Do you have a vision for your Virtual Assistant business? Where do you want to be in 5 years, 3 years and next year? Will you be doing the same thing that you are doing now or will you strive to evolve into someone who is bigger and better? What new service or product can you launch that would advance your business? What can you do that is bigger and better than what you are currently doing?

Start thinking, start dreaming and start envisioning what you can do for your business to catapult you to the next level.

The vision you possess should ignite a fire in you. Do not limit yourself because you think you cannot carry out your vision. You can bring your vision to fruition. It is just a matter of how bad you want it and if you are willing to go the extra mile to make it happen. What is stopping you? Are there roadblocks? How can you get over them? Who can you ask for help? Stop making excuses for why you cannot do it and just get it done.

Becki

Demand Respect

If you set boundaries with clients in the beginning of your partnership the respect is set from day one.

Start with respect from the very first conversation. Most of us offer a consultation to see if we will work well together so while they are asking questions of you take a moment and tell them about your business. What hours do you work? What is your turn around time? What are your payment terms? Tell them all of these things. If you have a specific business development day, tell them when it is and tell them why you have implemented it. This will show them that you are serious about your business.

After you have signed the client, send a little welcome kit that includes a letter letting them know how much you look forward to partnering with them and again explain your hours of operations, turn around time and any other pertinent information that you feel they need to know.

Becki

What are you an expert in? What do you excel in? What can you bring to the table to share with your visitors, potentials and clients? Setting yourself up as an expert shows your potential clients and those around you why they should listen to you and what you have to offer.

An expert exudes confidence in a specified subject matter. They do not just tell people that they are an expert, but rather they show them. Experts are niched, write white papers, extend offers to speak, and write and/or share their knowledge (without giving away the farm). The list is endless of what they do to promote themselves as an expert.

What can you do to set yourself apart from the crowd and be seen as an expert in your specific subject area?

Becki