Live Your Best Life as a Virtual Assistant

When I first started out as a Virtual Assistant, I wasn’t always sure when my time was billable and when it wasn’t. For example, if a client asked me to do something I’d never done before, I wasn’t comfortable figuring it out while they paid me. But I wasn’t sure I should do it for free, either.

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When I first began as a VA, it was particularly important to get the word out to everyone I knew.

First, I spent time getting clear on how I was going to describe my business (see this post about how to do that). Then it was time to spread the word…

Here’s what I do to stay top of mind and current...

Although I’ve always worked full-time as a Virtual Assistant, for many, the ability to work part-time is a big draw.

In many ways, being at your desk all day can be easier, because when your clients are working, you are too. But with some forethought, you can successfully be a part-time VA.

Here a...

One of the tasks I spend a lot of time doing for clients is posting to their social media accounts. Sometimes I need to create the content from articles and information they’ve given me, other times I just do the posting.

If you’re new to this, the first thing you need is a social media scheduling ...

As Virtual Assistants, we juggle tasks and deadlines constantly, re-prioritizing our work all day long. It can be overwhelming without a good system to manage it. Even worse – you can overlook something important.

Here’s how I organize my calendar to make sure I don’t miss a beat.

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In my experience, on-the-job learning is the best way to acquire new skills as a Virtual Assistant. Creating solutions and working through issues is the best way to really get your head around what matters.

But what if you find yourself with more time than work and you want to improve your skill-se...

We’ve all done it… let someone hire us who’s not a good fit. Sometimes you know right away, other times it takes a while to figure it out.

The only thing worse than firing a client is working with a client who makes your life miserable.

This can spill over into all your work and drive you crazy to...

When you first start out, it’s easy to get by with “back of the envelope” gear: a spare computer, an old notebook, a corner of the kitchen table.

Don’t do that! These tools don’t allow you to be dynamic and to expand. As you get busier with more and more clients, your string and chewing gum set up ...

When talking to your clients, part of your role is to be upbeat and positive. Along the way, of course, they may ask you how you are or inquire about your weekend as the conversation gets started. That’s just common courtesy.

But it’s important to understand that this is not an invitation to launch...

Just because you are capable of a wide range of things, your clients may not know what they are unless you tell them!

Sometimes clients hire a Virtual Assistant for one skill but have no idea what other amazing services that VA has to offer. It’s up to you to let them know.

This way, clients will ...