Live Your Best Life as a Virtual Assistant
As a Virtual Assistant coach and mentor, I see common thoughts cluttering my students' minds. They wonder how much to charge, which tools they need, what if the client says [fill in the blank], and whether they have the skills they need to succeed. I get it. I’ve been there too.
While those are all v...
Every year on Black Friday, all over social media, I see Virtual Assistants offering specials and discounts for their services. I have never understood why a serious service provider would do this.
As Virtual Assistants, we want our clients to see us as professionals, pay us well, and treat us as tru...
As a Virtual Assistant - or human being, for that matter - when we try something new, we usually bump up against our comfort zone.
You know that uncomfortable feeling in your gut, combined with imagining the worst possible outcome, not to mention the voice screaming in your head, telling you, “I can’...
As a Virtual Assistant who attends networking events, it’s important to leverage your efforts and maximize your time and energy. Doing this will also make you stand out from the pack.
In my last newsletter I wrote about what to do during the event. Today, we talk about what to do after the event is...
You have decided to embrace networking. Maybe you’ve attended a few events and are getting the hang of it. Good for you!
Just remember that networking takes an investment of time and energy, so be sure that you’re leveraging your efforts by doing the following:
- Visit several networking groups. Eve ...
You’ve likely heard that when starting as a Virtual Assistant, you need to spread the word about your business to be successful. And networking is a great way to do that.
But maybe you’ve never networked before, and the thought of it sounds terrifying. I get it.
Here’s how I used to think about networ...
As a Virtual Assistant, your email list is the most valuable asset in your business. More valuable than your computer, your office furniture, and even your software, no matter how much you invested.
But most VAs – even most business owners - don’t take their email list seriously, even though they’v...
When I started my business as a Virtual Assistant in 2010, I had no idea how much my life would improve. I enjoyed working in various roles in corporate America for 17 years. I was accustomed to a regular paycheck, healthcare benefits, and three weeks of paid vacation. I never understood why anyone ...
Imposter Syndrome is that terrible little voice in your head telling you that you’re not good enough, you don’t have what it takes, and you’ll never amount to anything. It can come out of the blue when we least expect it – and it’s never pleasant.
The first thing I want you to know is that it’s norma...
When you begin working as a Virtual Assistant, if you’ve never owned your own business, a significant mindset shift needs to occur around money.
Traditionally, when you have a job, you are earning money. You get hired, negotiate your pay and benefits, and receive compensation. Most of the time, your...
