Stop trying so hard in your VA Business

You know you want to launch a VA business.  In fact you know you want to start your VA business on the right foot, and you want it to be profitable. Like many new business owners, you might look around, find someone who is already successful, and try to emulate them. It is not necessarily that you want to be them, but you want their results: the success and the income. So, you copy their branding, their tone of voice, and their business structure. You push yourself to fit into a formula that was never designed for you.

Pushing and trying does not work

The problem you will inevitably face is that it is not your formula. Constant pushing and straining is an indicator that something is wrong. You need to stop trying so hard, take your foot off the pedal, and give yourself the space to find the strategy that works for you.

You are the secret ingredient

The secret formula for your success is you. You are what makes your business unique. While you may have similar technical skills to other VAs, you possess a specific combination of experience, attitude, and personality that no one else can replicate.

Find your natural flow

For a business to be naturally successful, you must drop the act and find your flow. Ask yourself: What comes easily to you? What do you actually love doing? Which clients would you help for free if you had to, simply because you get a buzz from the work? When you align your business with these answers, the work stops being a struggle.

Focus on value over appearance

When you work with your natural talents, you offer your clients authenticity and integrity. Your focus shifts from worrying about how you look or how you are coming across to firmly providing true value.

When you focus on giving your best, you go above and beyond the norm. You create an impact that stays with your clients, turning them into a raving fan base. You stop worrying about competition because you are no longer trying to fit into a mould.

I am well aware that we are not the only VA training provider online. However, by focusing on our specific strengths, we provide VAs with exactly what they need during and after their training. One of our graduates recently noted that the support does not end at graduation; it feels like a family where you can tap into mentoring that suits your specific stage of business.

Get professional support

Do not try to do this alone. Starting a VA business is daunting, especially if you fall into the trap of comparison. Instead of worrying about others, get someone who has already succeeded to give you the direct support you need.

Hire a VA mentor or enrol in a course that draws on real industry experience, such as our VA Momentum Course. You will benefit from established knowledge while being encouraged to create your own success formula, rather than becoming a pale imitation of someone else.  Are you ready to create the success formula for your own VA business? Our VA Momentum Course starts at £750.