What graduates are saying...

"Having Mary-Lou as my mentor, friend, confident has been the single most important factor in the success of my VA business. Starting a successful VA practice was the most rewarding yet most difficult thing I've had to do, but with Mary-Lou's constant support, guidance and willingness to share her experiences with me have enabled me to have one of the most successful VA practices in Canada.

I now have a client base of over 25 clients and have 5 associate VA's working for my company. Mary Lou is truly an inspiration to Virtual Assistants worldwide."

~ Michelle Jamison
President
MJVA & Associates
www.mjva.ca

Read the pledge to the VATP Code of Ethics and Conduct here.

Leadership

Behind every great venture is an individual providing leadership in its success. Behind the Virtual Assistant Training Program is Mary-Lou Ashton.

"In 1997 I left the corporate world after 18 years and was looking for a more fulfilling career that supported the things I valued in life not what was valued by the corporation. My dreams were to work from home, have the freedom of being my own boss while running my own business and be successful in all these endeavours This now is my reality."

Mary-Lou

• Successfully launched her Virtual Assistant company in 1997
• Holds expertise in organizing information, creation and implementation of administrative procedures and marketing
• Has proven that dedication, communication, loyalty and a flare for marketing are keys to developing successful client relationships
• Has the proven skills, tools and strategies to be successful
• Has a keen desire to promote awareness of VA's as a career option both internationally and at home in Canada
• Has developed a cost effective, convenient and high quality training program
• Wants to share what she's learned which gave birth to the Virtual Assistant Training Program (VATP)

"I am now committed to supporting others professionals who want to create the same thing in their life. The Virtual Assistant Training Program is a culmination of the business acumen I have experienced in my lifetime and designed to support professionals in making a difference in the business world. My vision is the term Virtual Assistant will become part of our everyday language."

Here is what one of my clients has to say:

"Having Mary-Lou as my right hand person has made a tremendous impact on not only the financial but also the overall growth of my company. Her ability to create and implement administration systems and processes for the business has enabled Mary-Lou to expand to the maintenance of these systems and management of the team members required for the smooth operation of my company. Mary-Lou has demonstrated a natural entrepreneurial spirit, an innate ability to coach, demonstration of leadership, fun to work and great with people.

If you want to start your own VA business why reinvent the wheel, let Mary-Lou share with you what worked for her and what it takes to succeed in the virtual world of business. Thank you Mary-Lou for making a difference at TLC Teresia LaRocque Coaching & Associates."

~ Teresia LaRocque - Master Certified Coach