You Have a Limited Supply
You as a business owner are a creative who dreams, creates, and sees the possibilities. You went into business as a sole entrepreneur because you knew you could make a difference. You’re passionate to help people find their utmost dreams. You could be a business or life coach, a social media maven or tech guru […]
Guest Post: How I got Rich as an Entrepreneur
It’s Thursday so it must be Guest Post day. Today I’d like to introduce another amazing, talented and generous Virtual Assistant Coach, Lisa McDonnell. I’ve never met her in person but I feel like I’ve known her for years because she’s been so super helpful and generous with business info, tips and encouragement in my […]
Virtual Assistants Sound So Expensive
As a business owner, you have to keep on top of all costs in your budget. And yet, you’ve probably heard that virtual assistants make between $25 – 75/hour depending on what type of technical skills they have. Why are they paid so well? When you hire a VA, you are not paying to house […]
Hey Virtual Assistant: Are You Too Picky?
As a highly detailed person, you probably have had people tell you that you: need to chill a bit more, are anal, worry too much, or are too picky. And guess what, you probably are some of those words. But you know what? Clients need those strengths! Business owners want those characteristics in their virtual […]
Need a Way to Make a Free Conference Call?
You have a big launch coming up and you, as the business owner, need to talk with your virtual assistant and your web designer at the same time. What are you going to do? I found a super resource to use and here are the simple steps to set up the call: Go to FreeConferenceCalling […]
Full of Gratitude Today
In my virtual assistant biz, I am grateful for each of my clients and their different businesses. Here are some of the reasons why I’m so grateful today for my clients: *They give me a variety of work. *They are careful with their choice of words. *They respect my time and ask me if I […]
Guest Post: Clear RFPs Help Your Business
Today I have Tess Strand, small business consultant and CEO of Virtual Assistant Forums and Virtual Assistantville as my guest. I asked her to share about the importance of a client writing a thorough RFP (request for proposal). Here she discusses what to consider when writing the virtual assistant title, job description, special skills required […]
How to Improve Client Communication in 5 Minutes
Working virtually is rather amazing, actually. I get to work with some stellar clients, while at home and at any time of the day. However, because I’m working virtually, the need for strong written communication becomes even more essential for my business. Here are some quick tips for you to keep in mind when you’re […]
Are You Easily Distracted?
During your day do you find yourself taking a few minutes to check your email? The same email you checked 30 minutes ago? Do you run to Facebook to see who’s commented on your latest post instead of reviewing the Google analytics report that’s sitting on your desk? Do you get up and a grab […]
6 Reasons Why You Should Have a Professional Headshot
You scoff? Well, I did too, until I realized the honest benefits to having a professional headshot taken. 1. It presents a professional appearance First impressions are vital because you know how quickly people click away from a site if they’re not interested. There are too many voices screaming for potential clients’ attention so you […]
