So, you want to become a Virtual Assistant – what steps should you take? Are you an existing PA or secretary, looking to branch out on your own as a Virtual Assistant? Maybe you’re in the process of being made redundant, or are wanting to work from home, so you can be with your children? […]
The relationship between VA and client: how to get to know each other A business relationship is no different to a personal relationship; they’re both built on a basis of trust. That trust can only be built if you spend time getting to know each other. It’s the same with the relationship between a VA […]
Any business owner knows, they must keep a track of their finances. Ideally, on a monthly basis you’ll be monitoring your new clients and income figures, keeping a record of all invoices (the ones you’ve sent out, those that haven’t yet been paid and the invoices you’ve received) and keeping track of your expenditure. But […]
Selling without selling – how to talk about what you do in normal conversation We’ve all been to one of those networking events, where you’re collared by a person who is intent on talking about their business – and nothing else. It can be incredibly frustrating, especially if you have no interest in the type […]
It’s understandable that, when you run your own business, you want to do well. Social media has also made it easy for us to gain access to the gurus and experts in our niche, the people who are ahead of us on the road we’re currently travelling. We can see how well they’re doing, what […]