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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.

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.

30 Productive Activities to Boost Your Virtual Assistant Business

12th June 2024

what do you do when business is slow as a VA
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.

10 Effective Ways to Promote Your Virtual Assistant Business Online

12th June 2024

which of our 10 ways will you try to market your VA business
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.

10 Proven Strategies to Find Clients for Your Virtual Assistant Business

10th June 2024

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No matter how established your VA business is, you’ll always need new clients. If you’re a new VA business, you’re looking to find clients for your VA business to get those first clients on your books. Established VA businesses also need new clients too, to keep their books full and to utilise any Associates they may have.

How to develop a personable brand voice

14th October 2022

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You hear a lot of jargon in content marketing. CTAs, KPIs, B2B, SEO… It can make the prospect of promoting your business far more complex and intimidating than it really is. Marketing is simply about connection. Having conversations, building relationships and generating trust, so the right people want to work with you.

How to Effectively Manage Social Media for Multiple Clients

26th April 2021

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Managing social media for multiple clients requires more than just creativity; it demands a solid system. Learn how to maintain brand individualisation, build effective cheat sheets, and use batch scheduling to scale your VA business without burning out. This guide covers everything from buyer personas to content curation tools for the busy Virtual Assistant.

5 steps you need to take for better selling results

11th June 2020

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s your messaging coherent? Is your pricing accessible? If you aren’t seeing the sales results you want, it’s time to look at your process from the client’s perspective. Follow these 5 steps to refine your offers and turn your VA business into a client-attracting machine.

An Interview with Jennifer Corcoran on personal branding

31st May 2017

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Personal branding is not just a buzzword; it is an extension of your personality that dictates every client interaction. Jennifer Corcoran joins us to share her expert 7-step framework for building an authentic personal brand. From internal assessments to marketing your unique value, these practical tips will help any Virtual Assistant stand out, build credibility, and thrive in a crowded marketplace.

Falling in Love with Social Media – Guest Blog from Julia Roberts

14th June 2015

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Many Virtual Assistants feel daunted by the ever-changing world of social media. Julia Roberts, founder of Your Virtual Office PA, shares her straight-talking journey from being terrified of Twitter to winning awards for her digital confidence. If you are feeling overwhelmed, her story is the nudge you need to stop overthinking and start doing.

About AMANDA

Amanda Johnson, Founder of VA Training Academy®, Military Veteran, VA Coach Trainer and Mentor - wearing her miniature medals

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.

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Welcome to our refreshed home!

We’ve given VACT’s VA Training Academy® a makeover, but your favourite resources are still here. 

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Be sure to explore our updated courses and free resources too. We’ve got awesome new stuff coming that you won’t want to miss.

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VACT logo - home of the VA training academy, the UK VA Conference and the UK VA Awards

Welcome to our refreshed home!

We’ve given VACT’s VA Training Academy® a makeover, but your favourite resources are still here. 

Check it out, update your bookmarks, and let us know what you think of our new look – we’re excited!

Be sure to explore our updated courses and free resources too. We’ve got awesome new stuff coming that you won’t want to miss.

Thanks for joining us!