Note
As of Summer 2023, my time is being consumed by my writing and photography. I am still available to help Canadians with short-term projects only.
I no longer provide services outside of Canada.
I no longer provide services outside of Canada.
Consultant | Independent Contractor | Freelancer
A Summary of Who I Am & How I Can Help
After early retirement from the Federal government, I took my 30+ years of work experience, skills and knowledge and turned it into freelance work as a Virtual Assistant (VA) where I could focus on helping others with their own business ventures, projects and creative work.
I can define my business in one word: eclectic. You’ll find a list of interests and work experience in my 'ABOUT ME!' page for you to check out. My LinkedIn profile outlines my professional background, as well as my volunteer work.
My favourite way of working involves the following:
I enjoy sharing information, new ideas and ways of working, and resources so check out my Facebook Business Page and my Pinterest Boards.
~ Carole
I can define my business in one word: eclectic. You’ll find a list of interests and work experience in my 'ABOUT ME!' page for you to check out. My LinkedIn profile outlines my professional background, as well as my volunteer work.
My favourite way of working involves the following:
- “Working smarter, not harder”
- Applying emotional intelligence
- Being holistic and using a preventative approach to work and life
- Implementing organization and time management skills and approaches
- Being flexible, and adopting to new ways of working
- Clear communication.
I enjoy sharing information, new ideas and ways of working, and resources so check out my Facebook Business Page and my Pinterest Boards.
~ Carole
What's A Virtual Assistant (VA)?
We are entrepreneurs – also referred to as freelancers or contractors – who work remotely as either solopreneurs like myself or with a team.
A VA offers online services which can vary from general administrative tasks or duties of a more specific nature (such as editing, digital transcriptions, or desktop publishing). Some will specialize even further by offering, for example, author services or social media services.
Tasks can either be carried out on a regular basis (such as managing your website's content, or screening e-mails), or on short or long-term projects (like assisting an Event Organizer with organizing a conference or a training workshop).
How fees are charged will also vary. A VA can charge on an hourly basis, or per word, or obtain a retainer, or offer a package deal. Some VAs, like myself, offer all four choices.
A VA offers online services which can vary from general administrative tasks or duties of a more specific nature (such as editing, digital transcriptions, or desktop publishing). Some will specialize even further by offering, for example, author services or social media services.
Tasks can either be carried out on a regular basis (such as managing your website's content, or screening e-mails), or on short or long-term projects (like assisting an Event Organizer with organizing a conference or a training workshop).
How fees are charged will also vary. A VA can charge on an hourly basis, or per word, or obtain a retainer, or offer a package deal. Some VAs, like myself, offer all four choices.