by Tawnya Sutherland | Feb 29, 2012 | Starting Out |
The Virtual Assistant industry is growing tremendously … and what’s even better is that the number of business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals who are becoming familiar with the value of hiring a VA is growing too. However, the Virtual Assistant community...
by Tawnya Sutherland | May 14, 2011 | Starting Out |
Starting out as a VA is both an exciting and daunting time. For many of us it can be the first step back into the workplace after having children and for some VAs it is the first time you have experienced running your own business. For those who have previously worked...
by Tawnya Sutherland | Sep 8, 2010 | Starting Out |
Choosing a specialty, or “niche,” in your area of expertise is perhaps one of the most important decisions you will need to make as it will drive many of your other business decisions. I often see virtual assistants who are struggling because either...
by Tawnya Sutherland | Sep 8, 2010 | Starting Out |
When your focus is filling out your client roster, it is sometimes tempting to offer lower rates to try to drum up business. Likewise, you may put off raising your rates, for fear you may lose clients. Don’t limit yourself because of fearful thinking. Instead,...
