Book Competition: Instant Cashflow
One of Billionaire Brad Sugars’ bestselling books – the cornerstone of his whole empire, cashflow is king. In the interests of full disclosure, not all of his 282 money making tips will be suitable for VAs, but some of them are killer marketing strategies! I like this one because you can just flick through the […]
Virtual Assistant Fun: You have £500 to spend on your business…
This is a bit of fun… If I was to give you £500 to spend on your business, how would it get spent? A lot will depend on what stage you are at with your business, so tell us how long you’ve been going too. Things to consider: Upgrading your skills via a course, investing […]
Non-sales-y sales
I am hoping to build up a VA business having worked within a PA and secretarial role for the past 14 years. I am excited about building up my business but really not looking forward to the whole marketing and “selling myself” side. I tried setting up a different type of home business a couple […]
Non Sales-y Sales for Virtual Assistants
“We’re virtual assistants – not Del Boy and Rodney down the high street” “I don’t want to come across as being pushy or annoying” “My aim is to build a small business not an empire, why do I need to know about sales?” Just a few of the comments I’ve had over the years about […]
IYOTSA 2014: The role of technology for success – FREEBIE!
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 role of technology for success I believe that not much happens of any significance when we’re in our comfort zone. – […]
Number 1 thing a Virtual Assistant can do to get more new business?
Want to know the number 1 thing a virtual assistant can do to get more new business? It’s very simple…
A picture tells a 1,000 words….
Back when I first started the business, I got my website online using stock shots – you buy an image from a photography broker and pay a small usage fee. In return you get a smiling shot of a model with bright white teeth, wearing a suit and a headset, which you can use to […]
Join Caroline at Office Management & PA, London 15-16 May 2014
Office Management & PA exhibition and conference gives office professionals an educational and inspirational day out of the office with 50 exhibitors, 47 seminars, 3 workshop theatres, expert advice and opportunities for career progression. Office Management & PA returns to ExCeL London on 15-16 May 2014. Book your FREE tickets today by visiting www.officemanagementandpa.co.uk call […]
Book Competition: Instant Cashflow
Brad Sugars is a bit like marmite… But the man sure does know his business! Instant Cashflow is the bedrock of his “Action Coach” series and is basically a giant list of how to make money in business. Some of the strategies will work brilliantly in a VA business, others not so well. But there’s […]
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 […]