What should you do to prepare for your first prospective client meeting? Originally published by Carmen MacDougall in MARCH 2012 – the tips shared in this post are as relevant today as they were then: “I was inspired to write this tip as one of my super duper VA Mastery Course trainees has done so […]
Originally published by Carmen MacDougall in 2011 where she shared her thoughts on networking. Are you (still) feeling nervous about attending a networking event? Are you stuck what to say? Are you consistently leaving a networking meeting without the desired results? With more VAs setting up in business it is even more crucial you are […]
Internet security is something that we, as VAs and individuals, need to be on the ball about. As VAs, we have systems and procedures in place to protect our client’s passwords and personal information etc, including the likes of LastPass and DashLane. With GDPR implementation so high on our agendas, we’re all busy learning, understanding […]
Knowing what to charge is a hot topic for any business owner. For VAs especially, charging your worth is something we all struggle with, especially when we’re first starting out. We’re new to the business, trying to get our first set of clients and are unsure of our own capabilities – and this leads us […]
Whether you’re a new Virtual Assistant or an experienced one, there are five fundamental steps needed, to onboard a new client. Each step is essential, if you want to pave the way for a successful and smooth-running relationship. However, the longer you’ve been in business, the easier it is to fall into the trap of […]