I’m always inspired by the emails I receive about being a virtual assistant or business in general. When my mentors give me advice I take heed to it. One of them being to operate your business as though you had thousands of clients and people interacting with you. When I first started my business I […]
Stop Being The Collector of Learning And DO!
http://traffic.libsyn.com/tiffanyparson/BTR-AUG25-FreeOffer.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | RSS | MoreThis is an original episode from Tiffany Talks Freelancing. I show I did back in 2012 on Blog Talk Radio. This was in my pre-podcasting days so to speak. The information in this episode is still applicable today. It is all […]
Virtual Assistant TeeShop Launch
How often do you find your self sitting in: – Panera – Starbucks – Dunkin’ or other home away from home with free WIFI and secretly wondered how many potential clients were sitting around you? It’s not like you can just walk up to someone having their lunch and ask them if they could use […]
You’re Neglecting Your Number One Client
A Message to close out the year strong. Dear Virtual Assistants, Social Media Managers, Freelancers and other Virtual Service Providers, You’re neglecting your number one client. What happens when you don’t look after your own business? You fail. Your website sucks. You haven’t been on Facebook since last year. Your last tweet was not relative […]
Do Virtual Assistants Need To Be Incorporated To Accept Clients?
In today’s post, I get asked if you need to be incorporated to accept client projects and how to determine your rate. I love hearing from you. If you’ve got a question for me, please send it to me here. This one is from Tawana. Here’s what she wrote: Hi Tiffany! First of all, I […]
How To Present Yourself In Writing As A Virtual Assistant
I’m a trainer at heart and absolutely love your questions. It lets me know you’re taking action towards your goals of earning an income as a virtual assistant. Whether you’re looking for projects here and there or a regular client roster, your questions give me a peak into what’s happening on the other side of […]
3 Tools To Set You Free From Computer Dependency
I had a little scare the other day with my laptop. Well, one of my laptops. I accidentally spilled water on it. At first I didn’t think anything of it but to wipe it up and keep going. Then I noticed after drying it off when I clicked the keys nothing was happening on the […]
3 Ways To Build Your Virtual Assistant Client List With Local Network Meetings
Usually I’m shouting from the rooftops about having virtual clients. However, as much as we’d like to stay within the four walls of home, at some point it’s good to come out. Here are a few tips on how you can network locally to build your client list. The trick is to strategically attend local […]
Is Your Virtual Assistant Client List Overflowing?
If you’re running a virtual service business, an overflowing client list is likely a dream that seems unattainable. Sure, you’ll do okay for a few months, but then one or more regular clients drops off, and pretty soon you’re facing a big hole in your schedule – and your income. What if I told you […]
The Virtual Assistant Holiday
When there’s a national holiday, such as Memorial Day in the United States, many people take a vacation day. As a virtual assistant it’s kind of sticky when it comes to the holiday, because of course you want to take time off and spend it with your family just like your clients. The biggest realization, […]