Comments for The Newly Rich http://thenewlyrich.com 4HWW, Family Style Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:49:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 Comment on 5 Tips for Outsourcing to a Personal Virtual Assistant by ProWeb http://thenewlyrich.com/outsourcing/5-tips-for-outsourcing-to-a-personal-virtual-assistant/#comment-286 ProWeb Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:17:07 +0000 http://thenewlyrich.com/2007/09/20/5-tips-for-outsourcing-to-a-personal-virtual-assistant/#comment-286 Kelly, you've got a valid concern and one to definitely keep in mind when outsourcing projects... especially ones that require social or language experience. With that said, I've been amazingly impressed with the work I've had completed by my virtual assistants in India and Pakistan. No, I'm not having them compose thesis level articles, but the work I'm having them do (data entry, research, basic graphical and website work, and especially email support) has really been a wonderful time save. Yes, you do get what you pay for, but if there are opportunities to get at least 70% cheaper, why not take it? Kelly, you’ve got a valid concern and one to definitely keep in mind when outsourcing projects… especially ones that require social or language experience.

With that said, I’ve been amazingly impressed with the work I’ve had completed by my virtual assistants in India and Pakistan. No, I’m not having them compose thesis level articles, but the work I’m having them do (data entry, research, basic graphical and website work, and especially email support) has really been a wonderful time save.

Yes, you do get what you pay for, but if there are opportunities to get at least 70% cheaper, why not take it?

]]> Comment on 5 Tips for Outsourcing to a Personal Virtual Assistant by Kelly Livesay http://thenewlyrich.com/outsourcing/5-tips-for-outsourcing-to-a-personal-virtual-assistant/#comment-285 Kelly Livesay Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:10:13 +0000 http://thenewlyrich.com/2007/09/20/5-tips-for-outsourcing-to-a-personal-virtual-assistant/#comment-285 As a very busy US-based virtual professional and pro-blogger I want to caution readers of Tim's 4HWW and others that it is imperative that you get writing samples from everyone, but especially non-native speaking VA's. I recently extensively rewrote 30 articles a client had paid for via an online freelancing service. Though there was some good content, the articles were not usable on her site. I'm not opposed to $3/hr VA's flooding the market (from overseas or in the US) but be prepared to often get what you pay for. Kelly As a very busy US-based virtual professional and pro-blogger I want to caution readers of Tim’s 4HWW and others that it is imperative that you get writing samples from everyone, but especially non-native speaking VA’s. I recently extensively rewrote 30 articles a client had paid for via an online freelancing service. Though there was some good content, the articles were not usable on her site.

I’m not opposed to $3/hr VA’s flooding the market (from overseas or in the US) but be prepared to often get what you pay for.

Kelly

]]> Comment on 5 Tips for Outsourcing to a Personal Virtual Assistant by 5 Minute Book Review - The Four Hour Work Week | Work-Life Innovation http://thenewlyrich.com/outsourcing/5-tips-for-outsourcing-to-a-personal-virtual-assistant/#comment-284 5 Minute Book Review - The Four Hour Work Week | Work-Life Innovation Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:01:34 +0000 http://thenewlyrich.com/2007/09/20/5-tips-for-outsourcing-to-a-personal-virtual-assistant/#comment-284 [...] and building an online business. Much has been written about personal outsourcing (for example here, here and here), and many take it as the key point of the book, which it isn’t. Much has also [...] [...] and building an online business. Much has been written about personal outsourcing (for example here, here and here), and many take it as the key point of the book, which it isn’t. Much has also [...]

]]> Comment on Outsourced Wednesdays: Wicked Tickets by Non-Virtual Assistant Story : Productivity501 http://thenewlyrich.com/outsourcing/wicked-tickets/#comment-283 Non-Virtual Assistant Story : Productivity501 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:26:26 +0000 http://thenewlyrich.com/?p=62#comment-283 [...] has a post about using a non-virtual assistant to facilitate going to a show in [...] [...] has a post about using a non-virtual assistant to facilitate going to a show in [...]

