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The 3rd annual OIVAC runs from May 15 18, 2008. Entitled Pathways to SuccessfulVA Practices: Using Communication & Technology to Enhance Business , highlightsvarious communication and technology resources virtual assistants can implement toincrease business.
This internet-based convention is designed to bring together all virtual assistantsfor best practices seminars, training workshops, presentations and exhibits. Seminartopics include such diverse topics as tune up your tech, offering podcasting andaudio services to your clients, creating a personal and company profile that attractclients, create a website to showcase your talents, create multiple streams ofincome: affiliate and internet marketing in a nutshell. The online conventionincludes a gala celebration and award ceremony honoring individuals dedicated toadvancing the VA industry through mentoring, education and goodwill. Exhibitor hallsare live 24/7. Admission to exhibit halls is free.
We re inviting all VAs -- every aspiring, emerging and veteran virtualprofessional, along with clients, small businesses, corporate supporters, associatesand potential prospects to participate in our global VA celebration, says Williams. It will allow us to bring together all VA organizations and their membershipsirregardless of geographic boundaries.
Virtual Assistants or VAs are independent entrepreneurs who work remotely and usethe latest technology to deliver professional administrative, creative, managerial,technical, business back-office and/or personal support services to busy clients.
Since 1996 more than 40,000 professionals around the world have become VAs, and theindustry continues to grow as more jobs are outsourced and more workers catch theentrepreneurship fever. This industry consists of highly-skilled working mothers, administrative assistants,real estate assistants and others who decided to start their own businesses in orderto achieve a better work/life balance. According to a study conducted by BrennerBooks in conjunction with A4VB in 2004, the United States accounts for the largestnumber of VAs followed by Canada, Australia and Great Britain. We have something for everyone -- from partnering and relationship development tointroduction of new software, Web 2.0 marketing strategies and Internet-basedtechnology enhancements all accessible from the comforts of a home or office, says Williams. We look forward to meeting you at an online seminar, networkingsession or while visiting an exhibitor, all from your desktop or laptop computer.
About Alliance for Virtual BusinessesEstablished in June 2003, the Alliance for Virtual Businesses (V4VB) isvolunteer-directed organization, whose primary mission is to advocate globally onbehalf of the virtual assistant industry and to promote the growth of freeenterprise between virtual assistants, entrepreneurs, small businesses,corporations, associations, and other business entities. For more information,contact info @ allianceforvirtualbiz.com or visit the website atwww.allianceforvirtualbiz.c om.
About Online International Virtual Assistants Convention
OIVAC is an international convention of Virtual Assistants providing learning,training, networking and information-sharing experience conducive to the hecticschedules of work-at-home and virtual entrepreneurs. For more information contactinfo @ oivac.com or visit the website at www.oivac.com.
About Sharon Williams
Master Virtual Assistant and author Sharon Williams opened The 24 Hour Secretary in1990 and is the founder of the Alliance for Virtual Businesses (www.allianceforvirtualbiz. com) and the Online International Virtual AssistantsConvention (www.oivac.com). Sharon brings 25+ years of administrative, marketing andbusiness management experience to her diverse clientele. She has written threepublications including Marketing Your VA Practice. Contact Sharon Williams by e-mailat info@the24hoursecretary or visit the website at www.the24hoursecretary.com.
