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As a virtual assistant (VA) business owner, finding the right talent to join your team can be a daunting task.

When recruiting you'll typically encounter a high percentage of unsuitable applicants. Therefore it's essential to have an efficient and effective shortlisting process in place.

In this...

We address the dilemma faced by many VAs who are on the fence about whether to work for established VA businesses while simultaneously growing their own client base.

In this blog post, we'll provide actionable advice and insights to help you make an informed decision about the direction of your...

Are you an aspiring virtual assistant feeling overwhelmed, stressed out, and unsure about what to focus on first to launch your business and land your first client?

This blog post will break down exactly what we'd do if we were to start our VA business journey all over again, today.

Let it...

In today's digital age, online networking has become an essential tool for Virtual Assistants (VAs) to connect with potential clients, build relationships, and grow their businesses. However, not all virtual assistants know how to navigate the world of online networking effectively. 

This...

Remember that motto we all learnt in the 90s - "the customer is always right". Well we're here to tell you it's all bullshit. That's right. The customer (or client in our case) is NOT always right and thinking so can have disastrous consequences for you and your business. 

We want you...

Recurring revenue is a crucial aspect of building a sustainable VA business, as it helps break the feast/famine cycle many freelancers and small business owners find themselves in.

In this blog post, we'll help you incorporate recurring revenue into your VA business and create...

Credibility is one part of the all-important 'Know, Like and Trust' factor potential clients are looking for in a VA.

Coming across as a credible virtual assistant means that leads will feel confident that you're someone to trust, that you’re going to fulfill your promises to them, that...

Here are four signs that it's time for you to take a good hard look at your prices and how you're packaging them up.

1 No one is telling you that you're too expensive.

2 You're not making any profit and/or paying yourself regularly.

3 You've started to feel resentment towards your...

If so, it's time to nip it in the bud!

Allowing yourself to be treated as an employee (which as a virtual assistant you're not) is an easy trap to fall into, so don't feel bad.

But if you allow your clients to continue to treat you this way you may just find yourself:

• Working full-time for part...

We talk a lot about 'red flag' clients.  You know the ones ... the leads and clients that display behaviors that indicate they aren't the right fit for you personally or professionally.

And unfortunately as virtual assistants we also need to be on the look out for the red flags that warn us...