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Picking a Path and Going All In: The Decisive Move for Virtual Assistants advice mindset May 22, 2023

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...

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Why Prioritising Your Clients Is a Recipe for Disaster: Unraveling the Myth advice mindset Apr 24, 2023

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...

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Are you just winging it? mindset Nov 09, 2021

Or are you plodding along, haphazardly getting clients, hoping the business you wish you had will magically happen? ‍

 

Winging it only gets you so far. Creating the life you desire (that one that gives you the ultimate in freedom and flexibility) requires a plan and focus.

We (along...

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You're Not Going To Be The Right Fit VA For Everyone - And That's Okay advice finding clients mindset Sep 20, 2021

Just like not every client is going to be the right-fit for you, you're not going to be the right-fit for every client you meet and/or work with.

You could be the highest performing, most professional, incredibly charming VA super-star around and there will still be clients that won't:

  1. Book a...
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Will You Make It In Business? mindset Sep 07, 2021

Every single one of us has the ability to create the VA business of our dreams.

So why are so many failing? 

For every 10 aspiring virtual assistants we see enter (or attempt to enter) the VA industry, only 2 or 3 actually go on to grow thriving businesses that last longer than 12 months.

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Are Your Insecurities Holding You Back? advice marketing mindset Sep 03, 2021

Yep we bet your insecurities about the way you look are definitely holding your business back!

If you're serious about growing your VA business, about really levelling it up, then it's imperative you stop hiding behind your biz name and logo.

The virtual assistants we see out there killing it,...

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Stretch Your Comfort Zone mindset Jul 27, 2021

You're officially a VA the very first time you get paid for your services.
Sounds easy? For some it is.

For many VAs imposter syndrome, fear of failure, self-doubt and self sabotage don't kick in until it's time to take the next step in GROWING your businesses.

That reluctance you're feeling,...

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Shiny Object Syndrome Getting You Distracted? mindset Jul 20, 2021

Shiny object syndrome isn't just for magpies!

Virtual assistants also like to chase new and interesting gurus, tools, platforms, software, workshops and courses in the hope they will work like a fairy godmother and magically grow their business.

We get it!

You've got to put your blinkers on and...

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Should You Start A VA Business In The Middle Of A Pandemic getting started mindset Aug 18, 2020

After we are hit by a global pandemic, many of us started to work from home.

In this video, we discuss the concerns of aspiring virtual assistants wondering whether this is a good time to start a VA business. 

Click play to watch. Enjoy!

 

~ Jo + Sam

 

 

 

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Becoming A Virtual Assistant In The Middle Of A Pandemic getting started mindset May 13, 2020

You may be wondering whether becoming a virtual assistant right now in the middle of a pandemic is really such a good idea.

In this video, Sam and Jo talk about this very topic.

 

Click play to watch the video. Enjoy!

 

~ Sam + Jo xoxo

 

 

 

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