Live Your Best Life as a Virtual Assistant

Why Email Newsletters Are My Secret Weapon Mar 20, 2022

When I became RocketGirl over ten years ago, being able to do the work was easy. Knowing how to get clients was another matter. And when it was suggested that I write a newsletter to help make this happen, I thought: “Now that’s going to be hard.” 

I’m not in...

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Using Email Announcements Mar 20, 2022

Whether you’re just starting out as a Virtual Assistant, or have been in business for a while, sending out an email announcement to everyone you know is a great way to spread the word about your business.

If you’ve been in business for a while, you can use this announcement as an...

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Learn to Use Informational Interviews Mar 20, 2022

When you’re just starting out as a Virtual Assistant, it can be difficult to know where to find clients. You want people to know about your new business, but you don’t want to appear as if you’re selling yourself, being pushy or, worst of all, desperate.

One very effective and...

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Clearly Explain What You Do Mar 20, 2022

Whether you’re just starting out as a Virtual Assistant or have been in business for a while, you need to clearly describe the work you do – in a concise way – so that people will remember.

Few people give thought to this simple, frequently asked question: “What do you...

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A Checklist for New Clients Feb 19, 2022

As a Virtual Assistant, it’s important to be as professional as possible with new clients. And, it’s important to start off on the right foot.

This is a very important time in your client relationship to set the stage for a successful relationship.

To stay consistent, efficient, and...

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4 Ways to Show Off Your Services Dec 20, 2021

As a Virtual Assistant, it’s important that your clients and potential clients are familiar with all the services you offer. This way, when a new need comes up for them, they’ll know whether you can help or not. There are several ways you can do this – over and over again...

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Improve Your Client Communications Dec 12, 2021

Solid communication with clients is one of the keys to a successful, long-term working relationship. When communications are strained, everything feels difficult.

Sometimes, it’s not easy to know what the trouble is, and you might be tempted to place blame on the other person. Whatever the...

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The Fortune is in the Follow-Up Dec 05, 2021

After a discovery call with a prospective client, many VAs wonder about follow-up. How much is enough? How much is too much?

Knowing what to do can be a tricky balancing act. On one hand, we want new clients. On the other hand, we don’t want to appear desperate.

The good news is that...

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Tools You Need Jun 13, 2021

Lots of new virtual assistants, think that they need big expensive systems to manage their businesses. CRMs, project management and marketing automation…

Here’s the deal. When I first started RocketGirl Solutions ten and a half years ago I had two clients. I used spiral...

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Stop Treading Water and Swim! May 16, 2021

When you work as a virtual assistant, you naturally focus on getting done what needs getting done. That’s the right approach – it keeps clients happy and keeps the money flowing into your bank account.

But if you never stop to take a breath, pick up your head, and see where...

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