]]> Comment on Simplify Before You Organize by David http://thenewlyrich.com/philosophy/simplify-before-you-organize/#comment-282 David Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:48:46 +0000 http://thenewlyrich.com/?p=54#comment-282 Your post came at the perfect time. Just started to find myself organizing my excess...maybe I can try and eliminate instead! Your post came at the perfect time. Just started to find myself organizing my excess…maybe I can try and eliminate instead!

]]> Comment on Keeping it legal: paying your virtual assistant by Scott Clark http://thenewlyrich.com/outsourcing/paying-your-virtual-assistant/#comment-281 Scott Clark Sun, 08 Jun 2008 22:43:52 +0000 http://thenewlyrich.com/?p=51#comment-281 What about VAT - if I have contractors working in France or Poland (EU) and I'm an US corporation, do I have any VAT requirements or is that entirely for transactions within the EU? What about VAT - if I have contractors working in France or Poland (EU) and I’m an US corporation, do I have any VAT requirements or is that entirely for transactions within the EU?

]]> Comment on 5 Tips for beginning bloggers by Josh Eaton http://thenewlyrich.com/philosophy/5-tips-for-beginning-bloggers/#comment-271 Josh Eaton Sat, 10 May 2008 13:24:21 +0000 http://thenewlyrich.com/?p=50#comment-271 Here's a whole series on Building a Better Blog @ The Simple Dollar http://www.thesimpledollar.com/building-a-better-blog/ Write like a Blogger by Seth Godin http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2008/04/write-like-a-bl.html How To Achieve Ultimate Blog Success In One Easy Step @ Coding Horror http://www.codinghorror.com/blog/archives/000983.html Here’s a whole series on Building a Better Blog @ The Simple Dollar
http://www.thesimpledollar.com/building-a-better-blog/

Write like a Blogger by Seth Godin
http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2008/04/write-like-a-bl.html

How To Achieve Ultimate Blog Success In One Easy Step @ Coding Horror
http://www.codinghorror.com/blog/archives/000983.html

]]> Comment on Outsourced Wednesdays: Wicked Tickets by Jed http://thenewlyrich.com/outsourcing/wicked-tickets/#comment-270 Jed Fri, 09 May 2008 17:15:26 +0000 http://thenewlyrich.com/?p=62#comment-270 Good question Maria. If we rule out the time he spent at our house during the show (since that would have cost us a babysitter anyway), then our cost for Hank's efforts was $16, for a total of $66 for for 2nd row tickets. That's $2 more than we would have paid for the very cheapest balcony seats, and $104 <em>less</em> than what those tickets would have cost had we purchased directly. Good question Maria. If we rule out the time he spent at our house during the show (since that would have cost us a babysitter anyway), then our cost for Hank’s efforts was $16, for a total of $66 for for 2nd row tickets. That’s $2 more than we would have paid for the very cheapest balcony seats, and $104 less than what those tickets would have cost had we purchased directly.

]]> Comment on Outsourced Wednesdays: Wicked Tickets by Maria - Never the Same River Twice http://thenewlyrich.com/outsourcing/wicked-tickets/#comment-269 Maria - Never the Same River Twice Fri, 09 May 2008 16:52:14 +0000 http://thenewlyrich.com/?p=62#comment-269 This is a great example of how local knowledge can really help you out. If you had a VA from the Philippines, chances are you never would have found this route. I'm curious though, how much did it cost you to send Hank to the drawing and how much was your net savings over just buying weekday seats? This is a great example of how local knowledge can really help you out. If you had a VA from the Philippines, chances are you never would have found this route.

I’m curious though, how much did it cost you to send Hank to the drawing and how much was your net savings over just buying weekday seats?

]]> Comment on Stolen Fridays: Hey, That’s My Content! by chris http://thenewlyrich.com/tech-tips/stolen-blog-content/#comment-259 chris Sat, 03 May 2008 15:21:24 +0000 http://thenewlyrich.com/?p=61#comment-259 Whoa. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Plagiarism is just wrong! Whoa. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Plagiarism is just wrong!

