When it comes to cooking up high-converting social media marketing ideas, take it from social butterfly Emily Cooke, Head of Strategy at social media haus Brandshake – good content will always reign supreme. We’ve seen firsthand her deep knowledge and expertise of everything social, and trust us, this gal knows her TikTok from her Twitter to her Threads. Today (20 February 2024), she’s ... Read on
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The Power of One VA Contractor Agreement
Juicy question! We’ve asked our go-to legal expert, Riz (Founder and Director of Foundd Legal) to help Val out with this one. Riz has been a lawyer for more than 20 years, and brings first-hand experience, insight and legal know-how to all the tricky processes and challenges VAs and OBMs face during start-up and growth. She was the obvious choice for training our network on Legal Basics for ... Read on
I want in on the VA sting, but what does a virtual assistant do?
Why would someone hire a remote virtual assistant? Because the virtual assistant skills they can tap into by hiring someone remotely are usually specialised, experienced and flexible to their businesses needs. Plus, because they are tapping into a workforce that is predominantly contract-based, it’s much more affordable and flexible. When they outsource to an Australian VA or OBM, they ... Read on
The Great Rate Debate: Package deal or hourly?
How is a virtual assistant salary put together, and how is it structured? Well, the answer really depends on what kind of business set-up you have. As a starting point, though, remember that there are two main ways to charge a client – either an hourly rate or a package deal – and both have their place. Ready to settle the great rate debate once and for all? Let’s dive in. Explain hourly ... Read on
Price, Price Baby
This is a great question, because uncertainties around pricing are probably the most common concern for Australian virtual assistants and online business managers. There’s also a lot of fluctuation in the answer, and surprisingly, this is a good thing. We’ll unpack why a bit later — but before we get into the technicalities, let’s talk about you. Take a breath. We know pricing ... Read on
They see me rollin’ . . .
Welcome to life post-covid! The only beautiful thing to come out of the pandemic is the shift in workplace dynamics - location, expectations, video call etiquette and flexibility. As remote workplaces have quickly become the norm, so has the change in business arrangements. Being a self-employed contractor means you have the ability to structure your week as much or as little as you need ... Read on
VA on a Jet Plane
Hello, wherever you may be! Let’s start by saying you are absolutely right - as an Australian virtual assistant contractor, you are not an employee, you are a small business owner providing your services to one or several clients on a contractual basis. Unless your service agreement states or confirms that you will work from a specific location, your clients are not able to restrict your ... Read on
Scoping the scene
Firstly, we love that you’re defining the scope of work as your first step. When it comes to the services you can offer looking after a client's website and CRM, the sky is the limit! If you're going to take this on as part of a general retainer package for your Australian virtual assistant business, you could limit any website or CRM work to trackable time. Meaning, if your client ... Read on
There are No Rules
The rules are… there are no rules! The short answer is... No, you don’t need a website before you submit applications to leads. Many Australian virtual assistants and online business managers secure their first clients before they build their websites... So, it is not critical. It is just not ideal. Now, here is the long answer: Having a website gives your business a ... Read on