The problem with starting your virtual assistant business.
You’ve joined the groups, done the research, but there seems to be SO many already.
–and you read the perfect opportunity then see that post SATURATED with others who have submitted their proposals before you.
(and it’s not your fault!)
You’ve convinced yourself that maybe you aren’t cut out to be a VA, you should just quit before you get started. (more…)
One key ingredient to creating a strong business is the relationship you establish between you and your client or customer.
Fostering that relationship can be done by numerous paths. I have found the path that works best for me. (more…)
I will lead with my clause – some days are better than others. In no way do I follow this exactly every single day.
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With that out of the way, I do want to say that I keep myself fairly in check when it comes to deadlines and tasks. This includes what I want to do behind-the-scenes in my business and client work. (more…)
As a virtual assistant of nearly 4 years, I really started as a way to bring in a little extra income and feel independent. To have something of my own outside of being a mother. My husband brings home enough bacon to cover expenses, and even though my dream as a child was to be a singer and a stay at home mom, actually allowing myself to simply stay home was a lot harder for me than it was to imagine at the age of 7 or 8. (more…)
With three children, schedules are like a religious practice in our home.
Let me tell you something, once in a while I throw caution to the wind and try to wing it or fly by the seat of my pants. I’d say I’m only successful at this about 60% of the time. Not really that great of odds when I have so much to stay on top of and bits start falling through the cracks.
That leads to stress and scrambling to catch back up with the never-ending list. (more…)
This year has brought so many exciting, scary changes. It’s a bit cliche when I say, stepping out of your comfort zone is necessary. But that doesn’t make it any less true. A leap or two are worth the results. (more…)
