Live Your Best Life as a Virtual Assistant

Last week, someone asked me what my primary service as a Virtual Assistant is. Lots of thoughts ran through my mind: email newsletters, website updates, social media, to name a few. And then, in a flash, it occurred to me what my primary service is – and I think it will surprise you.

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One of my goals as a Virtual Assistant has always been to have a presence that’s as professional as possible, so that I can attract high quality clients who are willing to pay my hourly rate.

I’ve done this by paying attention to the details of my business: my business card, my...

When first starting out as a Virtual Assistant, a great way to find clients is to have your friends and family help spread the word about your new business. But in order for that to happen, you need be to be able to clearly articulate the work you do.

The funny thing is that hardly anyone one...

As Virtual Assistants, it’s important to get out of the house from time to time and meet new people.

There are so many networking groups these days – find a few that you love and make it a point to attend their meetings. It will help you grow your network, get new clients and...

The question I hear the most when talking with Virtual Assistants is “Where do you find your clients?”

My answer? “They’re everywhere!”

Think about it. Nearly every solo professional or small business owner needs some help. That’s why to me, the supply of...

When you’re just getting started as a Virtual Assistant, it’s hard to imagine where your first clients are going to come from. You might be looking for opportunities on Facebook, LinkedIn or job posting websites, but not hitting the jackpot like you were hoping.

I have some good news...

Last week in The Virtual Assistant Connection Facebook group, one of the group members asked me who my ideal client is. Great question – here’s my answer:

Successful solo-professionals who are willing to invest in their businesses and are clear that they need the support I...

Often, in our Facebook group, there are questions and discussion on the topics of marketing and client acquisition.

As there should be! Clients are what make everything works.

When first starting out in business, many Virtual Assistants treat marketing as something that’s done periodically....

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...

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...