It’s one of the most common questions new and experienced virtual assistants (VAs) ask: Is it okay to adjust your rate based on the type of work, client, or complexity of work you’re doing? Should you post your prices publicly? And how do you handle pricing when you want to be seen as an affordable online executive assistant in Australia, without undervaluing yourself in the ... Read on
A CEO’s guide to finding the perfect contractor for your business
Finding the right contractor for your business is like pairing a delicious wine and cheese on a summer’s day: you wonder how you ever managed before that moment. On the flip side, getting it wrong can impact quality and efficiency all the way down to your bottom line. As the CEO of a busy online jobs board for business support and management that is transforming the way businesses outsource, ... Read on
5 Proven Strategies to Get New Clients for your VA Business
As a Virtual Assistant (VA), building a steady client base is key to growing a successful business. However, knowing how to get clients consistently can be tricky, especially when just starting out. In this blog post, we’ll share practical strategies on how to find clients for your VA business, including using digital marketing, attending events, and using the best jobs board in our ... Read on
Let me in! Let me in!
Whether you're sending out a client newsletter, a lead magnet follow-up, or an onboarding sequence, it's frustrating to discover that your carefully crafted emails aren't reaching their destination. Poor email deliverability doesn't just affect open rates—it can damage your domain reputation, reduce trust, and limit the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. As a virtual assistant managing ... Read on
Integrate Your Tech Stack
Zapier GET IT HERE If you've ever found yourself manually copying info from one platform to another, wrestling with repetitive admin, or muttering "there’s got to be a better way"—there is. It’s called Zapier, and it works quietly in the background to link your apps together and make your life easier. Zapier is an automation tool that connects over 6,000 apps—like Gmail, Slack, Trello, ... Read on
Our Top 4 Tips for Hiring a Graphic or Web Designer
Anything beautiful you see on the interwebs has, most likely, been lovingly created by a professional graphic or web designer – but not all are created equal in how they work and what files will ultimately end up in your Dropbox. Over many years of virtual business management, we’ve learnt that there’s not a standard understanding of what a designer does, and this has been a costly and painful ... Read on
Build a Marketing Strategy for your VA Business
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Write Without the Whoopsies
Grammarly GET IT HERE It’s 6 AM. You’re bleary-eyed, firing off a few client emails before your first coffee. Instead of typing “Dear Alex,” your fingers slip and write “Dead Alex.” Nightmare fuel. Luckily, Grammarly is there, quietly working in the background to catch those errors before they make it out into the world. Grammarly is an AI-powered writing assistant that checks your ... Read on
Get Leads with LinkedIn: 7 Hacks to up your LinkedIn Strategy
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