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What insurance do virtual assistants need?

29th August 2024

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When it comes to being a VA, you never know what’s around the corner. You’re asked to wear so many hats for your clients that a mistake can come from anywhere, at any time. Having the right insurance in place can make a huge difference. Whether it’s a claim that your work wasn’t up to scratch, or a client has a fall at your offices, it’ll protect your bank balance and reputation. So what insurance does a Virtual Assistant need?
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How to onboard and offboard a client as a VA

9th August 2024

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Once you’ve both agreed you want to work together, it’s time to move onto onboarding them as a client. This includes clarifying how that work will look, as well as gathering together all of the necessary things you need, to fulfil that job spec. 
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Hiring and Working with a Virtual Assistant: A Guide for Business Owners and VAs

2nd August 2024

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Hiring a Virtual Assistant (VA) is an important step in your business growth. A VA can take care of administrative tasks, allowing you to focus on your clients and the work that generates income. To ensure a successful partnership, it’s essential to ask the right questions and for VAs to be ready to provide clear answers.I have been in the VA industry for 12 years, so I understand the ins and outs of this process well. Here’s what you need to know.
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6 Essential Habits for Success as Virtual Assistant

28th July 2024

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Building a thriving Virtual Assistant (VA) business requires more than just administrative skills; it demands a mindset of a business owner. To truly stand out in the competitive VA landscape, you must cultivate habits that enhance your productivity, expertise, and client relationships.  Here are six essential habits tailored for VAs, along with actionable tips to implement them effectively.
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How to inject more personality into your photos for your biz

20th July 2024

Guest blog from Katie Needle for the VA Training Academy
Something I get asked a lot is how to put more of yourself in your photos, to take something that’s more than just a samey-smiley-selfie?!  Are you wondering how to inject more personality into your photos for your biz?  You will want to read this guest blog from Katie Needle.
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Why You Can’t Miss the UK VA Conference 2024

1st July 2024

UK VA Conference: Reasons not to miss the UK VA Conference 2024
The UK VA Conference and Awards is set to return on 11 October 2024 at the Hilton Hotel in Bournemouth, offering a fantastic opportunity for Virtual Assistants to enhance their professional skills and expand their networks. This annual event (the third year in its new format) has become a cornerstone for VA business development, providing valuable insights and connections that can significantly impact your career.
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30 Simple Marketing Tips for Virtual Assistants

14th June 2024

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Starting out as a virtual assistant and learning how to market your business can feel a bit scary at first. There are so many marketing options available – online and offline, free and paid. With all these choices, it’s normal to feel confused or overwhelmed. Our 30 marketing tips for virtual assistants will help make things clearer and easier. We’ll explain simple yet effective ways to promote your VA services, find new clients, and grow your business successfully. Just follow our practical advice tailored specifically for virtual assistants like yourself.
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30 Productive Activities to Boost Your Virtual Assistant Business

12th June 2024

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Unfortunately, every business owner experiences highs and lows, even virtual assistants. One year, you could be gaining new clients through referrals, building an empire, and making more money than ever before. The next, you could be struggling to get by with limited clients.
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10 Effective Ways to Promote Your Virtual Assistant Business Online

12th June 2024

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Learning how to effectively promote your Virtual Assistant business can be a struggle. After all, there are so many different things you can do – it can all feel a little overwhelming. You don’t want to feel pushy or too salesy, and you certainly don’t want to spend masses of time doing it. However, if you want your business to grow, you know that learning how to promote it is something you’re going to have to get used to doing.
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How to tell clients you are raising your prices (includes template letter)

11th June 2024

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There’ll inevitably come a time in your VA business, when you want to raise your prices. I recently delivered a VA Mastermind for four awesome business owners and the topic of raising your prices came up for discussion. The two more experienced members of the group wanted to spend some time focused on this subject – and I can see why. For many VAs (as with any other business owner), the decision to raise your prices is an easy one – the biggest hurdle however, is knowing how to tell your existing clients.
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