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How to Work from Home as an Administrative Assistant

C-Suite Assistants

However, the administrative assistant (telecommute position) has unique challenges compared to the in-person admin assistant. Explain how what you’re doing or what you propose will help the company to achieve its goals. Know your facts and numbers to back up your proposals. What Makes an Effective Virtual Assistant?

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Should City Governments and other Businesses look to Virtual Services to Save Money?

Tips From T. Marie

The article discussed how the City of Hickory, NC proposed offering early retirement to 84 of their employees. The first is to keep the worker as an employee but turn the position into a telecommuting position. Converting an in-office worker to a telecommuting employee saves money by reducing overhead costs.

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Will This Tough Job Market Change Generation Y?

On The Job

I do independent consultation and repairs but it is not enough to buy software, books, equipment and pay bills all at the same time. Eddie, President Obama is proposed putting money into generating jobs for small businesses. I am only 25, but it feels like I don't stand a chance in today's market.

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