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CVAN Partners

The following companies have partnered with CVAN and its initiatives in providing high-quality products & services for Virtual Assistants.

We appreciate the support they have shown the Virtual Assistant Community.


VATP – Virtual Assistant Training Program
The purpose of the Virtual Assistant Training Program is to be a resource and networking community for Virtual Assistants, while improving the quality of VA's in the community, and educating potential clients about their services.



RPSAV - Reseau des professionnelles en soutient administratif virtuel

rpsavLe Réseau des professionnelles en soutien administratif virtuel est le premier réseau francophone du genre.

Que vous songiez à démarrer votre entreprise ou que vous ayez démarré votre entreprise il y a de cela plusieurs années, vous tirerez profit de votre adhésion au RPSAV - Le Réseau des professionnelles en soutien administratif virtuel.

Promouvoir la profession et ses membres,
c'est la mission du RPSAV !    
     

Learn more about RPSAV, a nurturing association for French VAs. CVAN members receive a rebate when they join. Please mention it in your “formulaire d’adhésion” and they will send you the appropriate Payment link.


Red Deer College –Virtual Assistant Certificate Program
This online program will provide opportunities for students to gain entrepreneurial skills, attitudes, technology skills and related knowledge to adapt to providing office services virtually from their home offices.
Trends in telecommuting, the growth of the Internet, and corporate downsizing have contributed to the growth of the virtual assistant profession. This online program will provide opportunities for students to gain entrepreneurial skills, attitudes, technology skills and related knowledge to adapt to providing office services virtually from their home offices. Students will learn how to create and market a viable home-based business using their technological skills to contract office support to for-profit businesses and not-for-profit agencies. Optional specialization will allow students to select from other major support areas: Automated Accounting, Web Design, and Electronic Spreadsheets.


The Virtual Business Startup System
Created by Tawnya Sutherland founder of Virtual Assistant Networking Forum
The Virtual Business Startup System (VBSS) includes a step-by-step workbook which provides a collection of valuable sound advice and practical guidance for starting your own successful Virtual Assistant business from a well-known and successful Virtual Assistant herself, Tawnya Sutherland. There are also tons of business templates included on a CD-ROM to make your business start-up easier and cut your preparation time in half since you won't have to spend time designing them all by yourself!


Become a Trained Author's Assistant with AuthorSmart.com

Taming the Publishing Process

Tame the Publishing Process Training for VAs will walk you through everything you will need to know--step-by-step--to assist an author throughout the process of creating and publishing a book.

We'll cover over 24 Critical Tasks an Author's Assistant needs to understand (see below) in three, two-hour webcast sessions, with homework to test your learning in between.

SAVE $50.00 off your Taming The Publishing Process registration! Just use the discount code:

CVANVIP

The course features exceptional course materials, follow-on support and dynamic on-line peer community well beyond the class.

Training tailored for experienced Virtual Assistants wanting to become Author’s Assistants---This training will prepare VAs with practical skills, knowledge, and resources they will need to assist and guide authors in all stages of the publishing journey. The focus of each session is applied, hands-on learning.This real-time webcast training consists of:

  • Three 2-hour classes with live audio and on-screen visuals:
  • The 100-steps Publishing Pathfinder Poster to chart progress (A $100 Value)
  • Extensive study and reference materials created by experts with checklists,
    planners, and other items that will be a reference source long after you complete the class. ($300 value)
  • A one-on-one follow-up coaching session to answer questions that come up later (priceless!)
  • To preview materials, click here!

Course completion gets you listed in our exclusive Authors Assistants Directory, use of an insignia identifying you as a professional author's assistant, and a press release to send showcasing your accomplishment.

 


IAAP Toronto Chapter

The IAAP is the professional association of administrative professionals. The Toronto Chapter IAAP is a place for networking and connecting. It is our goal to provide administrative professionals with opportunities for professional development and personal growth. We are one of 16 chapters in Ontario and offer monthly meetings, various seminars and conferences each year. We meet on the first Wednesday of each month - meeting details can be found on our website. Join us ! www.iaap-toronto.org


Virtual Assistant Boot Camp eBook

When you start a Virtual Assistant business, you become you own bookkeeper, computer repair person, marketing assistant...ARE YOU READY?

