...
April 23, 2009What is a Virtual Assistant...?
Since starting my virtual assistant business in March 2009, I have encountered a similar question from many people when I mention what I do....
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Marion Jackson
0274 820 818
For website design, migration, and management services, My Virtual Assistant is located in East Auckland, New Zealand, and works with business owners throughout Aotearoa.
My Virtual Assistant is the proud winner of the 2022 Virtual Assistant Legacy Award.
This award celebrates long-standing Virtual Assistants, who have been in the industry for 10 years or more, flying the flag professionally and contributing to the New Zealand Virtual Assistant community.
