Virtual Assistant Training Blog
How can a Virtual Assistant help my business?
During the past few years the term “Virtual Assistant” has become more widespread and people are somewhat aware of what a Virtual Assistant is. However, they don’t always understand how a Virtual Assistant or VA can help them in their own business.
Get Your Local Business Clients Noticed with Google Places
As a Virtual Assistant/Professional have you noticed an increase in demand for your services from local business owners? If yes, then make sure your client's website sits prominently in the Google listings. For local business owners, it's all about getting found in...
Time to Get Socially Serious
According to Facebook statistics there are over 500 million users on Facebook at present! To break it down here is a small bulleted list of findings directly from Facebook itself: More than 500 million active users 50% of our active users log on to Facebook in any...
The Power of Social Media and Reputation Management
Recently someone "tweeted" about bed bugs in a large establishment in a big city. That establishment was taking part in one of the biggest events in the city - a Film Festival due to start this week. Many people would have seen that tweet and we know that bad news...
How do you handle online complaints?
Do you even care if a client posts a complaint saying they are not happy with your product or service?
Put Aside Your Email and Communicate Graphically with Screenshots and Video
Working virtually can often be wracked with miss communication and sometimes misunderstanding. Have you ever had a long dissertation of back and forth emails between a person about a certain project? It can be tricky to communicate your ideas and thoughts via email....
The Trust Factor
Believe it or not one of the most important factors to think about while hiring a Virtual Assistant or working with clients is comprised of one word only, that word is trust. Without it, you might as well call it a day and close your computers. Let me explain in...
The Buzz about Video Marketing
There certainly have been many ways to do marketing business over the years. There is still Outbound Marketing like ads in newspapers, magazines, the Yellow Pages, billboards and mailouts to name a few. And then there is Inbound Marketing where you draw your Target...
Don’t pull your hair out!
Don’t pull your hair out when opening your new business. There is a solution!
Communication Tips for VA’s and Clients – Hearing is Not Always Listening!
Throughout my various experiences in the business world, and I am sure yours as well, there is always a question of:Are you listening to me, or are you just hearing me? There is no doubt a huge difference. Taking it a step further into the emailing era: the question...