The Virtual Assistant Boot Camp eBook is designed to help you decode the start-up process one step at a time. You have a lot of questions when it comes to starting a Virtual Assistant business. You've probably asked questions like:

  • What do I need to get started?
  • How do I find clients?
  • What type of equipment do I need?
  • How do I launch my business?

The Virtual Assistant Boot Camp eBook will walk you through the basics of getting Virtual Assistant business up and running. The eBook explains everything.


RPSAV - Reseau des professionnelles en soutient administratif virtuel

rpsavLe Réseau des professionnelles en soutien administratif virtuel est le premier réseau francophone du genre.

Il regroupe des adjointes, des assistantes et des secrétaires virtuelles. Ce sont toutes des professionnelles qui offrent du soutien administratif à distance.

Promouvoir la profession et ses membres,
c'est la mission du RPSAV !       

Learn more about RPSAV, a nurturing association for French VAs.


Martin Management

Jill Martin of Martin Management has created a package designed for Virtual Assistants who want to create or makeover their online image. Jill will work with you, in a one-on-one environment, to understand, design and implement a brand identity that adds value to your Virtual Assistant practice. You’ll leave with a custom designed website that will “wow” your audience and the knowledge to implement an online marketing plan that attracts your ideal clients. Together we’ll cover the 4 simple steps to becoming a Wildly Successful VA: ATTRACT, IMPRESS, CONVERT & WOW!  http://www.virtualprofessional.ca/CVAN-VA-Offer.html


 

Institute of Professional Bookkeepers of Canada

The Institute of Professional Bookkeepers of Canada (IPBC) is a national non-profit organization dedicated to achieving public awareness for the certified bookkeepers of Canada and assist men and women to adhere to a professional and ethical standard in the bookkeeping profession.

 Members of the Institute of Professional Bookkeepers of Canada have access to a wide variety of money saving programs, business building resources, marketing material and continuing educational opportunities. There are almost half a million bookkeepers in Canada. Learn the secrets of the best run companies through the forum, newsletter, conference and monthly webinars. For more information about our Certified Professional Bookkeeper Designation, visit our website at: http://ipbc.ca/


 

Virtual Assistant Shopping Cart Training Program

Practice Pay Solutions has created a 6-week shopping cart training program designed for Virtual Assistants who want to excel in providing proficient support to their clients.

The weekly sessions will be led by Cindy Greenway, and will provide both training and mentoring to VAs for the benefit of their clients in building a cost-effective and efficient solution for developing their online business.

The program consists of 6 learning lessons, as well as mentoring sessions, weekly case studies and "homework" with hands on exercises using real-life scenarios.


The VA Dala – fun jewelry especially for VA’s
Created by Tawnya Sutherland founder of Virtual Assistant Networking Forum
The first official wearable symbol for Aspiring and Successful Virtual Assistants, their clients, family and friends who support VAs!
Help Promote the Virtual Assistant Industry!
Wear the VAdala!


MJVA – Virtual Assistant Marketing Consulting
The MJVA Strategic Marketing Package takes a customized approach to supporting Virtual Assistants with their marketing challenges. As each VA business is different, so is the marketing needed to sustain growth and longevity. For this reason, Michelle Jamison, Virtual Assistant, Coach and author of the Virtual Assistants’ Guide to Marketing is offering one-on-one coaching/consulting sessions. You design your sessions based on the marketing aspects that are most important to you and pinpoint where you are experiencing the greatest challenges in growing your business.


VA Success Toolbox

VA Success Toolbox

The VA Success Toolbox is your one-stop-shop for everything you'll need to successfully project yourself in a professional and capable manner.


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Real Estate Webographer

The Office Workers Career Centre (OWCC) is a non-profit agency serving office workers in the Metropolitan Toronto area. We are specialists in career planning and up to date labour information for office workers. They actively promote the VA industry.

Save 15% off the regular program fee. Just click on the banner to the right for access.

 

 

 

 


Office Workers Career Center
The Office Workers Career Centre (OWCC) is a non-profit agency serving office workers in the Metropolitan Toronto area. We are specialists in career planning and up to date labour information for office workers. They actively promote the VA industry.

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