Live Your Best Life as a Virtual Assistant

You’re Not On Call Dec 12, 2022

When you have a JOB and you’re at the office, the boss can walk over to you at any time and ask you to do something right now.

When you have a JOB and work from home, the boss can send you a message at any time and ask you to do something right now.

When you have a JOB, you’re...

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I Feel Sick Today Dec 05, 2022

Things have been going great in your new Virtual Assistant business. Client work is pouring in and you’re feeling amazing about your success until … you wake up one Tuesday morning not feeling well.

Your throat hurts, you’re congested, and your head starts to pound as soon as...

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My Client is Ghosting Me Nov 28, 2022

You’re so excited. Your brand-new client has given you a nice juicy project and you can’t wait to get started. You give it your best, finish your work by the deadline, and proudly email it to your client for the next steps, eager to hear back.

And then you don’t hear...

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Time Is Not the Issue Nov 21, 2022

Last week, I was talking to a new VA about her business. She was discouraged that she didn’t have more clients and said to me, “I know it’s going to take time, it’s only been 6 months. I guess I need to be patient.”

As soon as what she said registered in my brain, I...

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Stop Comparing Yourself to Others Nov 14, 2022

One of my brand-new students came to me and said that the average hourly rate for a Virtual Assistant in Ohio was $17.50. And then she asked me how she could possibly charge $30 or $40, or $50 an hour if that were true.

The reason, I said, is because what other people are doing doesn’t...

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Skip the Disappointment Nov 07, 2022

When you’re a Virtual Assistant, it can be a challenge to know when you have enough work and enough clients to reach your financial goals.

Often, when we start with a new client, they will say that they will have X number of hours’ worth of work for us each week. They’re excited,...

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Want to be Helpful? Oct 31, 2022

Virtual Assistants are natural helpers. It’s at the core of who we are and it’s why our clients love us. 

Recently, I had an experience with a customer support agent that wasn’t ideal. The result was frustration, disappointment, and, in the end, anger. 

And...

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Charge By The Hour Oct 24, 2022

There’s a lot of talk out in the world about how great it is to offer packages to clients when you’re a Virtual Assistant.

You’ve likely heard that the faster you get at the tasks you’re offering, the more money you’ll make. You’ve heard that you’ll have...

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Start Right Here! Oct 17, 2022

When you’re just starting out as a Virtual Assistant, it can be difficult to know what to do first.

You might wonder: Should I work on my website? My social media accounts? Get my business license? Order business cards? Or a gazillion other things that are flying around in your head.

I...

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The Power of #Stoptalking Oct 10, 2022

As a Virtual Assistant, when we’re out with friends, networking, or meeting someone new, we are often asked the question, “What do you do for work?”

Sometimes, when this happens, we are not prepared with a well-thought-out answer. So we wing it … not a good idea!

When we...

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