The Mindset of Marketing Your VA Business Pt. 1
The mindset of marketing your virtual assistant business is different than the mindset needed to sell your VA business services. Marketing and selling are not the same thing. Hearing this, VAs everywhere will certainly breathe a sigh of relief. Before we get into the mindset of marketing we first need to understand the differences between […]
Continue readingAssociation of Virtual Assistants Best Blogs of 2022! Pt. 2
The Association of Virtual Assistants is sharing the best blogs of 2022 in our December series! Every month, the AVA writes on a new series and each new blog shared is to educate, inform, inspire, and encourage virtual assistants everywhere. This month we’re bringing back the best of the entire year. Coming in at #2 […]
Continue readingPlaying the Long Game As A Virtual Assistant
Playing the long game as a virtual assistant is very much how it sounds – it means you’re committed to your VA business for the long haul. Founder & CEO of the AVA, Melissa Smith remembers vividly when she told a friend of hers that she was going to start a VA business but […]
Continue readingGratitude Practices for Virtual Assistants
Gratitude practices for virtual assistants is just that – a practice. Gratitude as a practice means that you are applying action to a belief or an idea. Gratitude is more than being thankful. While you are likely to be very thankful, gratitude is also the readiness to show appreciation and return kindness. It’s as […]
Continue readingThe Value of Networking Before You Need To – Pt. 2
In August, the Association of Virtual Assistants is highlighting the value of networking on our monthly blog, podcast, and by bringing in guest expert, Robbie Samuels, to speak to our members. Here is our previous blog on The Value of Networking Before You Need To. Recently, Robbie published an article The Dirty Business of […]
Continue readingThe Value of Networking Before You Need To – Pt. 1
The greatest value of networking is doing so before you need to. Most virtual assistants agree that there is value in networking. In fact, when we surveyed respondents for the State of the VA Industry Report and asked; How important is general networking to you? Over half of the respondents (52.3%) responded that networking is […]
Continue readingMarketing Your Virtual Assistant Business Pt. 3
Marketing your virtual assistant business doesn’t have to be hard. In fact, marketing your VA business often plays to the strengths of you as a VA. This month we’ve shared what you can be doing to market your virtual assistant business – organize and create value. This week, we’re going to share the […]
Continue readingMarketing Your Virtual Assistant Business Pt. 2
As we shared last week, marketing your virtual assistant business doesn’t have to be hard. Playing to your strengths as a VA through organization is the first step. This week we’re going to assist you in creating value. Now that you are organized and have a strategy, you know how to provide potential clients with value. […]
Continue readingMarketing Your Virtual Assistant Business Pt. 1
Marketing your virtual assistant business doesn’t have to be hard. In fact, marketing your VA business often plays to the strengths of you as a VA. The biggest mistake made by VAs when it comes to marketing is trying to market without having created a strategy. Without a strategy, you can feel “too salesy” […]
Continue readingGrow Your Virtual Assistant Business Systematically
In order to grow your virtual assistant business systematically, you must first have a system in place. It doesn’t need to be hard or complicated. In fact, it shouldn’t be either if you plan to set yourself up for success. The idea of having a system is to do something deliberately. Being deliberate sets […]
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