]]> Comment on 5 Tips for Outsourcing to a Personal Virtual Assistant by Stolen Fridays: Hey, That’s My Content! | The Newly Rich http://thenewlyrich.com/outsourcing/5-tips-for-outsourcing-to-a-personal-virtual-assistant/#comment-258 Stolen Fridays: Hey, That’s My Content! | The Newly Rich Fri, 02 May 2008 16:24:33 +0000 http://thenewlyrich.com/2007/09/20/5-tips-for-outsourcing-to-a-personal-virtual-assistant/#comment-258 [...] why I was particularly surprised to see one of my most popular posts pasted on their site verbatim, with no attribution. Our lawyer made a call and in less than an hour [...] [...] why I was particularly surprised to see one of my most popular posts pasted on their site verbatim, with no attribution. Our lawyer made a call and in less than an hour [...]

]]> Comment on Conferences: Miami and Toronto by Brick Andrews http://thenewlyrich.com/travel/conferences-miami-and-toronto/#comment-256 Brick Andrews Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:21:55 +0000 http://thenewlyrich.com/?p=53#comment-256 I think I missed you - I am in Toronto right now! Let me know if you are still in town. I will be here until the end of the week. I think I missed you - I am in Toronto right now! Let me know if you are still in town. I will be here until the end of the week.

]]> Comment on Keeping it legal: paying your virtual assistant by Tara http://thenewlyrich.com/outsourcing/paying-your-virtual-assistant/#comment-250 Tara Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:34:23 +0000 http://thenewlyrich.com/?p=51#comment-250 Hi Jed. When will HTD launch? I've been testing out AskSunday and I can see some advantages to HTD...eagerly awaiting! Hi Jed. When will HTD launch? I’ve been testing out AskSunday and I can see some advantages to HTD…eagerly awaiting!

]]> Comment on Keeping it legal: paying your virtual assistant by Jill Chongva http://thenewlyrich.com/outsourcing/paying-your-virtual-assistant/#comment-249 Jill Chongva Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:02:17 +0000 http://thenewlyrich.com/?p=51#comment-249 I'm a Canadian VA, and according to the IRS, all my US based clients require is a statement of account from me at the end of each calendar year. As long as it shows my name, address and the amount they have paid for my VA services, the IRS is happy :) Jill :) I’m a Canadian VA, and according to the IRS, all my US based clients require is a statement of account from me at the end of each calendar year.

As long as it shows my name, address and the amount they have paid for my VA services, the IRS is happy :)

Jill :)

]]> Comment on 2 months in Mexico for $300 by Outsourced Wednesdays: Help us sublet our apartment | The Newly Rich http://thenewlyrich.com/travel/2-months-in-mexico-for-300/#comment-243 Outsourced Wednesdays: Help us sublet our apartment | The Newly Rich Sat, 26 Apr 2008 14:53:02 +0000 http://thenewlyrich.com/2007/09/17/2-months-in-mexico-for-300/#comment-243 [...] major factor in making our 2-month trip to Mexico feasible was renting out our apartment while we were gone. Needless to say it went better than we [...] [...] major factor in making our 2-month trip to Mexico feasible was renting out our apartment while we were gone. Needless to say it went better than we [...]

