Making Lemonade with Lemons
You know those times that you look at something in your business and just go ‘ugh’? You know the things I mean … either you are looking at revenue that is lower than you expected, or expenses that are...
View ArticleHow to Manage Your Stress Level
Being a solopreneur can take its toll on your body, and your mind. There is always an incomplete list of things that need doing. There are always better ways to do the things you do daily. There are...
View ArticleMake a Decision Now – What Do You Want to Do?
Do you like vacuuming? I can’t stand it. I tend to do it quickly to get it overwith so it makes me all hot and sweaty. Just probably my least favourite household chore. I do a decent job but I often...
View ArticleIs Finding a Niche Really Necessary?
One of the things that comes up quite often in my discussions with VAs is whether they need to find a niche to be successful. My answer to this question is a definite YES and NO. Choosing a niche is a...
View ArticleDo You Dream Big?
Have you ever made a vision board? I attended a workshop last week that was hosted by a colleague – it was called Grilled Cheese and Girl Talk. Why on Earth would I not attend such an event?! (you had...
View ArticleHelp! How Do I Fix Scope Creep in My VA Business?
Quick question: do you love everything you do every day for all of your Virtual Assistant clients? Many VAs I talk to can’t say they love everything they do. Some of them don’t even LIKE what they are...
View ArticleHow Often Do You Say No as a VA?
When is the last time you said no to a client? A lot of Virtual Assistants I talk to say one of their biggest issues is doing tasks they don’t want to do every day. For some reason, they think they...
View ArticleAre You Still Afraid to Niche Down Your VA Services?
Fear of niching down is very common for Virtual Assistants. Is it for you? Every time I ask VAs who their target market is, or what their service offerings are, and I get a vague answer, I know they...
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