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Guilty, I’ll own it. I even have part of my business as a totally local biz, but I still don’t remember to convert all my advertising to being local.
Sometimes being online keeps my head thinking only online. I am a VA, but why does that have to be strictly virtual? Why wouldn’t some local small businesses want a contractor to help them get a newsletter out, manage a mailing list, set up their website, or any number of details that a small business can’t get to. Many small businesses can’t afford full-time employees and even regular part-time employees for that matter.
This was posted by Val on February 25th, 2010. You can find more information like this in Expertise and Outsourcing and marketing. There are no thoughts on this post, would you like to add one?
Marketing is something many virtual workers struggle with. They know that they can do the job at hand but often face difficulty in passing on the message that they are available, ready and willing to do the task.
If you’re a virtual assistant, writer, web designer or other virtual worker, these marketing tactics will help you find and keep clients.
#1 – Work on what you have. If you currently have a client (or more), maximize what you currently have before looking for new clients. Let your clients know that you’re available for other services. Regularly keep in touch with them and let them know you are happy to help. Often times, you’ll find you email a client to let them know you’re availability and they’ll give you a new project.
This was posted by Val on October 22nd, 2009. You can find more information like this in Business Ideas and Expertise and Outsourcing and marketing. There are no thoughts on this post, would you like to add one?
The more I VA the more I learn. Isn’t that the way with every job/profession though? I have learned a lot in the last 4 months and not all of it has been good. But, I am bound and determined to learn from the experiences no matter what.
This was posted by Val on September 12th, 2009. You can find more information like this in Business Ideas and Expertise and General Biz and Outsourcing. There are no thoughts on this post, would you like to add one?
Tips for Starting your Home-Based Service Business
The current trend is towards more home-based businesses. They require lower overhead and startup money making them easier for entrepreneurs with limited fund. If you are thinking about starting a home-based service business, here are a few tips for getting started on the right foot.
What is a service business?
Service businesses are those that provide help to others. This can be anything from mowing the lawn to managing business accounts. The basis of a successful service business is one that supplies a need. In your area, it may take some research to discover the top service needs and then figure out which one you can provide.
This was posted by Val on August 21st, 2009. You can find more information like this in Business Ideas and Outsourcing. There are no thoughts on this post, would you like to add one?
Top 3 Reasons to Outsource Article Writing
There are more than three reasons why you should outsource your work, but the top 3 reasons to outsource article writing jobs are cost, article rights and the ability to write in any area. Once you have a few writers to rely on, your business can only prosper.
It costs less than having a full time hourly employee. Outsourcing your articles allows you to pay for the articles written instead of keeping a full time employee that may not have enough writing to do at one time to explain compensation.
This was posted by Val on August 12th, 2009. You can find more information like this in Outsourcing. There are 1 thought on this post, would you like to add one?
Resources You Can Use To Avoid Spreading Yourself Too Thin
If you are a business-owner, you’re probably very passionate about what you do. That’s great and it’s the reason you went into the venture for yourself in the first place. However, this mindset can also get you into trouble as you may have a tendency to take on multiple projects and start feeling that dread of spreading yourself too “thin”. When you do that, you can’t devote as much time to each task and the quality of your work may suffer as a result. So what resources are available out there for the business owner who is spreading herself too thin and needs a little help?
This was posted by Val on August 7th, 2009. You can find more information like this in Featured and Outsourcing. There are no thoughts on this post, would you like to add one?
Well, I’m not afraid to admit stupity. Sometimes it just takes a little more brain power than other times. lol When thinking offline it sometimes takes me longer to make the connections.
I’ve been wanting an offline VA. Seriously, I have had no idea how to find one, but I’ve really wanted one. But how do you go about finding someone, then trusting them to come in to your house? That’s going to take some serious time and even then I’m not sure.
Then I had a total epiphany. Why am I not using my kids? I’m not talking about slave labor here, but using the internet skills I teach them?
This was posted by Val on June 21st, 2009. You can find more information like this in Kids and Outsourcing. There are 2 thoughts on this post, would you like to add one?
I know that sometimes finding the right clients can be very tricky and time consuming. You want clients that are looking for your exact expertise so you do not have to spend a lot of time researching and promoting yourself to find new clients. I mean that would totally be the ideal right? lol
Having the right amount of clients goes a long way to keeping your peace of mind. You have bills to pay and outdoor furniture to buy. You need the right balance of steady clients and maybe some single project clients mixed in to keep it fresh? Put your expertise out for your future clients to see.
This was posted by Val on May 25th, 2009. You can find more information like this in Business Ideas and Expertise and Membership Sites and Outsourcing. There are 3 thoughts on this post, would you like to add one?