]]> Comment on Outsourced Wednesdays: Clean My Grill by Jed http://thenewlyrich.com/outsourcing/clean-my-grill/#comment-242 Jed Sat, 26 Apr 2008 11:34:29 +0000 http://thenewlyrich.com/?p=57#comment-242 @Stephen- good tip. In this case it was actually the tray that sits under the grate (I have a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FColeman-9949-750-Road-Trip-Grill%2Fdp%2FB0009V1BDA%3Fpf%5Frd%5Fp%3D304485601%26pf%5Frd%5Fs%3Dlpo-top-stripe-2%26pf%5Frd%5Ft%3D201%26pf%5Frd%5Fi%3DB000051TSC%26pf%5Frd%5Fm%3DATVPDKIKX0DER%26pf%5Frd%5Fr%3D0KA095CG59RWWJTRWHSJ&tag=wwwusableflac-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow">Coleman RoadTrip</a>) @Stephen- good tip. In this case it was actually the tray that sits under the grate (I have a Coleman RoadTrip)

]]> Comment on Outsourced Wednesdays: Clean My Grill by Stephen http://thenewlyrich.com/outsourcing/clean-my-grill/#comment-241 Stephen Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:40:51 +0000 http://thenewlyrich.com/?p=57#comment-241 Replacing/recycling the grate every couple years is a good, timesaving, $12 idea. Replacing/recycling the grate every couple years is a good, timesaving, $12 idea.

]]> Comment on 5 Tips for Outsourcing to a Personal Virtual Assistant by Abby Koehler http://thenewlyrich.com/outsourcing/5-tips-for-outsourcing-to-a-personal-virtual-assistant/#comment-240 Abby Koehler Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:02:37 +0000 http://thenewlyrich.com/2007/09/20/5-tips-for-outsourcing-to-a-personal-virtual-assistant/#comment-240 Hi Jed and Chelsey, I'm a publicist for a virtual associates company. I was doing research for the client and came across your blog. I think its great your young family has now been living the 4HWW lifestyle for almost a year, Congrats! What do you think the biggest difference is between using a VA for your personal and professional life? This post stood out to me most when I did research for my client, thank you for your insight! Attached is a link to the most recent press release we did. It has a client testimonial video as well as an ebook about the company. I think this is great content for your readers as well! Please let me know if I can facilitate interviews or offer other info. Have a wonderful day! Abby Koehler abby@jenningspr.net Hi Jed and Chelsey,
I’m a publicist for a virtual associates company. I was doing research for the client and came across your blog. I think its great your young family has now been living the 4HWW lifestyle for almost a year, Congrats! What do you think the biggest difference is between using a VA for your personal and professional life? This post stood out to me most when I did research for my client, thank you for your insight! Attached is a link to the most recent press release we did. It has a client testimonial video as well as an ebook about the company. I think this is great content for your readers as well! Please let me know if I can facilitate interviews or offer other info.
Have a wonderful day!
Abby Koehler
abby@jenningspr.net

]]> Comment on Video: Entrepreneurial Lecture Series by The Newly Rich » Blog Archive » One Year Ago Today… http://thenewlyrich.com/entrepreneurship/video-entrepreneurial-lecture-series/#comment-239 The Newly Rich » Blog Archive » One Year Ago Today… Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:11:26 +0000 http://thenewlyrich.com/2008/03/24/video-entrepreneurial-lecture-series/#comment-239 [...] teach some classes at my graduate school, travel, and return to my entrepreneurial roots as a speaker at my undergraduate university. Forgive me the self-indulgence of retrospection, but it’s been rare for me to set goals like [...] [...] teach some classes at my graduate school, travel, and return to my entrepreneurial roots as a speaker at my undergraduate university. Forgive me the self-indulgence of retrospection, but it’s been rare for me to set goals like [...]

]]> Comment on Report of Remote Working Experiment #1 by The Newly Rich » Blog Archive » One Year Ago Today… http://thenewlyrich.com/family/report-of-remote-working-experiment-1/#comment-238 The Newly Rich » Blog Archive » One Year Ago Today… Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:09:24 +0000 http://thenewlyrich.com/2007/12/18/report-of-remote-working-experiment-1/#comment-238 [...] wanted to work full-time on my own projects, teach some classes at my graduate school, travel, and return to my entrepreneurial roots as a speaker at my undergraduate university. Forgive me the [...] [...] wanted to work full-time on my own projects, teach some classes at my graduate school, travel, and return to my entrepreneurial roots as a speaker at my undergraduate university. Forgive me the [...]

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