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Networking is widely considered one of the keys to succeeding as a virtual professional. It really is ‘who you know’ that can help to build and sustain a successful business. But … the key to great...
View ArticleDo You Know Your Magic Number?
I once took a course that helped me to see how I was interacting with potential clients, and how I was attempting to convert those potential clients into actual clients. It introduced me to my ‘magic...
View ArticleSocial Networking: Tips in Etiquette
Working virtually means that we don’t see people face to face every day. We know that we need to perfect the skill of social networking in order to expand our audience and, well, our network. But it...
View Article5 Tips for Effective Networking
As we think about building our business, the principle ‘It’s who you know’ often comes into play. After all, in order to start working with someone, you have to get to know them. Well, in order to get...
View ArticleWho Do You Know?
As a virtual business owner, how many people do you connect with on a regular basis that are not clients or colleagues? Most of us are busy enough that we often stop at networking with clients and...
View Article3 Tips for Networking at Live Events
I just returned from attending a live event called Transform in Atlanta, Georgia. The event was hosted by Pamela Bruner, and there were approximately 300 people in attendance. It was a great teaching...
View Article5 Tips for Better Networking
Keeping your business pipeline full just takes planning. Some small business owners get caught up in the process, rather than the planning piece, and a lot of time can get wasted when you are not...
View Article5 Reasons to Attend IVAA Live Summit
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...
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Use this Networking Strategy to Get More Clients
Building a business can seem like an impossible uphill climb some days. You look at your client list, or your revenue, and you might get discouraged if it’s not where you want it to be. Maybe you don’t...
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Still Doing It The Old Way?
Are you still doing it the old way? I mean getting clients. Are you still slugging it out at networking events, and spending endless hours on social media, only to bring in a new client every few...
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7 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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100 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...
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How 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...
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Don’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!...
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Why 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 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 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 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 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...
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How 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...
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