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Our Quick and Brutal Shortlisting Process #advice finding clients May 25, 2023

As a virtual assistant (VA) business owner, finding the right talent to join your team can be a daunting task.

When recruiting you'll typically encounter a high percentage of unsuitable applicants. Therefore it's essential to have an efficient and effective shortlisting process in place.

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How We'd Start A VA Business From Scratch Today #advice getting started May 08, 2023

Are you an aspiring virtual assistant feeling overwhelmed, stressed out, and unsure about what to focus on first to launch your business and land your first client?

This blog post will break down exactly what we'd do if we were to start our VA business journey all over again, today.

Let it...

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Mastering the Art of Online Networking: Do's and Don'ts for Virtual Assistants #advice #marketing finding clients May 01, 2023

In today's digital age, online networking has become an essential tool for Virtual Assistants (VAs) to connect with potential clients, build relationships, and grow their businesses. However, not all virtual assistants know how to navigate the world of online networking effectively. 

This...

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The Magic of Recurring Revenue For VAs #advice sales Apr 17, 2023

Recurring revenue is a crucial aspect of building a sustainable VA business, as it helps break the feast/famine cycle many freelancers and small business owners find themselves in.

In this blog post, we'll help you incorporate recurring revenue into your VA business and create...

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Is the universe telling you it's time to increase your prices? #advice #marketing finding clients getting started mindset money pricing sales scaling services tools May 30, 2022

Here are four signs that it's time for you to take a good hard look at your prices and how you're packaging them up.

1 No one is telling you that you're too expensive.

You're not making any profit and/or paying yourself regularly.

You've started to feel resentment towards your...

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How Virtual Assistants Attract Premium Clients #advice finding clients Mar 25, 2022

When we talk about premium clients, we're talking about the ones who:

  • Are looking to gain as much time back as possible and are willing to pay for it.
  • Are attracted to glossy, stand-out online presence.
  • Are impressed by a slick sales call and onboarding process.
  • Are happy to pay in advance for...
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Will You Make It In Business? #advice #marketing finding clients getting started mindset money sales scaling services tools Sep 07, 2021

Every single one of us has the ability to create the VA business of our dreams.

So why are so many failing? 

For every 10 aspiring virtual assistants we see enter (or attempt to enter) the VA industry, only 2 or 3 actually go on to grow thriving businesses that last longer than 12 months.

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Get Clients Without A Website, Social Following or Reviews #advice #marketing finding clients getting started mindset money sales scaling services tools Aug 25, 2021

It's 100% possible to have a fully booked VA business ... without all the bells and whistles you think you need.

How do we know this?

We've done it ourselves - that's how!

Within a few short months of launching our businesses, we both had waiting lists of clients wanting to work with us ......

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Stretch Your Comfort Zone #advice #marketing finding clients getting started mindset money sales scaling services tools Jul 27, 2021

You're officially a VA the very first time you get paid for your services.
Sounds easy? For some it is.

For many VAs imposter syndrome, fear of failure, self-doubt and self sabotage don't kick in until it's time to take the next step in GROWING your businesses.

That reluctance you're feeling,...

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Shiny Object Syndrome Getting You Distracted? #advice #marketing finding clients getting started mindset money sales scaling services tools Jul 20, 2021

Shiny object syndrome isn't just for magpies!

Virtual assistants also like to chase new and interesting gurus, tools, platforms, software, workshops and courses in the hope they will work like a fairy godmother and magically grow their business.

We get it!

You've got to put your blinkers on and...

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