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Top 3 Ways to Find Your First Client

two people shaking hands to seal the deal Welcome to Day 11 of our 5^th Anniversary Blog Tour!

Setting up a virtual assistant business is a lot of work. It can take months from the time you decide to become a VA to the time you’re actually ready to launch. If you’ve reached that stage, congratulations! It’s a big step and one that deserves celebrating.

Now that you’re ready to get down to business, you’re probably eager to land your first client. Unfortunately, posting flyers in your neighbourhood or even launching an awesome website are unlikely to bring you immediate results. Apply one or more of the following strategies and you’ll soon find yourself on the way to success.
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Top 3 Benefits of Being A VA

by Angela Spisak

happy woman business owner Welcome to Day 3 of our 5^th Anniversary Blog Tour!

First of all, if you are unfamiliar with the acronym VA, it stands for virtual assistant. A virtual assistant is a contractor that works virtually or online.

This is a perfect career choice for many, especially for those who want to have a career but prefer not to work in a corporate environment. So what are some benefits of becoming a VA?

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Three Potential VA Opportunities and How to Find Them

by Janet Barclay

smiling virtual assistant As a virtual assistant you can choose to specialize, or you can offer a variety of services. There are pros and cons to each approach.

Whether you’re looking for a particular area in which to specialize, or a new skill to add to your roster, here are three types of services to consider, along with suggestions for finding opportunities.

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Is being a VA right for you?

by GHVA Group

virtual assistant self-assessment If you’re thinking of starting your own business, virtual assistance may be a good choice. It’s a service that’s in demand, and the demand keeps growing as more and more people realize the value of outsourcing their administrative needs.

It’s a career choice that promises variety, daily challenges and the freedom of being your own boss. However, it’s not the right choice for everyone.

Here are a few questions to help you determine if being a VA is right for you.

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Finding Clients Online for Your Virtual Assistant Business

by Janet Barclay

online marketing You probably started your virtual assistant business because you love the idea of choosing your own schedule, dress code, and work environment. Good for you! It’s a great business and it’s very rewarding. Your first challenge in this business, however, is going to be finding clients.

Most people will not be comfortable working with you until they’ve had a chance to get to know, like, and trust you. It’s usually easier to build that type of relationship when you meet in person, but it can also be done online, if you go about it properly.

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3 Reasons Why Every VA Needs an Online Presence

by GHVA Group

Building a VA business? Congratulations! Being self-employed is a fulfilling and rewarding lifestyle.

But before you get too far into that business plan, are you planning on having a website? If you’re going to be a virtual assistant, you need one. Here’s why:

1. Your Clients are Online

You’re a virtual assistant. Emphasis on virtual. That means your business operates online via the Internet, email and perhaps instant messaging and conferencing. Without an online presence, you’re missing out on clients. Many of your clients will be online business owners. They’ll turn to the Internet first to search for a provider.

Even local clients will likely search for you online. It’s how our society buys products and services.

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How Do You Choose a Specialty?

by GHVA Group

As a virtual assistant, do you have a specialty? Or do you offer anything and everything? Experts strongly recommend specializing. Here’s why:

Specializing makes you competitive.

When you specialize in a service or an industry it helps set you apart from your competition. When a potential customer is looking for a virtual administrator, chances are they have a very specific task in mind. If you provide that service or specialize in their industry then you’re going to make it to the top of their list.

Not specializing can make you crazy.

Choosing a specialty means you don’t have to juggle too many tasks and responsibilities. It’s challenging enough to own and grow your own business. The last thing you want to do is add more challenges to your day. If you specialize in a task or an industry then you can focus on being the best provider possible.

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How to Find Great Clients

by GHVA Group

searching for clients Being self-employed can be extremely rewarding, but it can also be a challenge. Often the difference is the type of client you have. The better your clients, the more rewarding your business feels and the happier you are. So, it makes sense to create a strategy to find great clients. Here are a few tactics to consider.

Referrals

GHVA Group members report that the majority of their business comes from word-of-mouth recommendations. Referrals often come from past and current clients, former colleagues, networking associations, and even through volunteer work.

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Common Questions About Setting Your Rates

by GHVA Group

golden dollar sign Setting the rates for your virtual assistant services can be one of the most challenging decisions you have to make. In fact, many aspiring VAs struggle with this decision on an ongoing basis. Let’s take a look at some of the more common rate setting questions. The answers may help you with your decision.

1. What’s the Going Rate for the Task?

Before you can begin setting your own rates, you might want to look at what others are charging. This is by no means the only determining factor. As you’ll see, there are other considerations that are more important. However, knowing what your competition is charging is useful information. With a little research, you’ll be able to better position your business and your services.

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Guide to Starting a Virtual Assistant Business

by GHVA Group

In a world where job security is a thing of the past, more and more people are starting their own business. And with the growth of small businesses in all sectors comes an increased demand for administrative, creative and technical support, and a world of opportunities for virtual assistants.

GHVA Founder Janet Barclay is one of several experts who were interviewed for the FabJob Guide to Become a Virtual Assistant, a comprehensive resource covering a wide range of important topics such as starting a business, marketing, education and training, and how to become a great virtual assistant.

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