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Become an awesome Virtual Assistant
I have been in your shoes.
What if I told you that I know exactly how you are feeling right now? You're working hard as either a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant and you LOVE what you do but you are feeling frustrated.
You need a new challenge and you know that sticking it out where you are or moving to a new company still won't address the desire for something different.
You've heard about Freelance PAs, VAs / Virtual Assistants and you want to find out more about it.
That was me.
In 2007, I stumbled across the idea of becoming a VA but the timing wasn't right and the confidence certainly wasn't there. Fast forward to 2015 and I was ready to make the leap, I had corporate and SME experience and I loved the variety of the role but it was no longer fulfilling me in the way it once did. There was something missing.
2016 was the plan to make it a reality.
In 2015, I did the research and my mind was made up, I was going to make it a reality!!
I gave my three months notice at the end of the first week of January and then a week later, I found out I was pregnant! Amazing news but it meant the plan would have to go on hold.
Launch plan 2017.
I continued to research and make plans in the middle of the night, usually whilst trying to get my son to settle or whilst he was sleeping in the baby carrier but in June 2017, I unofficially soft-launched my business and my son was 8-months-old.
It's been challenging.
I'm not going to lie, it's not easy, or at least it isn't unless you know lots of people who own their own businesses and will need your services.
When I launched, I was starting from scratch and it took a lot of hard work! I have a methodical mindset, which is why I opted for a soft-launch, I needed to decide whether this was right for me because it isn't right for everyone.
Learn from my experiences.
Here we are, it's 2020 and I have a team of freelancers who support my clients with a number of different services.
I made my dream a reality and you can too! I will share with you the good, the bad and the ugly.
Stop procrastinating, make this a reality
Understanding YOU
Identifying your MARKET
Understanding YOU
To do this properly, I really need to understand what makes you 'tick'.
What do you enjoy, how do you like to work, what frustrates you, what experience do you have?
Defining your WHY
Identifying your MARKET
Understanding YOU
Quite simply, why do you want to become a Virtual Assistant? Why do you think it is 'right' for you?
This can often feel stressful but it's best to identify it early on.
Identifying your MARKET
Identifying your MARKET
Identifying your MARKET
This is about exploring and digging into the detail of your background. How does it fit in with who you want to attract as your ideal client.
Making it a REALITY
Outlining your SERVICES
Identifying your MARKET
Everything you need to think about in terms of financials, legalities, social platforms and creating a website.
Defining your BRAND
Outlining your SERVICES
Outlining your SERVICES
Creating a brand isn't just about a logo and pretty colours, it's thinking about your tone of voice, messaging and how you want to be perceived.
Outlining your SERVICES
Outlining your SERVICES
Outlining your SERVICES
In week 3, we talked about your ideal client but now it's time to address how you can help them.
PRICING strategies
PRICING strategies
PRICING strategies
This is often one of the most talked about topics! Together we will discuss what would work best for you.
Establishing GOALS
PRICING strategies
PRICING strategies
Have a plan, establish what you want to achieve and by when!
Finding CLIENTS
PRICING strategies
Addressing the WOBBLES
Where do your ideal clients hang out, how are you going to find them and what will you say to them?
Addressing the WOBBLES
Addressing the WOBBLES
Addressing the WOBBLES
By week 10, you're probably starting to question yourself, 'can I do this?", "I'm not good enough", "the market is saturated", we will address any concerns you have.
Trade SECRETS
Addressing the WOBBLES
Building an AUDIENCE
What tools should you try, what will help you with your own time management and what will make your clients life easier.
Building an AUDIENCE
Addressing the WOBBLES
Building an AUDIENCE
This is about understanding how to get noticed, to build a reputation as the person people want to work with.
YOU'VE GOT THIS!
YOU'VE GOT THIS!
YOU'VE GOT THIS!
I believe in YOU! Now it's time to believe in yourself.