I was recently asked what makes a good VA (Virtual Assistant) and was surprised I couldn’t provide a simple and straight-forward response. I realized quickly that so much of what makes a good VA rests on perception and circumstance, and whether you are the VA or the client. As a VA myself I can respond...Continue reading
Category: Freelancing
Determine your target market
A target market is the people or group of people you plan to market your services to. The idea is that the more specific you are, the more successful you will be, since you can then target your services and marketing efforts to only one group of people. And although a lot of VA’s don’t target...Continue reading
Recognize your strengths and weaknesses
Everyone has areas they excel in and other areas where they have to work just a little harder to achieve success. It is true whether we are looking at business, relationships, or life in general. Knowing your strengths helps you build a buffer zone to compensate for what you may lack. Knowing your weaknesses provides...Continue reading
Take stock of your talents
What talents do you have that are not necessarily related to business administration or virtual assistance, but could be used to set yourself apart from other VA’s? For example, perhaps you have a love of photography which could provide an opportunity to take pictures or select photos for a client’s website or promotional materials, or...Continue reading
Creating the Foundation for your Business
It is important to create a good foundation for your business by writing a business plan, even if you are the only one who ever reads it. It will help to establish key areas of your business, set goals, and track your progress. Consider your business plan as a roadmap, a tool that will help...Continue reading
Naming your Business
What you name your business deserves some very careful thought and consideration since it is not only a reflection of your company, but of you as an individual as well. It should let people know a little something about you and your business even before they visit your website, read about your services, or have...Continue reading
Mission Statement
Having a mission statement for your business is completely optional. However, having a clear and concise statement of why you are in business and what you intend to achieve can speak volumes. It will not only help keep you motivated and on track (like a mantra), it will also give your existing and potential clients...Continue reading
Virtual Assistant Defined
A virtual assistant (VA) is a highly skilled and experienced freelance professional providing administrative support, as well as other specialized services, to businesses, entrepreneurs, executives, sales professionals, and others. VA’s are entrepreneurs and business owners in their own right, and work as independent contractors from their homes or personal offices. They possess an understanding of...Continue reading
Your Website – Choosing a Host
Remember this from the first post in this series…”section or’ home’ set aside somewhere (website host) for you to store all your website files.” The website host is that section or home where all your website files are kept so they can be visible to the outside world. It is also where you upload applications...Continue reading