Should you be a subcontractor or a solo virtual assistant? The first thing to ask yourself is what the difference between the two is. The first difference between being a subcontractor under another virtual assistant and being a solo virtual assistant is mainly how you get the clients. Subcontractor vs Solo Virtual Assistant There are…
Today, we’re diving into the essential topic of goal setting, specifically goal setting for virtual assistant business success. We’ll start by discussing long-term business goals and how to establish effective, strategic goals to guide your business forward. Generally, long-term goals ranging one to five years. Setting goals across these time horizons allows you to stay…
Can you be a virtual assistant without experience? I would say yes. Before becoming a virtual assistant, I was a youth and children’s director at a local church. And prior to that, I was in college. So, did I have direct experience in being a virtual assistant? No. But did I have experience that translated…
Starting something like tracking after being in business for a while is much more difficult than establishing it from the outset. Tracking is essential because it allows you to understand the different aspects of your business, and the benefits are significant. I’ll admit, when I first started, I only tracked some things. It wasn’t until…
Today I am interviewing my team member, Kristy, about her virtual assistant experience. She has been with me since she started her virtual assistant internship in May of 2023. Shortly after that is when I began building a team in July, and she came on as a team member right after her internship. About Kristy…
We are continuing our series on “Is becoming a virtual assistant right for you?” by answering some questions. Today we answer the last question in our series, “What Skills Do You Need to Become a Virtual Assistant?” Before we dive into today’s topic, I’d like to mention that, in November, I did an entire series…
Today, we are continuing our series on “Is Becoming a Virtual Assistant Right for You?” by asking the question, “What is being a virtual assistant really like?” I share some important areas of business that one would need to be aware of if they were going to pursue the career of becoming a virtual assistant. …