I just read an amazing blog posting. I was thrilled to finally read something that is “spot on” in regards to the etiquette to working with a VA. You can read the entire post at :
http://adayva.blogspot.com/2008/05/tough-love-accountability-or-four.html

Golden rule #1 as mentioned in the blog posting is especially difficult for me. It is a matter of not wanting to sound desperate for the money.

Golden rule #2 mentions procedures, office hours, etc….I am available at all hours. That is one of my faults as a business owner. There are times that I am available at ungodly hours. I also work weekends when on a deadline. Set your schedule and stick to it.

Golden rule #3 says that I am not an employee, but a client. That is so true.

Golden rule #4 states that communication is key. I couldn’t agree more with that statement. I have one client in particular that is difficult to communicate with in terms of her accessibility, but at some point we do connect.

The essence of this blog posting is mutual respect. To me that is THE Golden Rule.