Activated Lifelong Learning: A Game-Changer for VAs
In the ever-evolving Virtual Assistant Industry, the pursuit of knowledge is not just a necessity; it's a superpower. Lifelong learning,...
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Ingrid Bayer
Sep 22 min read
Igniting Your VA Journey: Discovering Your ‘Why’
Embarking on the journey to become a Virtual Assistant is exciting, but have you paused to consider your core motivation? Understanding...
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Ingrid Bayer
Jun 32 min read
Cultivating a Growth Mindset for VA Business Success
Feeling stuck in your Virtual Assistant business is definitely not uncommon, but often, the barrier to progress isn't external; it's in...
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Ingrid Bayer
May 12 min read
Are you Ready to Grow and Scale your VA Business?
When you start up as a Virtual Assistant, the major focus will generally revolve predominantly around building a client base and...
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Ingrid Bayer
Mar 202 min read
So, you want to start a VA business...
So, you want to start a VA business… but do you dare? Yeah, I know… like most of us, you get to the point where you’ve poked your nose...
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Ingrid Bayer
Mar 42 min read
Building a Thriving Virtual Assistant Business: Beyond the Basics
Embarking on your Virtual Assistant (VA) journey is exhilarating, but true success demands more than just enthusiasm—it requires a solid...
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Mar 12 min read
Essential Risk Mitigation Strategies for Virtual Assistants
In the ever-evolving world of Virtual Assistance – just as in any business – being prepared for the unexpected is not just wise, it's...
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Ingrid Bayer
Feb 13 min read
Mastering the Art of Finding Clients: Essential Strategies for Virtual Assistants
No matter what business you are in, the art of finding clients is key to your success. At VA Institute, we understand the importance of...
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Ingrid Bayer
Jan 23 min read
Turning Aspirations into Achievements in 2024
As we step over the threshold of 2024 and into a bright and shiny new year, it’s a great opportunity to spend time focusing in on your...
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Ingrid Bayer
Nov 17, 20232 min read
Mastering the Art of Exceptional Customer Service in a Virtual World
For anyone running an online or virtual service-based business, one of the key ingredients to achieving success often boils down to...
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Ingrid Bayer
Nov 1, 20232 min read
Do you trust yourself enough to let go?
When I began my VA journey in 2008, I took what I would call a moderately low-risk approach where I ‘dipped my toes in the water’ (so to...
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Ingrid Bayer
Oct 17, 20232 min read
What's your Mindset?
Want to know the biggest challenge most of us face when starting up a VA business? When moving from employee to business owner, by far...
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Ingrid Bayer
Feb 2, 20232 min read
Stop Talking and Start Listening
I always say that communication – GREAT communication – is the ‘alpha and omega’ of a successful business. In online or remote delivery...
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Ingrid Bayer
Jan 6, 20233 min read
Do I REALLY need a Website?
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...
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Ingrid Bayer
Jan 16, 20224 min read
5 Things to Consider when signing up for a training or mentoring program
Since 2020, the Virtual Assistant Industry has grown in popularity as a career of choice for many disenfranchised employees looking to...
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Ingrid Bayer
Jul 5, 20214 min read
The Three Critical Elements to consider when starting a Home-Based Business
Experience, Mindset and Environment; are three critical elements worth considering when contemplating starting a VA business
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Ingrid Bayer
Dec 7, 20202 min read
Do you REALLY have what it takes to start your own business?
Times are tough, and thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing fallout, the business landscape has changed dramatically leaving many...
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