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How blogging can help increase your Virtual Assistant business

21st February 2025

Supercharge Your VA Business with a Winning Blog: 3 Tips That Actually Work Want to attract more clients and boost your VA business? Blogging is a fantastic way to do it! It’s not just about writing any old post, though. To really see results, you need a smart strategy.

Want to attract more traffic to your website?

21st February 2025

This blog post, originally published 13 years ago, highlighted the importance of blogging for driving traffic to your Virtual Assistant (VA) website. While the core message remains relevant, the digital landscape has evolved significantly. Let’s refresh these ideas and explore modern strategies to attract potential clients.

Why enter awards?

21st February 2025

You may be wondering what is the point of entering awards? Why set yourself up to be disheartened if you don’t win? Well there are many reason’s why entering awards is not only good for your business but also good for you. The main reason to enter awards is the recognition you receive on not only winning an award, but also for being nominated or becoming a finalist. Its realising that someone believes you do an exceptional job, provide an outstanding service and wants to show you that what you have provided for them is top class and that you deserved to be recognised for your effort and hard work.

Understanding user research: how it can give your clients the edge

17th February 2025

Virtual assistants play a crucial role in supporting clients and their business. One way you could add even more value is by understanding user research and how it can help your clients make smarter decisions. Polly Gannaway has written a guest blog all about how understanding user research can give your clients the competitive edge.

Conquer Imposter Syndrome and Thrive

7th February 2025

Feeling like a fraud? Like you’re just winging it and everyone’s about to find out? You’re not alone. Imposter syndrome is incredibly common, especially for virtual assistants navigating the challenges of running their own businesses. It’s that nagging feeling that you’re not good enough, that your successes are down to luck, and that you’re about to be exposed as a phoney. But here’s the good news: you can overcome it.

Benefits of Attending Trade Shows as a Virtual Assistant

25th January 2025

Trade shows remain an invaluable resource for business growth, offering a unique blend of networking, learning, and marketing opportunities. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a budding entrepreneur, these events can significantly impact your business trajectory. Let’s explore why attending trade shows should be a priority for your business strategy.

5 things you should ask when getting VA business insurance

16th January 2025

So, you’ve decided to protect your VA business with some professional insurance. Good decision. Now it’s just a matter of deciding what you need and what you don’t. That might be easier said than done because FCA rules say direct insurers can’t give you advice – even about their own insurance. Or at least, not without seeking extensive training first. And their permission. Most independent brokers have more leeway, however, so you might be better off going to one of those and asking lots of questions. At least then you’ll know you’ll have a) got the right insurance and b) probably saved money.

How to stay accountable with our goals

12th January 2025

Setting and achieving goals is a cornerstone of success in any business, especially for virtual assistants. As a seasoned VA coach and mentor with years of industry experience, I’ve seen firsthand how weekly accountability can be a game-changer in staying on track and propelling your business forward.

Should a VA sign a clients contract?

31st December 2024

As an independent business owner, it is your job to provide a contract (your ts and cs) and set out the basis on which you do business. However, when it comes to clients giving you access to personal data they have collected about their prospects, customers, team or suppliers it is their job as a data controller to give you written instructions in the form of a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) telling you (the data processor) what you may do with information they share with you, why, and how to secure it and use it.

Can Kirmada Reduce a Virtual Assistant’s Overwhelm?

18th December 2024

Kirmada were a sponsor of the UK VA Conference 2024 and I have invited Adam and Rik to write guest blog posts for the wider VA community to share about their product, the productivity tool Kirmada. This is the first in that series from Adam. Working closely with virtual assistants means we hear the issues which plague them. Cash flows, overwhelming to-do lists, missed time recording, team management, and more, are all at the forefront of their responsibilities. And this is before they’ve actually done any client work. And while VA’s pride themselves in being able to reduce their clients’ workloads and stress, the VA themselves often end up feeling overwhelmed.

About AMANDA

Amanda Johnson is not just a mentor; she is a catalyst for transformation in the Virtual Assistant industry, helping professionals not only start but scale their businesses to new heights. Her dedication to her clients’ success is matched only by her commitment to integrity, honesty, and empowerment.

How blogging can help increase your Virtual Assistant business

21st February 2025

Want to attract more traffic to your website?

21st February 2025

Why enter awards?

21st February 2025

Understanding user research: how it can give your clients the edge

17th February 2025

Conquer Imposter Syndrome and Thrive

7th February 2025

Benefits of Attending Trade Shows as a Virtual Assistant

25th January 2025

5 things you should ask when getting VA business insurance

16th January 2025

How to stay accountable with our goals

12th January 2025

Should a VA sign a clients contract?

31st December 2024

Can Kirmada Reduce a Virtual Assistant’s Overwhelm?

18th December 2024

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