Many people like to start their Virtual Assistant business journey by doing associate work for other VAs. It’s a great way to get a first client – that client being the VA – who I refer to as the ‘Lead VA’ and a superb way to get used to...
This blog was originally published, as a guest blog, on Chris Evans’, Evans Creative, website. I’ve seen ‘advice’ online where people say don’t worry about having a website, you can just use social media to promote your business. That would mean all your...
Just before the world locked down for COVID-19 I jacked my ‘safe and secure’ 9-5 and decided to go full throttle with my desire to become a Virtual Assistant full time. I’d not taken the plunge previously, because I was scared and hoped I could build up my business...
Wow! What the hell is going on? This is an unprecedented situation for everyone. No one knows how this real life film is going to play out, so let’s all just stand still, wide eyed and do nothing, yeah? No! Let’s try and carry on as best we can. Here are...
Member Exclusive Blog It’s been a thought of mine for a long time that Virtual Assistants’ would be a hugely beneficial resource for corporate organisations. Virtual Assistants are highly organised and efficient people. When we were employed by the corporates, a...
Sometimes you will follow a client’s plan, other times you will lead and instigate As a Virtual Business Manager (VBM) you’re often going to be creating your own role. Many clients would have been juggling their business as best they can so haven’t had...
A Virtual Business Manager (VBM) (also referred to as an Online Business Manager) is someone who supports and manages other businesses with the management of, but not limited to, projects, launches, processes, expansion, finances and other team members. VBMs ideal...
Guest blog by Kelly Kemp. In February, 2018, my family’s life was turned upside down by our decision to remove our son, (then aged 10) from school to educate him at home. Although it all happened very quickly it was something we’d actually been looking...
It’s so hard increasing your hourly rate, isn’t it? What if you lose clients? What if no one wants to pay your new rate, ever? Just leave it, yeah? It’s not worth the hassle or the anxiety, right? Well yeah you can think like that and you can also...
Memberships… Many business owners, coaches, trainers and people who want to share their knowledge now run memberships, covering a wide range of interests, via a monthly subscription. These memberships often provide advice and guidance on how to achieve...
‘I’ve been a VA for eight months. I’m at capacity and working with a couple of associates’ If you’ve been at it longer, you’ve failed. Why aren’t you at capacity with a couple of associates? You’re obviously doing...
It’s like mould. Once it’s there, it can grow and be a stinking nuisance. Imposter syndrome hits most people in some form or another at some point – although I don’t think psychopaths get it, so if you’ve never had it – pretend....
Twitter Janet Murray is the go-to expert on building an engaged online audience. Whether you need to build your social media following, get more people engaging with your blog/vlog or podcast or grow your email list, she can help, which is why I invited her on as a...
How hard are you prepared to work? How much do you want this VA business to work? Are you doing it for you, or for some other reason? Are you prepared to sacrifice a few things to get to that ideal work / life balance. Do you think being a VA is easy because...
