Who is The Timely VA?

Welcome to my website and I am pleased to introduce myself. I am Stephanie Sutton, The Timely VA and I operate in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. I was raised on a prairie farm and ranch. Today I still proudly wear some of the important values I was brought up with including hard work, honesty and treating people with respect. I love life and I have a sense of humour about it and myself. I am high energy, enthusiastic and strive to find the special 'gifts and learning' within every situation. I am the epitome of a 'people person' and revel in the magic that can be created by working with others. Deep down I have always had a passion to help others and virtual assistance provides me with the opportunity to do this each and every day.

After training and ten years working with in the media in writing, marketing and desktop publishing, I headed downtown Calgary to work as an executive assistant. During the next eleven years I refined my administrative skills while keeping up with technical and internet training. If you look up 'life-long learner' in the dictionary, you may even see my picture. After completing my Business Certificates in Management from the University of Calgary, I embarked upon my journey to find my 'ultimate career'. A career where:

• I could choose who I wanted to work within a committed role using my expanding talents and expertise.
• I would have the opportunity to satisfy my ongoing thirst for knowledge with the latest in technology training.
• I could fill my days with the excitement of new and challenging tasks.
• I would be appreciated, valued and work as an equal in the administrative field.
• Most importantly, I would find a path where I can help others grow their business, have more and do more!

Enter the picture AssistU (www.assistu.com) and my introduction to Virtual Assistance. The perfect place for an administrative professional with an entrepreneurial spirit! Formalizing the profession, AssistU is the first professional member association for virtual assistants. Less than half who apply to the intense program at AssistU are accepted. After completing almost 200 hours of training, independent study, and practical client experiences, I was ready to set up shop. AssistU's ongoing education, community and support continue to be an important part of who I am and the value I present today.

Why am I a great VA?

I am a fast learner and provide timely accurate results. I may not know it all, but I know where to find it! I strive to offer my clients additional value each and every day and absolutely love my work. It is a passion and it shows!

I am currently looking to fill my practice with a few additional clients so if you are interested, or know of someone who would benefit working in a partnership role, please contact me. Choosing the people I work with is extremely important to me. I am a small business owner and choose to work as an equal with other business people. A truly collaborative relationship between two people - who complement each other, acts as a catalyst in creating new success!

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My ideal clients are:

• motivated and energetic small business owners and entrepreneurs with a spirit, vision and expertise to take their business to the next level of success
• people who like to 'think outside of the box', who are always open to finding new and more efficient solutions to streamline processes, improve best practices and the bottom line
• people who choose great ethics and high standards
• people who can commit to a working relationship and ongoing communication, and who truly understand and value a collaborative relationship
• people who take time out to have some fun and laugh at themselves and life

My business standards include:

1. Integrity – honouring integrity for both my clients and me.
2. Respect and Honesty – treating everyone with the utmost respect and being completely honest in all dealings.
3. Professionalism – follow-up and follow through, always over-delivering under deadline.
4. Vision and Expertise – a clear vision of what the client's business is and its potential. Ongoing training and research to ensure my core competencies and skills are top-notch!
5. Work/lifestyle Balance – having balance between these two important areas

Why Choose Me as your VA?

There are many great VAs in world that are fabulous at many tasks with each and everyone being an unique individual. That being said, what makes me unique? The truth of the matter is that I have senior administration, business and project management skills. I have a wealth of training and experience in various situations, disciplines and industries. There is an important role for junior VAs and the value they provide, but that simply is not the same role for me. I am accomplished and excited about advanced and technical challenges. I firmly believe that administration is problem solving, whether the problem be large or small. If you have an administration/business/HR issue which requires problem solving, virtually or onsite, and you require a solution right now ~ call me. You will be amazed while you have your business back on track and operating effectively.

Why the Name The Timely VA?

Timely means “coming or arriving at the right time”. There many great opportunities or choices for business people today, but often it just isn't the right time to take advantage of them. I present the right choice at the right time to help you grow your business. I am an efficient administrative professional and my work is delivered within deadline and in many cases before.

I am the timely choice in administrative services and I would love to work with you!

Stephanie Sutton