business planning

Still Waiting to Get Your First Virtual Assistant Client?

Not much bothers me more than hearing a Virtual Assistant say they are ‘waiting’ for their first client. It’s a common turn of phrase – when something hasn’t arrived yet, we are awaiting it. But a lot of VAs I know are actually doing exactly that – waiting for the client to contact them. And waiting …. Why does it bother me so much? Because I know that if they just took action, they would get that client. Being in business means finding clients and making sales. Without sales, you have no revenue, and without revenue, you have no business. Virtual Assistants usually don’t have sales experience – and so waiting for clients is simply something that is common because… Read More »Still Waiting to Get Your First Virtual Assistant Client?

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3 Simple Questions To Help You Plan For The Coming Year

Happy New Year! New year, new you, right? Sometimes that’s easier said than done, but if you didn’t get what you wanted out of your VA business last year, now is the time to plan for change. And I’ve got three quick questions to ask you, to help you get your plan in place. 1. Did you make enough money last year? We all have goals, and revenue goals are common in business. Did you make what you expected to make? If you did, congratulations! If you didn’t, why was that? Did you struggle to find clients? Did you discount your rates? Did you not raise your rates when you knew you weren’t earnng enough? Did you miss out on… Read More »3 Simple Questions To Help You Plan For The Coming Year

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Podcast: What It Takes For VAs To Stay In Business Long Term

Today’s Quote: If you look really closely, most overnight successes took a long time. – Steve Jobs Welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to be a ridiculously good virtual assistant. Today we are talking about longevity in business. We all start our Virtual Assistant businesses expecting to be doing it for the long haul, but sometimes our actions do not allow us to do that. So in today’s episode I’ll talk about a few different ways that you can set yourself up for success (and hint: it’s has a lot to do with embracing change at many different turns!) Click the play button above to tune in, or choose your favourite podcast player below:  … Read More »Podcast: What It Takes For VAs To Stay In Business Long Term

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Podcast: Why Our VA Clients Might Ghost Us

Today’s Quote: If you want a solid future you need to create it. You can take charge of your future only when you take control of your income source. You need your own business. – Robert Kiyosaki Welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to be a ridiculously good virtual assistant. Today we are talking about why a client might ghost you – and what to do about it. It’s a situation that happens from time to time – but by handling it correctly you can minimize the effects of it as a VA. Click the play button above to tune in, or choose your favourite podcast player below:   Connect with Tracey D’Aviero, VA Coach… Read More »Podcast: Why Our VA Clients Might Ghost Us

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Podcast: Time Management – VAs Are You Doing It Wrong?

Today’s Quote: Time is the most valuable coin in your life. You and you alone will determine how that coin will be spent. Be careful that you do not let other people spend it for you. – Carl Sandburg Welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to be a ridiculously good virtual assistant. Today we are talking about time management. This is something that so many VAs come to me for help with. Click the play button above to tune in, or choose your favourite podcast player below:   Connect with Tracey D’Aviero, VA Coach and Trainer         Episode Notes: Why is time management so important in your Virtual Assistant business? We all… Read More »Podcast: Time Management – VAs Are You Doing It Wrong?

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Podcast: Stop Struggling With Goal Setting in Your VA Business

Today’s Quote: Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible. Tony Robbins Welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to be a ridiculously good virtual assistant. In this episode, we will talk about how to fix your issues with goal setting. Click the play button above to tune in, or choose your favourite podcast player below:   Connect with Tracey D’Aviero, VA Coach and Trainer         Episode Notes: It is so common for Virtual Assistants to avoid or not focus on goal setting in their business – and then wonder why they are struggling. It’s probably true for many types of businesses, but I think it’s true for… Read More »Podcast: Stop Struggling With Goal Setting in Your VA Business

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Podcast: Create a Simple Business Plan For Your VA Business

Today’s Quote: Failing to plan is planning to fail – Benjamin Franklin Welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to be a ridiculously good virtual assistant. In this episode, we will talk about creating a simple business plan. It may sound daunting but it really helps you get organized with what you want your VA business to be. Click the play button above to tune in, or choose your favourite podcast player below:   Connect with Tracey D’Aviero, VA Coach and Trainer         Episode Notes: Do you really need a business plan for your Virtual Assistant business?Short answer, yes. To succeed in your business, you have to have a plan.And it starts with… Read More »Podcast: Create a Simple Business Plan For Your VA Business

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Do you know what you are doing?

Business planning gets me jazzed up. It’s exciting to flesh out ideas and make plans to bring new and exciting programs to my network. In short, it helps me know what I am doing to bring revenue (and more!) into my business. Do you know what you are doing? If you don’t have a clear picture of your purpose, keep reading! So as I was doing some reading over the holidays, I came upon a course I had taken late last year about marketing. One of the pieces of the program was to develop my Mission Statement. I didn’t remember writing it, but it rang very true when I re-read my homework. (Imagine not remembering something so important!) Here is… Read More »Do you know what you are doing?

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