Mummy shortcuts
One of the questions I get asked most by aspiring VAs, is one that for years I was completely unqualified to answer: “Will I be able to juggle being a mum and working as a VA?” Back then as a singleton, I didn’t really know… As a multi-VA I often got tales of woe from […]
IYOSA 2014: the importance of Soft Skills
As part of the International Year of the Secretary/Assistant 2014, participating organisations are developing themes for their members in order to raise awareness of Secretaries and Assistants throughout the world… This month is: The importance of soft skills Growth is never by mere chance; it is the result of forces working together. – James Cash […]
How Hosted Phone Services Can Help You Run Your VA Business
There are many challenges to setting up and running your VA business. In this article we’ll discuss how using Callagenix hosted phone services enables you to present a professional image to clients whilst making it simple for you to manage your calls.
Marketing Friday: More tips and tricks for Virtual Assistants
Here are five ideas which you can work on today, Marketing Friday, to get more business next week. Have promotions. Offer a discount on your services for a time limited period. Do a marketing session once a month where you sit down, think about your clients and plan how to get them! Brain storm with […]
Marketing Friday: More tips and tricks for Virtual Assistants
Here are five ideas which you can work on today, Marketing Friday, to get more business next week. Offer a discount when someone refers a new client (make sure you only pay out when the new client pays their bill!) Ask clients for any ways that you can change/make your business practices better, alternatively if […]
Marketing Friday: More tips and tricks for Virtual Assistants
Here are five ideas which you can work on today, Marketing Friday, to get more business next week. Leaflets in local businesses (provide a nice plastic leaflet holder). Make sure that you always have business cards on you – you never know when you are going to need them. Attend networking events online and […]
Marketing Friday: More tips and tricks for Virtual Assistants
Here are five ideas which you can work on today, Marketing Friday, to get more business next week. Try a couple of paid for networking groups like BNI, Lead Generation, 4Networking etc. – most will let you “try before you buy” and you might make some useful contacts. Tell everyone you meet about your […]
Sale Now On!
We’re having a sale… Get your SVA Goodies at a very discounted price until end of February. We even flung in some juicy extras. There’s a few here even I had forgotten about – time to stock up on your reading!
Marketing Friday: More tips and tricks for Virtual Assistants
Here are five ideas which you can work on today, Marketing Friday, to get more business next week. Link into (and from!) complimentary sites (accountants, business services, industry organisations, your clients, business advice etc.). Google likes relevant site links. Beware of link farms with non-relevant links, you’ll get penalised if you are listed on […]
Marketing Friday: More tips and tricks for Virtual Assistants
Here are five ideas which you can work on today, Marketing Friday, to get more business next week. Volunteer to help a local community group with their admin. Make sure your SEO is great (for free!) with WebCEO. www.webceo.com Design and build your own website with WordPress or Blogger as a first step. You […]