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Is It Time to Raise Your Virtual Assistant Rates?

If you are wondering if it’s time to raise your Virtual Assistant rates, then it’s probably time. Raising your rates is a natural step in any business – and if you don’t have a plan in place to do it regularly, you should put one in place now. How do you know if it’s time to raise your rates? Well, if you are thinking about it for any reason, then you probably know it’s time. But here are a few reasons that you should be thinking about it: If you have worked with a client for a period of one year and have not increased their rate If you have started providing newer or higher-level services through experience and training… Read More »Is It Time to Raise Your Virtual Assistant Rates?

Podcast: Preparing To Take Time Off From Your VA Business

Today’s Quote: One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. – Dale Carnegie Welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to be a ridiculously good virtual assistant. Today we are going to talk about how to take time off in your business. 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: Today we are going to talk about how to take time off in your business.  Time off. Time to recharge your batteries, get some rest, get some personal time in, get… Read More »Podcast: Preparing To Take Time Off From Your VA Business

Podcast: Marketing Your VA Business Without Breaking Self Promotion Rules

Today’s Quote: Your true value is determined by how much more you give in value that you take in payment. – Bob Burg Welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to be a ridiculously good virtual assistant. Today we are going to talk about self promotion and how it confuses and frustrates new VAs. 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: What is self promotion? Basically it’s showcasing yourself and your business to an audience of people in a group somewhere. When that forum or group is owned by someone else, self promotion… Read More »Podcast: Marketing Your VA Business Without Breaking Self Promotion Rules

Business Lessons from the Demolition Derby

Recently, we went to the demolition derby at our local fair. It was crazy. So many cars strategically smashing into others so they could be the winner of their heat and go on to the finals. Watching them, I saw their strategies, the split second decisions they made, and the actions they took, as they tried to be the last man standing. It was fun, and fascinating. This is my cousin’s car before the finals (he placed 3rd out of more than 30 derby cars). It was pretty new looking when he arrived. (before pic courtesy of RW Tomlinson) He beat his car (and his body) up, but he came third! Many other cars had to be carried out of… Read More »Business Lessons from the Demolition Derby

Podcast: Struggles Business Owners Face and How VAs Help Them

Today’s Quote: Focus on your strengths … Delegate your weaknesses. – Kim Garst Welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to be a ridiculously good virtual assistant. Today we are going to talk about how VAs help their clients. If you’re not sure why a client should hire you – be prepared to take some notes today! 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: The reason that VAs exist is to help business owners get things done. In a nutshell anyway. But why do they need help to begin with? What moves a… Read More »Podcast: Struggles Business Owners Face and How VAs Help Them

Podcast: Use LinkedIn Smarter to Get VA Clients

Today’s Quote: LinkedIn is no longer your online resume, it’s your digital reputation. – Jill Rowley Welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to be a ridiculously good virtual assistant. Today we are going to talk about how to use LinkedIn smarter, so you can market yourself properly and yes, get clients. 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: Where are you looking for clients? A lot of VAs tell me that they are looking for clients on social media. If that’s you, how’s it working for you? When we are trying to… Read More »Podcast: Use LinkedIn Smarter to Get VA Clients

Podcast: The Introvert’s Guide to Getting VA Clients

Today’s Quote: l would admit I’m an introvert. I don’t know why introverts have to apologize. – Bill Gross Welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to be a ridiculously good virtual assistant. Are you an introvert? So many Virtual Assistants tell me they are. It’s not a deficiency of any sort, but it can make some things we do in business feel more challenging. 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: I think that introverts kind of get a bad rap, but you know what? I think we criticize ourselves far more… Read More »Podcast: The Introvert’s Guide to Getting VA Clients

How Not to Fire a Virtual Assistant Client

This is an important subject. Pull up with a cup of tea and read it. How not to fire a client (or how to graciously be fired, as the case may be). I had a conversation with an entrepreneur this week about how she made some changes in her business, and decided to go a different route with support. That meant that she had to cut ties with a VA she had worked with for a number of years. It didn’t go well. It inspired me to write this article because this is a very important thing to GET RIGHT as a business owner. It’s never easy when you stop working with a client. Especially if it’s their decision. It’s… Read More »How Not to Fire a Virtual Assistant Client