I always say that communication – GREAT communication – is the ‘alpha and omega’ of a successful business. In online or remote delivery...

I’ve spoken with countless VAs pre-launch who feel they’ve failed before they’ve even started simply because they do not have a niche. ...

I cannot tell you the number of times I’ve been asked why a business such as a VA or Freelancer needs a website… after all, isn’t an...

Whether you’re a new VA or have been in the game for some time, we ALL know that our VA business can be so much more than a means to earn...

With the growth in demand for VAs skyrocketing, it’s no surprise that our industry is booming. And what’s even more exciting is that...

Are you someone who has been circling the 'GO' button on going down the VA path, but just can't quite seem to take the leap? You’ve read...

Since 2020, the Virtual Assistant Industry has grown in popularity as a career of choice for many disenfranchised employees looking to...

Experience, Mindset and Environment; are three critical elements worth considering when contemplating starting a VA business

Last Saturday morning, I found this Tim Ferriss quote and it resonated with me as I began to prepare for another day... (yes, it was...

Times are tough, and thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing fallout, the business landscape has changed dramatically leaving many...

Let’s face it… starting your own business is super exciting. I remember the feeling only too well. That rush of adrenaline when, after...

I want to share something with you... last night, Melissa (one of my amazing team members here at VA Institute) and I jumped on a call...

I don’t know about you, but the Christmas and New Year break always seems to be the time I spend reviewing my business results, and...

Working as a VA or business owner often involves managing expectations and delivering outcomes for multiple clients across many projects.

Networking… we’ve all heard people postulate about the importance of it, and honestly, I understand if your eyes start to glaze over...

More than sending through a contract to sign... In fact, some of the more crucial steps happen after you have that precious signature.

A sound business mindset is profoundly critical to your success. Ultimately, the ability to succeed starts and ends with YOU.

I've been a VA since 2008, and it's a career I've loved from the word go. I thought I'd take a moment to share with you my personal...

I read a great post yesterday which was written by a highly regarded VA Colleague of mine who was speaking about the importance of...

So Christmas is over and another year is just on the horizon… 2018 is about to be the ‘year that was’, and 2019 is the year where our...