How to Increase Your Virtual Assistant Rates for the New Year
Many virtual assistants start out in business charging a low rate. This works great to help them get those first few clients in the door. After a few months, however, the virtual assistant may find that she is having trouble making ends meet. She is probably already working a full schedule and she really doesn’t…
Read MoreThe Virtual Assistant Life: Moving from the Cubicle to Working at Home
Danielle started her virtual assistant business so she could work from home and spend more time with her children. Within a few months, she had several clients and enough in savings to quit her job. She was thrilled to be home. But she hadn’t been prepared for the adjustment so she struggled for a…
Read MoreShow Off Your VA Skills: How to Create a Simple and Easy Portfolio
Imagine this: a well-paying client wants to hire a virtual assistant to grow her social media presence. She visits one virtual assistant’s site where she mentions that she offers social media services. Then she moves onto a second virtual assistant’s site. This VA has a portfolio that details how she’s grown a brand from 5,000…
Read MoreHow to Get Testimonials When You’re a New Virtual Assistant
You’re finally ready to open your new virtual assistant business and you’re pumped. You’re looking forward to helping clients and earning an income from your work. The only problem is you need testimonials to kick start your business and get some proof out there that you are awesome. But first, you need clients that can…
Read MoreUsing Instagram to Get More Clients for Your Virtual Assistant Business
Instagram is a great place for virtual assistants. You can use this social media network to find potential clients, drive traffic to your website, connect with other virtual assistants, and discover new people. Here are some tips for getting the most out of your Instagram account: Know Who Your Ideal Client Is Before you start…
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