Business Basics
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Client processes you need to consider before & after working with a client
Taking on a new client can be quite a scary prospect if you’re a new Virtual Assistant. If you want the process to run smoothly, you need to ensure you have the right processes in place. Ignore the processes you need and you’ll run the risk of missing crucial information and coming across as inexperienced […]
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An Associate role is not a training role (or an easy option!)
Working as an Associate Virtual Assistant is something that many VAs have heard of, but don’t necessarily understand. An Associate role is a great way of boosting your confidence and kickstarting your business – it also enables you to gain experience. But make no mistake, it’s not a shortcut to training and starting your own […]
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10 common mistakes most Virtual Assistants make
During Covid-19, I have seen a number of Virtual Assistants set up their business and unfortunately make some common mistakes, You see, for many Virtual Assistants, running your own business is probably the first time you’ve been self employed. Making that switch from employee to business owner can be quite a learning curve. And, as […]
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How to increase your pricing without losing clients in your VA business
As a VA business owner, it’s easy to forget about your prices, once you have clients. You get into a routine of working with your individual clients and before you know it, it’s been years since you implemented a price increase! But as with any business, it’s normal to increase your pricing. Yet it’s often […]
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The importance and value of the clients in your VA business
Clients are the lifeblood of any business. As a Virtual Assistant, clients are incredibly important to your business. Not only do they provide the main focus of your work, but they can directly help your business grow, with word of mouth referrals and increased workload etc. In short, they make your business, so it’s essential […]