Podcast: The Conversations That Actually Lead to Clients
Welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to be a ridiculously good virtual assistant. Today I want to talk about the impact that conversations have in your VA business. Today’s...
View ArticlePodcast: Preparing to Network with New People as a Virtual Assistant
Welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to be a ridiculously good virtual assistant. Today I want to talk about how to get ready to network with new people. Today’s Quote: You...
View ArticlePodcast: Getting Virtual Assistant Clients – It’s Who You Know
Today’s Quote: Know where you want to go and make sure the right people know about it. — Meredith Mahoney Welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to be a ridiculously good...
View ArticlePodcast: Virtual Assistants, Answer The Question ‘What Do You Do’ Better
Today’s Quote: You can have everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want. Zig Ziglar Welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to be a...
View ArticlePodcast: Stop Making These Networking Mistakes as a Virtual Assistant
Today’s Quote: Networking is an investment in your business. It takes time and when done correctly, can yield great results for years to come. – Diane Helbig Welcome to another episode of the podcast...
View ArticleHow to Research Good Networking Connections
To make great connections networking for your VA business, all it takes is a little bit of strategy. It’s not about the quantity of connections, it’s about the quality. One of the best things you can...
View ArticleHow to Get Clients Talking About Your VA Business
The best way to get clients talking about your VA business is to start talking about it yourself first. Now I’m not talking about being like that old used car salesman who talks and talks and never...
View ArticleDo I Really Need A Target Market as a VA?
When Virtual Assistants come to me and say they are having trouble finding clients, I always ask them who their target market is. Many times the answer is ‘I don’t have one’ or ‘I haven’t narrowed it...
View ArticleDon’t Wait to Make That Connection
I recently hosted a conference for Virtual Assistants. When you plan an event, you call everyone you know to see if they want to attend, or if they can help or support you in some way. At least I do!...
View Article5 Reasons to Attend a VA Conference
Working as a solo virtual professional, we sometimes run the risk of having a little too much solitude. Sometimes networking mainly consists of water cooler-type conversations with our colleagues, and...
View ArticleHow To Start Conversations with Potential VA Clients
One of the things I see VAs struggle with is how to start conversations with potential clients. Whether it’s online or in person, a simple networking conversation is something that can stop a lot of...
View ArticleNetworking: Making Connections is Essential to Growing Your VA Business
Networking is all about making connections and building relationships. The more people you talk to about your VA business, the more clients you will find. Does the thought of networking make you...
View ArticleOne Networking Tactic Helps You Find More VA Clients
My network isn’t big enough, and other excuses VAs make for not having clients. If your VA business is struggling, it’s probably because you don’t have enough clients. It’s actually one of the biggest...
View ArticleBe Interested, and Interesting, When Networking
If I were to ask you what you do, how would you respond? There are lot of different situations you might be asked that in, so to be fair what I mean is if I meet you at a business … Continue reading →...
View ArticleDo You Love Networking? or Do You Dread It?
Networking is a necessary part of owning a business. As a Virtual Assistant, is networking something you enjoy? Or would you rather do anything else? I talk with a lot of VAs about growing their...
View ArticleWhy Everyday Conversations Are Important in Your Business
I am on the Board of Directors for our local business association, and many times I am called on to represent the association at local events. So that means in some of my networking I am not actually...
View ArticleDon’t Wait to Make That Connection
I recently hosted a conference for Virtual Assistants. When you plan an event, you call everyone you know to see if they want to attend, or if they can help or support you in some way. At least I do!...
View ArticleHow To Start Conversations with Potential Clients
One of the things I see VAs struggle with is how to start conversations with potential clients. Whether it’s online or in person, a simple networking conversation is something that can stop a lot of...
View Article100 Conversations to Grow your Business
This month I started taking part in a great challenge that my friend Sally Guest is doing in one of her Facebook groups. It’s called 100 Conversations in 100 Days and it’s basically a challenge to grow...
View Article7 Tips for Better Face to Face Networking Results
Here is a cool stat for you from a great infographic from Virgin Entrepreneur: 95% say face to face meetings are essential for long-term business relationships. Now I know we are all virtual...
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