Typing Gold – or those little things which make a big difference!

audio typing for virtual assistants

Dictation, audio typing, transcription Back in 2004 when I started my virtual assistant business, digital dictation was just starting to take off.  We occasionally got the odd cassette tape delivered, but more and more dictation was being emailed.  Over the years, our clients have asked us for various tweaks to the system – and for […]

How to sell a client

This gem comes from Phillippa Goodwin of Essential PA – one for all the MultiVA businesses or simply for someone looking to outsource work on a permanent basis. How to “sell” a virtual assistant client

SVA Premier: Buying a Virtual Assistant Business – a how-to guide!

If you are serious about expanding your business, you might look at buying another VA business to expand rapidly…  However whilst these deals can be an excellent way of expanding your client list, owning a ready-made business, and a shortcut to SEO supremacy…  They can also be extremely duff deals!

SVA Newsletter: January 2013

Hello My goodness, where has 2012 gone?  Admittedly I spent a fair chunk of it on maternity leave, but it still seems to have flown past!  It is however the time of year to get yourself organised for 2013 – haul out your SVA Inspiration Sheet and get planning! Congrats to Sue Grant and Yvette […]

SVA Premier: January 2013 LinkedIn Cheatsheet

LinkedIn is a great way of connecting with people who already know your work – it’s ideal for newbie VAs who maybe don’t have a large network of clients or leads yet. Or perhaps your LinkedIn page is looking a little tired and unloved?  They’ve recently revamped it to include much more functionality and pizzazz […]