Our Interview for June (coming June 17 – www.VAbizcoach.com) will cover the topic of Finding Clients. My guest expert, Melanie O’Kane of MAD Typing and Consulting (www.madtyping.com), is recognized as a visionary leader, change agent, and someone who is active in revolutionizing the way people think, work and live. While we’re waiting patiently for [...]
I spoke with a newer VA the other day, someone who has been trying to go full-time with her practice for almost two years. She recently purchased our book, Entrepreneurial Freedom, and asked me if I’d be willing to give her several coaching sessions to help motivate her to not give up. I could hear [...]
I just recently replayed my February Elite VA Insider’s CD on Niches, featuring Candy Beauchamps, CEO of OffAssist (www.Offassist.com), which reminded me that I was one of those VAs who just couldn’t understand all the fuss about establishing a niche. I really LOVED doing all sorts of different projects and couldn’t grasp why it would [...]
You hear it everywhere. More people getting laid off; unemployment hasn’t bottomed out yet; and more companies are making tough decisions to stay afloat. I have been seeing increased numbers of home-based business schemes online. Please remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. People trying everything, including paying somebody [...]
I’ve been coaching and mentoring virtual assistants for more than two years. The number one issue that comes through in everything from marketing to client retention is ALWAYS pricing. How to establish your rates? How to take a rate increase? Fear of losing current clients because of an increase? Stumbling over our words when someone [...]
You Really Can’t Afford Not to! I’m a put your money where your mouth is gal. With the unbelievable success of my group coaching model (www.VAbizcoach.com), I have been thrilled to see the number of people who have taken the plunge and invested in this program to take their business to the next level. [...]
Several months ago, Katie Baird of Loose Ends (www.looseends.net) was my guest on the topic of Websites & Search Engine Optimization. Katie offered us a special price for her book, Web Development Guide for Entrepreneurs and Do-It-Yourselfers. I took her up on her kind offer and found this eBook to be full of fabulous resources [...]
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Outrageous Advertising
For anyone who wants to expand their marketing options this is THE book that will help you think outside the box.
The Magic of Newsletter Marketing
Great read on building client relationships through newsletter options.
The Art of Barter
by my dear friend Karen Hoffman who shares incredible insights on making connections and trading for just about anything.
Cracking the $$ Code
a frank look at how differently men and women look at money and how to learn to get paid what you deserve.
Delivering Knock your Socks Off Service
Incredible read with multiple techniques for working successfully even with the most difficult client.
This is a great read about the marketing plan process, especially for VA start-ups. She really goes into some detail about the different elements of marketing and gives some good solid examples.
Great read about mindset and attraction. It was encouraging and inspiring to read about the ‘six-figure’ women she interviewed. If Six-Figures is one of your goals, you would find this an interesting read.
A lot of what I teach in my coaching programs mirrors Michael Port’s system. This is a great read with lots of great resources & exercises. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
The definitive ‘how to’ book for anyone looking to start or grow a small or home-based Virtual Assistance practice; from deciding whether or not you have what it takes, to building a successful and ethical business. Available in soft-cover and eBook versions. A Companion Workbook is available, too.
Wonderful detail and outline to organizing a profitable speaking business. Helps me with speakers I support, too.
Virtual Business Startup System
VA Emarketing Essentials
VA Social Media
VA Passive Income Blueprint
