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Folding Laundry and Other Organizational Tips for VAs

Have you ever heard the expression, how you do one thing is how you do everything? Many years ago a business coach I knew used to say that. She probably still says it. And it’s true! Everyone has a style in which they organize things. No one’s system or style is right or wrong – the only thing that matters is that your system or style works for you. I often get asked for tips to manage time better, to increase productivity, to be more efficient. I don’t think I’m an expert on time management, but I do certain things and I talk about it a lot so I guess that makes others ask me for tips. “For every minute… Read More »Folding Laundry and Other Organizational Tips for VAs

Podcast: Make Meetings Work Better With Your Virtual Assistant Clients

Today’s Quote: You have a meeting to make a decision, not to decide on the question. – Bill Gates Welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to be a ridiculously good virtual assistant. Everyone hates meetings because they often end up being time wasters, but they do serve a purpose. Today I’m going to teach you how to make them super efficient. 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: Meetings are very useful, but so many people don’t use them properly. They take up too much time. They aren’t run properly. They don’t… Read More »Podcast: Make Meetings Work Better With Your Virtual Assistant Clients

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?

Podcast: Which Social Media Platform Should You Use to Market Your VA Business

Today’s Quote: Conversations are happening whether you are there or not. – Kim Garst Welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to be a ridiculously good virtual assistant. Today we are going to talk about social media platforms, and which ones you should be using to market your VA business. 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: Today we are going to talk about social media platforms, and which ones you should be using to market your VA business.  Social media is a huge entity. There are so many places that you can… Read More »Podcast: Which Social Media Platform Should You Use to Market Your VA Business

Podcast: Stop Making These Networking Mistakes as a Virtual Assistant

Today’s Quote: Networking is an investment in your business. It takes time and when done correctly, can yield great results for years to come. – Diane Helbig Welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to be a ridiculously good virtual assistant. Today we are going to talk about networking – and what NOT to do. 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: Ah networking. That thing that VAs hate but need to do to build their business. Let’s start by talking about why we don’t like networking. Yes, it’s true – a lot… Read More »Podcast: Stop Making These Networking Mistakes as a Virtual Assistant

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

Podcast: Creating and Maintaining Momentum in Your VA Business

Today’s Quote: Whatever beginning goals you set for yourself, following through on them will build momentum and a sense of achievement and those small successes will point the way to bigger ones. – Pamela Glass Kelly Welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to be a ridiculously good virtual assistant. Today we are going to talk about momentum – it can be hard to get started or keep going with a lot of things in our VA business. 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: Momentum. So much fun when you get going!… Read More »Podcast: Creating and Maintaining Momentum in Your VA Business

Podcast: When Your Virtual Assistant Business is Ready for Subcontractors

Today’s Quote: The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team. – Phil Jackson Welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to be a ridiculously good virtual assistant. Today we are going to talk about whether your VA business is ready for subcontractors. 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: Is it time for you to bring subcontractors in to your business? There is a right time , and there is a wrong time. And there is a right way to set yourself up for… Read More »Podcast: When Your Virtual Assistant Business is Ready for Subcontractors