How to Become a Virtual Assistant

What are the different pricing options you can offer your clients?

Let's look at the difference between per hour rates and packages, and when you should use them, and then we’ll calculate your prices together!

Okay, so tax may not be the most exciting thing to talk about, but it’s a hugely important part of running your business.

Let's answer some of the most common questions people have about tax!

Here's the simple formula you can use to calculate your hourly rate!

Now that you know your hourly rate, let's look at how you can create packages your client's love and how to calculate your package rates!

Creating your brand is about much more than just choosing your favourite colours and putting together some random graphics for your logo. Your brand represents the heart and soul of your business.

Let's look at how you can find your brand personality!

Your business name plays a big part in your branding, but lots of people struggle to come up with one!

I'm going to show you how to create your own, plus the mistakes to avoid when doing so.

We all know what a logo is, but what should your logo do and what should yours look like?

Have no fear, I'm going to walk you through this process!

Obviously, if you want a thriving business you’ll need a consistent flow of clients. So I’ll be showing you the methods you can use to find them, but I’m not just going to leave it there.

We’ll also be looking at how you can get a consistent stream of leads on autopilot and how to nurture your leads so that they go from being a stranger to your client!

Before you start looking for clients, let's get really specific on vocalizing how your services solve your clients’ pain points and why they should work with you.

Your network is full of people who already know and trust you, so they’re the easiest people to reach out to as the hard work is already done!

Let's look at how you can reach out to them and what to say.

Networking groups (virtual or in-person) are a great way to hang out with your ideal client.

But how do you know which groups or events to join?

Online mastermind groups are a great way to mix networking with upskilling!

So, what are mastermind groups and how do you find them?

This is THE cheapest way to meet new clients (in fact, it’s absolutely free!) and if it’s done the right way, this may be all you need to focus on to get clients.

Now we know where to find clients, how can we take them from being a stranger to a client? Grab a notepad and let's find out!

Let’s build your website and create your email address! We’re going to be looking at which platforms to use, the cost and what to include.

First, let’s dive into registering your business!

What do you need to do to register your business and when do you need to do it by?

Now let’s talk contracts! If you’re going to work for clients, you need to have a contract in place with them. If you don’t, neither you nor the client are covered if any issues come up or if there are any misunderstandings about anything.

But where can you find one and what should it include?

As you’re now running a business, you’ll need to get Professional Indemnity Insurance to make sure you and your clients are covered.

So, where can you get insurance and what should it include?

You’ve started working for a new client, so how are you going to invoice them and receive payments?

Let's find out...

At the end of each year, you will need to submit a tax return to your local authority.

In this video, I'll show you how you can prepare and when you need to remember!

I’m going to guess you've got big dreams for your business!

But can you make sure you reach them? Let's find out...

You’ve done all of the hard work in marketing your business and attracting clients, but now want to make sure you have solid processes in place to effortlessly onboard your clients.

Let's get your onboarding process sorted!

Congratulations, you’ve onboarded your new client! What now?

The next thing to do is schedule a Kick-Off call.

Let's look at how to structure you call and what to talk about...

Hands up who here is an organization freak?! (Okay, maybe that's not you, but when your own business is organized behind the scenes, it means you have more time to serve your clients better and less chance of mistakes being made!)

Let's look at how you can keep your projects organized.

Testimonials help to build your know, like & trust factor with potential clients through social proof that you can get results. When people are making an investment in their business, they want to know they’re going to get value for their money.

So, how do you ask clients for them and what type of testimonials are there?

Nobody wants to be in this situation, but at some point you might find yourself dealing with this.

What do you do if a client doesn’t pay?

One of these most common questions people ask when starting their Virtual Assistant business is when should I leave my current job?

This is a great question, because some people are tempted to just jump in straight away, quit their job and start focusing completely on their business.

But is this the best way to do it?