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The 5 Biggest Mistakes I’ve Made in 13 Years in Business

This episode, “The 5 Biggest Mistakes I’ve Made in 13 Years in Business” was recorded at the request of one of the Virtual Assistants in my directory. I openly and honestly share with you the mistake I have made in my 13 years of business. There are so many mistakes that we, as business owners,…

Becoming A Virtual Assistant

What Does it Mean to be a Subcontractor?

In today’s episode, we are talking about What Does it Mean to be a Subcontractor and answering some of the most common questions people have about subbing. There are many things to think about when beginning to be a subcontractor, like: How will I get paid? How much should I charge so that it is…

Business Basics

What Can Be Outsourced

In this episode, we will be talking about what can be outsourced. Almost anything can be outsourced to a virtual assistant from making calls to building a website to writing an entire book. In this episode, I share with you many of the things on my list of 300 Ways to VA. In my…

Benefits of Working with a Virtual Assistant

Business Basics

Making a Plan for 2021

In this episode, I encourage you as you are thinking about the new year to reflect back on 2021, assess what has gone well and what you could improve, and how to make plans as you move forward. The first step in doing so is to reflect and assess. Ask yourself several questions such as:…

Becoming A Virtual Assistant

Why VA’s Should Ask for Feedback and Referrals

In this week’s episode, I cover why it is important for a Virtual Assistant to ask for both feedback and referrals. The two main reasons that I recommend a virtual assistant ask for feedback is: #1 So that you can improve. #2 So that you make sure that your clients feel heard and cared about….

Becoming A Virtual Assistant

10 Reasons I am Thankful for my VA Business

In today’s episode, I share with you ten of the reasons that I am thankful for my Virtual Assistant business. These 10 Reasons I am Thankful for my VA Business are just the tip of the iceberg. Here are ten of the reasons: Flexibility. The ability to serve others. The ability to…

Business Basics

Do You Know the ROI on Your Time?

In today’s episode, I talk about the importance of knowing the ROI, or Return on Investment of your time in the different areas of your business. We also talk about how to take an inventory of your time and what to do if you are not getting a good return on your time currently. There…

Becoming A Virtual Assistant

How to Get Paid as a Virtual Assistant

In today’s episode of the Virtual Assistant Advantage Podcast, we are talking about how to get paid. We are all in business for at least one purpose and that is to make money. So as a Virtual Assistant exactly how do you choose to get paid by your clients? One way to get paid from your…

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5 Reasons Why Excellent Customer Service is Essential

In this week’s episode, I address why excellent customer service is essential, especially in a Virtual Assistant business. Just like any other business treating your customers well is important. Not only do I tell you WHY this is the case, but I also cover several ways that you can be sure that your customer service…

Business Basics

Dealing with Setbacks in Life & Business

On this week’s episode of the Virtual Assistant Advantage Podcast, we are talking about dealing with setbacks in life and business. I have had quite a few setbacks as of recently so I thought I’d share some things from real life. During this episode, I give you the following 5 ways to deal with setbacks…

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