The Virtual Assistant Handbook launches on Amazon next week but it has already had critical acclaim!
I have blogged about the first 3 reviews, and today another two reviews were posted from ‘fellow authors’! Thank you to everyone who took the time to review this book, I am so pleased that you found the book helpful in your businesses.
Here are the reviews No 4 and 5! You can read them on Amazon too – click here!
An Excellent Business Book Applied to Virtual Assistants, 6 May 2009When I read this book I did so with some trepidation because I didn’t think I was in the target readership for the book. I have used VAs in the past and not quite got the results I wanted and the nature of my work means I come across people wanting to start working for themselves all the time. My goals for reading this book were to get some insight into the world of VAs, how I could use one more effectively and more ideas around a business that is different from my own that I could use for myself and others.
I got all of my objectives and much more from Nadine’s book.
Let me start with the one thing that would have made the book even better for me and that is to add some male angle to the work. I guess Nadine didn’t because her target readership is female but I couldn’t help thinking that there must be a man somewhere that is starting or running a VA business. Anyway this is a mute point against everything that is thoroughly brilliant about this book.
The writing style is conversational with relevant stories, experiences and anecdotes throughout. This made the book an easy and enjoyable read as well as extremely informative.
I think one of the best features of this book is how specific it is, i.e. it is for VAs starting and running a business in the UK. Within this Nadine speaks from personal experience and it is quite clear she is an extremely capable business woman as she gives good business advice that you can apply to any business. Even though I am not in the VA business I found myself taking notes about things I need to do or check about my own business whilst reading this book.
Nadine has a coaching style to her writing and the whole book is laid out to take you through the whole process of starting, marketing and maintaining your VA business. My favourite chapter had to be the one on finding your niche. The advice here applies to any business and Nadine has experience in marketing that really shines out in this chapter.
In conclusion I think this book is essential reading for anyone in the VA world whether working as a VA or uses a VA. But I also think it would be wise to read the book with a wider perspective than just that because the ideas, advice and experiences Nadine writes about can apply to any business.
Not just for VAs, 6 May 2009
I found masses in this book that will help me in my own small business of publishing consultancy. It is upbeat, accessible and full of great tips and advice for any budding or current VA. The takeaways here on pricing, finding a niche and marketing were very valuable indeed. I shall be recommending this to all my fellow small biz owners. |
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September 30, 2010 at 1:48 pm |
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