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When life handed Jill Vaughan a challenge \u2014 her longtime position at the Virginia Lottery was eliminated following a leadership change \u2014 her next journey began. After a lot of soul-searching, yoga, and reflecting, she decided to launch her own business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vaughan, who has more than 25 years of communications and leadership experience in consumer products, economic development, government, and gaming, is founder of JLV Communications<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vaughan has more than a dozen clients ranging from economic development, city government, corporations \u2014\u00a0even a mattress company. In a nutshell, she is busy, which led her to a virtual assistant.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jill Vaughan of JLV Communications speaks with VPC members about virtual assistants.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n


Vaughan asked conference attendees for examples of great assistants. The group identified the following attributes of top assistants they knew from their own careers:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • Anticipate issues<\/li>
  • Organized<\/li>
  • Friendly and approachable <\/li>
  • A machine whisperer<\/li>
  • Good with transitions<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    VPC\u2019s own Sue Bland was flagged by fellow member Martha Steger as a top-notch example due to her background in corporate strategy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    When Vaughn was exploring a virtual assistant (VA), she had a few trial-and-error moments and realized she needed someone with a specific skillset. She chose to use an agency specializing in VAs. Much like a matchmaker \u2014 the company was able to match her with a VA following an extensive process where they learned what she needed from both a personality and business perspective. Vaughan\u2019s \u201cmust haves\u201d included someone who was responsive, could represent her brand, and was a skilled writer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u201cEssentially, I wanted an administrative wizard,\u201d Vaughan shared. \u201cAnd I wanted this person to also be comfortable with some personal tasks, things like the marching band schedule for the year, researching college scholarships for my son, and scheduling family vacations.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Vaughan quickly learned that the pandemic and great resignation had resulted in a lot of talented people trying to get into this field. Vaughn was matched with a VA we\u2019ll call \u201cM\u201d for privacy. M was in her late 20s, had a background in corporate marketing, and had non-profit experience. Vaughan has never looked back. It was the right option for her. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    She shared the \u201cTop Five Reasons You Might Need an Assistant,\u201d which include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Get your time back. <\/li>
    2. Accomplish more stuff. <\/li>
    3. Protect your priorities. <\/li>
    4. Keep focus and look ahead.<\/li>
    5. Have peace of mind.<\/li><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      When life handed Jill Vaughan a challenge \u2014 her longtime position at the Virginia Lottery was eliminated following a leadership change \u2014 her next journey began. After a lot of soul-searching, yoga, and reflecting, she decided to launch her own business. 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