Year: 2020

My Origin Story: Bethany

Hi, I’m Bethany, Co-Founder of the v.a. chicks. I have been an empowered entrepreneur working from home as a virtual assistant extraordinaire since 2008. How did I get from a snowy small town in Canada to living my dream on the Space Coast of Florida? I’m going to let you

5 Ways to Use Your Current Skills to Become an In-Demand VA

You can use your current skills to become an in-demand virtual assistant. Whether your background is in retail, banking, professional or home services, restaurants, or…really ANYTHING… You already have some of the most in-demand skills clients are looking for! These are referred to as “soft skills” which are a combination of your communication skills, basic computer aptitude,

Essential Tools for Virtual Assistants

Having the right tools for virtual assistants implemented in your biz, and knowing how to use them is important for any in-demand virtual assistant. And yet, we often spend so much time learning, implementing, and managing tools for our clients’ businesses, that we forget to invest the same amount of

Virtual Assistant Dreams: Building Your Biz

The virtual assistant world is enticing, ever-evolving and exceptionally fun!  It can be a lot of hard work, but the benefits will have you flying high. Because, being a virtual assistant gives you the opportunity to be your own boss, ditch that dreaded commute, celebrate casual “everyday” – not just

Virtual Assistant Pricing: Know Your Worth!

As a Virtual Assistant, pricing your services can be tough. Every day we get an email, or 10, with the same question. They usually ask some form of “How much should a virtual assistant charge?” But this is not a simple question to answer. Because Virtual Assistant pricing usually ranges