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How do you follow up?

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 networking is not just in the connection … it’s in the follow up. After you meet someone (whether it’s online or in person), how do you follow up with that person? Do you? Many Virtual Assistants (and other small business owners) get out and start networking, but they fail to do the follow up necessary to keep the interest of the person they have come into contact with. Here are a few ways that you can build a follow up system that will work… Read More »How do you follow up?

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Exactly what do you do? (Hint: I’m a Virtual Assistant is not the right answer!)

So you are probably out there, doing some networking, and getting to know people. How do you respond when people ask you what you do? I have seen this handled many ways, but mostly this is the response that VAs come up with: I am a Virtual Assistant. And then you sit back and wait for them to ask you what that means. You have already confused your prospect. Being a Virtual Assistant is what you do, but it doesn’t tell anyone what you actually can do for them, which is really what their question is all about. So what you need to do is to craft a more succinct message that explains what you do without being the dreaded… Read More »Exactly what do you do? (Hint: I’m a Virtual Assistant is not the right answer!)

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