Tools to help you work remotely

Thursday 15th April 2010

As a virtual assistant I need the ability to work anywhere at anytime for little or no cost, just as if I was sitting at home at my desk. Here are 3 great tools I can't live without.

1. Dropbox - A tool that allows you to sync your computer files across many computers as well as being able to access them from any internet connection.  Automatically syncs the files whenever you work on them making sure you have the most up to date information every time.  Best part - 2 gig free storage!

2. Delicious - online bookmarking tool so you can access your favourite websites on any computer. 

3. LogMeIn - This program allows you to access your home or work computer from an internet connection - even your iPhone.  To work however the computer you are trying to access must be connected to the internet also. Great if you need to access a particular application or program.

What's the strangest place you have done work from? 

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The Time Had Come

I knew the exact moment I wanted to work for myself. It was 11pm on a Monday night and I was working on a multi-million dollar sales proposal bouncing my sick baby on my knee to stop him crying and typing with the other hand. I stopped typing, had a cry and decided that this was not the life I was going to live. If I was going to work this hard and sacrifice so much I would rather make the money for myself and not some suit and ties.

So after the birth of our second son my husband and I decided that I would quit the job I loved, move to a small sea side town and begin a new life.

That was over 12 months ago now and I just wish I had done it sooner. I now spend the afternoons playing with my sons on the beach watching the sun set instead of sitting in peak hour traffic and getting home at 7pm.

With over 10 years senior administration and marketing experience within the media industry I have a lot I can offer to small business and solo operators. So after a few glasses of wine, mi virtual pa was born.

The mi mission is to provide not only comprehensive administration services but also offer an alternative to traditional PR and marketing agencies by providing a cost effective marketing support solution for small business.

So here's to living my dream.