Helpful tools for Training your VA:
Screen Sharing Tools
a. http://www.teamviewer.com/en/index.aspx - screen sharing and remote access function
b. https://join.me/ - screen sharing
c. http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/ - to record your training session (captures screen & audio)
For Sending/Receiving SMS:
http://www.joopz.com/ - web based SMS program but is only free for few messages per month
Communication Option for VAs:
1. Email
2. Skype to Skype – free (chat, call, file transfer and screen sharing functions)
3. Online Faxing:
a. Efax or MyFax for $10.00 a month with 1st month free trial.
b. www.faxzero.com – Free for up to 3 pages
4. Texting or SMS services like:
a. www.joopz.com – free for 50 SMS a month
Phone System Options for VAs:
1. Aptela - $24.99 a month
2. Vonage - $24.99 a month
3. Magic Jack - $25.00 a year
4. Ring Central - $49.99 a month (unlimited faxing included)
5. Fonality - $24.99 a month
You can check out this link also VOIP DIRECTORY for a list of VOIPs that are available.
Another common phone system option that our clients use is Skype. It can be set-up with a local area code of your choice. For your information, here are the rates:
Online Number - $12.05 / Quarter
Unlimited Calls - $19.92 / Quarter
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TOTAL - 31.97 / Quarter
Should you decide to use Skype, we can set the Skype account for you. At that time, we would just need your approval via e-mail so we can set it up right away and we’ll just bill you on the next cycle.