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 […]
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If you are struggling to confidently grow your virtual assistant business, you’re not alone. In last week’s blog, we discussed the stifling behaviors that arise from a lack of confidence. We also shared what confidence is and really looks like. Now let’s cover the four (4) types of confidence we can use to grow our […]
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Confidently growing a virtual assistant business is one of the most common long-term goals for VAs. Yet, the most common missing ingredient is confidence. Lack of confidence can appear at any place and at any given time. Sometimes it shows up suddenly and sometimes it creeps in over time. The behaviors of lacking confidence are […]
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The business of being a virtual assistant is first and foremost a lifestyle business. Whether your lifestyle needs more freedom and flexibility, more challenges, more money, or all of the above, starting a VA business takes thinking like a business owner. Otherwise, you will easily fall into the employee mindset trap. Last week in […]
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The business of being a virtual assistant is first and foremost a lifestyle business. Whether your lifestyle needs more freedom and flexibility, more challenges, more money, or all of the above, starting a VA business takes thinking like a business owner. Otherwise, you will easily fall into the employee mindset trap and start working like […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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The Association of Virtual Assistants’ open enrollment is happening NOW! You have until Friday, September 23rd at 5pm ET / 2pm PT to join the best association for virtual assistants. Goal-setting is part of any assistant’s DNA. It’s right up there with follow-up and making sure nothing falls through the cracks. In fact, one […]
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The Association of Virtual Assistants open enrollment is happening NOW! You have until Friday, April 1st at 5pm ET / 2pm PT to join the best association for virtual assistants. During the live webinar last week, we shared why the AVA exists, who should join, and the three keys to being successful as a […]
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The Association of Virtual Assistants’ open enrollment is happening this month! We know many of you have been waiting months to join and your chance is coming soon. Starting a virtual assistant business is a necessary step to achieving the freedom and flexibility you desire. It is only the first step. “The journey […]
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