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
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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,
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 training is often a bit of a DIY project. As there’s no “Bachelor of Being an Awesome V.A.” degree, we’re left to fend for ourselves in vast world of online business. It’s true that there’s no shortage of resources out there to help you advance your skills. But, with
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
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
The question that we get asked by virtual assistants the most is, “How do I attract more clients?” In order for clients to hand over their hard earned money to you, you need to build their confidence that you’re the right chick for the job. So many virtual assistants work
I’m a work-at-home mom. This means that I get the best of both worlds. When my boys were little, I was able to be at home with them. This meant no giving half my paycheck to child care. And, I didn’t have to compromise my income or my career either.
As a virtual assistant, understanding digital marketing is KEY to your success. Once you learn the FUNdamentals, your search for clients will be over. They’ll be coming to YOU! There are tons of tools out there to help you implement digital marketing strategies. So many that it would be impossible to learn every
Digital marketing is our jam! Here at the v.a. chicks, we LOVE it! And, we’ve learned over the past decade that this is the single most in-demand skill clients are looking for when hiring a virtual assistant. You don’t have to know every single thing there is about digital marketing. In fact,
The other day I was finishing up a shopping trip at Target and heading toward the automatic exit doors. I noticed a lady walking a few feet to my right and keeping the exact same pace. It struck me as odd that she wasn’t slowing down and just expecting her
We’re sharing some of the top tools and apps from our virtual assistant tool-kit. These tools help us and our clients rock digital marketing, social scheduling, managing memberships, webinars, and MUCH more. Whether your client is looking for the latest in CRM systems or wants to create a new membership,
Facebook networking can be a very profitable way to find new clients. But, if you aren’t intentional about your networking strategy, it can also the single greatest waste of your time. Follow these 7 tips to tackle Facebook Networking like a pro, and grow your referrals and find your potential
We asked some of the top social media strategists what their tips were for successful social media that produces results. Here are their top 3 tips! 1) Always have a plan As with anything, you’ll see the MOST results from your social media, when you have a plan. Simply posting
Trying to find work as a social media virtual assistant can be tough. It seems that anyone with a Facebook account thinks they have the credentials to take the job. But simply drafting and posting content is never going to get the client the results they want. Which is why
Optimize your blog today and make the most of your efforts. We know, it’s easier said than done. Search engines, like Google, often change the algorithms they use to determine the top ranking websites (meaning they show up on the first page of search results.) But there’s no point in writing
Becoming a Virtual Assistant was one of the best decisions we ever made. But, it wasn’t easy. We stumbled and fumbled along the way and were faced with all types of challenges we never even considered. ✓ Problem clients ✓Worked for hours and never got paid ✓Had clients calling us at 2am
If you are looking to find your first (or next) client, then you have come to the right place. The virtual assistant industry can be a very competitive market. And, the truth is, that any client looking to hire a virtual assistant can easily find one on social media, Fiverr, or
Have you ever wondered what is a virtual assistant? In short, it is the BEST work-from-opportunity out there! Just over twelve years ago, we were fed-up with our 9-5 jobs. We also had crazy lives outside our careers. Bethany was raising two young boys and I was going through a
Become a virtual assistant and live the dream of working from home. Whether you’re looking to leave your full-time job or you’re already at home looking to add to your income, you can become a virtual assistant and get the best of both worlds. Skills Needed to Become a Virtual