Virtual Relief!

Who is Virtual Relief? by LuAnne Hage, Certified Professional Virtual Assistant

My specialty is in helping small business owners and executives focus on the areas in their lives and businesses they do best.  By freeing up their time and taking over tasks they aren’t getting to or aren’t great at, they can pursue their goals and have more time for the things they enjoy.  I'm passionate about helping my clients create a life they love.  I’m a firm believer in getting out of life what you put into it, and I love being able to help others move confidently toward their dreams while I achieve mine!

My journey toward starting my business began in 1999 when I decided to leave the corporate world of advertising to have more freedom and return to what I did best, work more directly with people.  With my background in art and my Bachelor of Science in Marketing, as well as being a former personal assistant to the president of an ad agency and then account executive, I had the skills of value to other business owners.  My greatest strength is the diversity in my background coupled with my ability and eagerness to learn new things every day, and I receive tremendous satisfaction from it.  After completing 20 weeks of training from Stacy Brice, who is the acknowledged leader of the professional Virtual Assistant profession, and graduating from AssistU, the world’s premier training and coaching institution for Virtual Assistants, Virtual Relief! was launched, and I started filling my practice.

As a June 1999 graduate of AssistU and later earning the Certified Professional Virtual Assistant designation, I am truly excited to be on the ground floor of a profession that is picking up speed as we move through the 21st century! What's equally exciting is knowing that I can share the benefits of my knowledge and experience with appreciative clients.  Today, I have wonderful clients who appreciate me and give me the opportunity to truly collaborate with them on their businesses and let my gifts shine.

Examples of work which can be done for business and personal life…

The beauty of this work is the only things that can’t be done are things which actually need to be touched in your office, such as paper filing (and even that is possible if we’re creative!)  These are a few things that I am able to perform.  However, I am always willing to learn something new for my clients and there may be things I can do for you that aren’t listed. 

• Handle email or U.S. mail
• Make appointments/keep a schedule
• Make/receive phone calls/inquiries
• Send/receive faxes
• Create/maintain database system
• Put together information packets/mailings
• Marketing your business
• Research
• Microsoft Publisher Documents (i.e., brochures, flyers, ads)
• Proof reading
• Newsletter publishing (print and internet)
• Invoicing
• Bill paying
• Manage vendor relations
• Coordination of web design/hosting
• Reminder service
• Buy/send gifts and cards for customers
• Schedule and coordinate product deliveries
• Plan meetings and events
• Handle reservations for seminars given or attending
• Make travel arrangements
• Organize tasks
• Assist in brainstorming for new ideas

Contact me for other possibilities!

On a personal note, my interests include traveling to various parts of the world, hiking, skydiving, watching baseball, spending time with friends, family, and of course my long haired Chihuahua named Bella.  She is my baby and truly a joy to “work with” day in and day out.  She reminds me each and every day how important balance is in life and that is what I strive to bring to each and every client!

Free up your time for what you do best!  Partner with me, work smarter, and get more out of life!