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Podcast: Client Retention Tips for Virtual Assistants

Welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to be a ridiculously good virtual assistant. Today I want to talk about the importance of client retention in your VA businesses. Today’s Quote: It costs 7 times more to attract a new client than it does to retain an existing one. – Neil Patel Click the play button above to tune in, or choose your favourite podcast player below:   Connect with Tracey D’Aviero, VA Coach and Trainer         Episode Notes: Client retention is more than just getting a client and keeping them. It’s about building a great relationship that helps you grow as a VA, and helping your client grow too. Strong, long-term relationships… Read More »Podcast: Client Retention Tips for Virtual Assistants

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Podcast: How to Significantly Grow Your VA Business Every Month

Welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to be a ridiculously good virtual assistant. Today I want to talk about how to significantly grow your VA business every month. Today’s Quote: You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. – Jim Rohn Click the play button above to tune in, or choose your favourite podcast player below:   Connect with Tracey D’Aviero, VA Coach and Trainer         Episode Notes: Growing your VA business is something that we talk a lot about but not all VAs do it well. It takes strategy and planning, and I think it also takes support. When we work alone all the time,… Read More »Podcast: How to Significantly Grow Your VA Business Every Month

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Can You Really Make a Living as a Virtual Assistant?

If you have just discovered the Virtual Assistant industry, it may sound too good to be true. Can you really make a living working from home? The idea of working from home, setting your own schedule, and being there for your family sounds great when you are slugging it out every day at a job you don’t like. But it’s a scary leap, to leave the comfort of collecting a regular paycheque, to being a Virtual Assistant, isn’t it? I get this question all the time from women who want to know… can you really make a living as a VA? The answer is, of course, yes. However there are many factors that come into play to come up with… Read More »Can You Really Make a Living as a Virtual Assistant?

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How I Got My First VA Client

If you are still struggling to get that first client (or that first great client), this is what you need to do. One of the things many Virtual Assistants struggle with is getting their first client. There is so much anxiety around getting clients – especially that first one – that we can often be overcome and get paralyzed. And nothing happens. We try to adjust our services. We try to adjust our rates. We apply for countless RFPs and hear nothing back. Or worse yet, we take any work someone offers us because we don’t want to miss out on money – and we hate it. The one thing that VAs who are struggling to get great clients are… Read More »How I Got My First VA Client

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Show Up To Be A More Successful VA

Have you ever heard the saying 80% of success is just showing up? The quote is attributed to Woody Allen but many people have also said similar things over the years. And 80% is probably not an actual statistic, but more a feeling. But in my experience it’s absolutely accurate. If you don’t show up, you can’t do the work you have to do to get to where you want to go. And of course, doing the work is a big part of your success. What are you doing in your VA business that is considered showing up? Are you making connections every day with potential clients? Are you putting yourself out there so that people can see your expertise?… Read More »Show Up To Be A More Successful VA

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Is Your Virtual Assistant Business Profitable?

Is your VA business profitable? Sure, you may be making money because your clients are paying you, but are you keeping as much money as you should be? Profitability isn’t usually something that comes to mind when you are operating a service-based business. We always say we trade our time for dollars. And we do, as Virtual Assistants. Whether you are charging by the hour, by the task, by retainer or by the project, you are still doing work in return for money. Our rates are all based on how long it takes us to get something done. So we don’t think of our business in terms of profit. But we should! Your business should be profitable, like any other… Read More »Is Your Virtual Assistant Business Profitable?

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Is It Time To Hire Subcontractors For Your VA Business?

When we start our Virtual Assistant business, it’s almost always just us doing it all. We do all the work, we bring on new clients as our schedule can manage it, and we build and grow at a pace that we can sustain. But at some point (hopefully!) it becomes necessary to consider getting additional help. Is it time for you to consider getting subcontractors? If so, here are a few pieces of advice to make sure you get the best help you can: 1. Be specific in what kind of help you need. When you know what you want to get help with, it makes the search easier. You will also know the skill level that you need. Sometimes… Read More »Is It Time To Hire Subcontractors For Your VA Business?

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What You Need to Know About Being a Virtual Assistant

Being a Virtual Assistant is a great way to be your own boss and to be in charge of your own schedule – right? Sure, but there is a lot more to it. When you start a VA business, you are not just offering services to clients in exchange for payment, you are becoming a business owner. If you want to be in business for any length of time, you need to start thinking of yourself as a business owner right now. I often ask VAs like you why they want to run their own VA business – and most of the time your reasons are very personal. • You want to be more available for your family • You… Read More »What You Need to Know About Being a Virtual Assistant

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