A statement of thanks as a new Board term begins for IVAA (the International Virtual Assistants Association — www.ivaa.org) from Kentucky writer, Virtual Assistant, and immediate past president Angela Allen Parker:

Progressive and forward-looking, this young Virtual Assistant Industry continues to develop and mature, to seek and find new client markets, and to define and market valuable niche services. I have been fortunate enough to watch from an excellent vantage point as this industry breaks new ground, as it is “discovered” by new client industries, as the value of our members is recognized by a wider number of “mainstream” businesses, and as my peers and other seasoned VAs grow their own businesses to a degree that exceeds their wildest dreams.It’s an exciting time to be a Virtual Assistant, and a rewarding time to be a small business owner on the Internet — making a living using the latest technology available. Continue reading →