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5 Real-Life Lessons About Being A Virtual Assistant advice finding clients getting started marketing mindset money sales scaling services tools Aug 13, 2018

Everyone has heard the famous line Lysander uttered in Shakespeare’s play, A Midsummer Night’s Dream: “The course of true love never did run smooth”.

Well, I hate to break it to you, but the course to becoming a truly savvy virtual assistant doesn’t run smoothly either. 

Thinking back on my journe...

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The Biggest Challenge With Being A Virtual Assistant And What You Can Do To Fix It advice finding clients getting started marketing mindset money sales scaling services tools Jul 30, 2018

Everything in life has pros and cons; taking your career into your own hands as a virtual assistant included.

In all my years of experience, the biggest challenge I believe you will face as a virtual assistant is finding clients. 

Why? You might ask.

The answer is simple. Although you might be a ...

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How To Save Money On Setting Up A Virtual Assistant Business advice finding clients getting started marketing mindset money sales scaling services tools Jul 16, 2018

So, you’re keen to become a virtual assistant, but I bet you're worried about the setup costs.

Don’t panic!

I’ve got some great tips to help you get started for next to nothing. 

As you’re working your way through my handy Virtual Assistant Start-Up Checklist, feel free to use these money-saving ...

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Understanding Personality Styles advice finding clients getting started marketing mindset money sales scaling services tools Jul 02, 2018

Understanding your own personality style and the style of other people can lead to you being more successful in your virtual assistant business. You'll have happy clients, perform better in sales meetings and build a high performing team. I talk with Cathy Sheppard - a DiSC personality styles exp...

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What To Say When Someone Asks For A Discount advice finding clients getting started marketing mindset money pricing sales scaling services tools Jun 18, 2018

Ever been asked for a discount? Here's a brilliant article on what to do when a client (or potential client) asks for one.

Always be wary of those who question the price because in my experience they are often late payers, will push the boundaries, question invoices and give you the most issues.

A...

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One Key Skill That Led To My Success advice finding clients getting started marketing mindset money sales scaling services tools upskill Jun 04, 2018

There is one key skill that has led to Jo's success. Do you possess the same skill? Watch to find out what it is.

 

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How To Find Clients For Your VA Business advice finding clients getting started marketing mindset money sales scaling services tools May 21, 2018

Need clients for your new virtual assistant business?

Watch the video as I share my key strategy for finding clients and now have the most recommended virtual assistant company in New Zealand.

 

Without clients, you really don't have a business at all.

It can be daunting realising that you ac...

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3 Essential Apps advice finding clients getting started marketing mindset money sales scaling services tools Apr 09, 2018

A child of the ‘80s and ‘90s, I remember thinking we were at the peak of space-age developments when I got my first Nokia phone (aka the brick) in high school. There I was, furiously click, click, clicking away, texting my friends in class and feeling like I was more advanced than the Jetsons… 

Fas...

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Crazy Stalker Or Follow-Up Master? advice finding clients getting started marketing mindset money sales scaling services tools Mar 26, 2018

In the previous post Jo shared her killer sales meeting process with you BUT it can't stop there.

Here are some stats that will shock you...

What this should remind you is the importance of resilience.  Don’t quit or give up - instead follow up and track your results.

Not everyone will be ready...

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Killer Sales Meeting Process advice finding clients getting started marketing mindset money sales scaling services tools Mar 12, 2018

SALES...

Do you cringe at that word?

Many people do.

It might conjure thoughts of the sleazy second-hand car salesmen or you might think you're not a salesperson or haven't got it in you.

Well, I hate to break it to ya - but if you own a virtual assistant business (or any business) then you ARE ...

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