Live Your Best Life as a Virtual Assistant

How I Market My Business May 04, 2019

When I first began as a VA, it was particularly important to get the word out to everyone I knew.

First, I spent time getting clear on how I was going to describe my business (see this post about how to do that). Then it was time to spread the word…

Here’s what I do to stay top of...

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How to be a Part-Time Virtual Assistant Apr 22, 2019

Although I’ve always worked full-time as a Virtual Assistant, for many, the ability to work part-time is a big draw.

In many ways, being at your desk all day can be easier, because when your clients are working, you are too. But with some forethought, you can successfully be a part-time VA....

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How to Post to Several Social Media Accounts at Once Apr 15, 2019

One of the tasks I spend a lot of time doing for clients is posting to their social media accounts. Sometimes I need to create the content from articles and information they’ve given me, other times I just do the posting.

If you’re new to this, the first thing you need is a social...

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How to Prioritize Your Work Day Apr 08, 2019

As Virtual Assistants, we juggle tasks and deadlines constantly, re-prioritizing our work all day long. It can be overwhelming without a good system to manage it. Even worse – you can overlook something important.

Here’s how I organize my calendar to make sure I don’t miss a...

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How to Expand Your VA Skills Apr 01, 2019

In my experience, on-the-job learning is the best way to acquire new skills as a Virtual Assistant. Creating solutions and working through issues is the best way to really get your head around what matters.

But what if you find yourself with more time than work and you want to improve your...

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Avoiding the “Wrong” Clients Mar 18, 2019

We’ve all done it… let someone hire us who’s not a good fit. Sometimes you know right away, other times it takes a while to figure it out.

The only thing worse than firing a client is working with a client who makes your life miserable.

This can spill over into all your work...

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The Right Tools for the Right Job Mar 11, 2019

When you first start out, it’s easy to get by with “back of the envelope” gear: a spare computer, an old notebook, a corner of the kitchen table.

Don’t do that! These tools don’t allow you to be dynamic and to expand. As you get busier with more and more clients,...

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Stick to Business Mar 04, 2019

When talking to your clients, part of your role is to be upbeat and positive. Along the way, of course, they may ask you how you are or inquire about your weekend as the conversation gets started. That’s just common courtesy.

But it’s important to understand that this is not an...

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Let Clients Know What You Are Capable Of Feb 25, 2019

Just because you are capable of a wide range of things, your clients may not know what they are unless you tell them!

Sometimes clients hire a Virtual Assistant for one skill but have no idea what other amazing services that VA has to offer. It’s up to you to let them know.

This way,...

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Why Referrals Are My Best Clients Feb 18, 2019

Last week, I was talking to a fellow Virtual Assistant. She said, in a discouraged voice, “all my clients are referrals, I don’t know what to do about that.”

My first thought was celebrate! 

She assumed this was a sign that her marketing wasn’t working (because...

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