We’re often bombarded by all kinds of “things” for our business: Products Programs Software And while some things that we come across might be exactly what we need right now, other things can lead to overwhelm–and a smaller bank account. So, how do you decide if it’s bright shiny object syndrome distracting you or if […]
Mindset Shifts for a Successful Virtual Assistant Business
There’s a lot that goes into building a successful virtual assistant business. And we all get discouraged from time to time. Sometimes things don’t go as we planned. Sometimes we want to be further ahead than we are. And sometimes there are setbacks. These things happen to everyone. It’s how you deal with them and […]
Building A Virtual Assistant Team
Have you ever considered going from solo virtual assistant to building and managing a successful team of VAs? If so, the thought is probably exciting and overwhelming at the same time. There’s much to consider before you get started. Lisa Kolb, Nanette Thelemaque and Tammy Durden make up the panel at VA to VA Mastermind. […]
What to do First in Your Virtual Assistant Business
Starting your virtual assistant business can be exciting but overwhelming. What do you do first? Where do you get the info that you need? Who do you trust to get information from? I cover all of this and more in today’s video: Links to video references: To work on scheduling your time, creating a business […]
How to Use Social Media to get Clients in Your Virtual Assistant Business
While using social media to search and connect with potential clients for your virtual assistant business is a great idea, it can often be overwhelming. Where do you start? Do you need to be on every social media platform? How do you know where to focus? Where do you find these potential clients? What’s the […]
What to do During Slow Times in Your Virtual Assistant Business
As a business owner and virtual assistant, you’re going to have very busy times and some quiet times, too. But how do you handle this up and down? That’s what we’ll address in today’s video post. Watch the video here (transcript below): Full transcript: It’s Alicia here at New VA Advice where I offer business, […]
Getting Started Series Part 7: How to Track Money in Your VA Business
Hi, it’s Alicia here at newVAadvice.com and I’m back with another segment in the Getting Started Series. Grab the audio version of this post here: Today we’re going to talk about tracking your money in your virtual assistant business. Disclaimer: I am not an accountant and I’m also not providing legal advice. This is […]
Is Your Mindset Holding You Back From Success?
When I first started out online and was researching the virtual assistant industry, I didn’t really have a clue as to what I was doing. I’d never run my own business. I’d never worked online. I didn’t know how to make a website. I didn’t know how to market in order to get clients online. […]
How To Get A Mentor As A New Virtual Assistant
If you’re a new virtual assistant just starting out and/or you’re low on funds to invest in your business, you may be wondering if there’s a way to receive free mentoring so that you learn what you need to know. I pondered this myself when I first started out online, but I did a lot […]
GDPR for Virtual Assistants
Disclaimer: The following is general information and is not intended as legal advice. I am not an attorney. I encourage you to seek legal counsel for advice pertaining to your particular business. Some of the links used in this post are affiliate links, and I may receive a commission if you use or purchase items […]
Managing and Saving Money as a Virtual Assistant
As a business owner, sometimes it’s hard to juggle cashflow. You want to make sure you pay yourself, but you also know you should be putting some money aside. And what about saving for taxes? There’s a lot to think about. In order to break it down and make sense of it all, I interviewed […]
Marketing Your Virtual Assistant Business on Facebook
Facebook might be a platform that you’ve decided to focus on when it comes to finding and connecting with potential clients for your virtual assistant business. But there’s a lot to learn when it comes to marketing on Facebook, especially when it comes to Facebook ads. In this video, marketing consultant Tamara Baranova answers questions […]