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May 11, 2020

Being a VA: Running a Business vs. Doing the Work

Since the Covid-19 shutdown, we’ve seen a big influx of inquiries coming in at IVAA from people who want to know how to get started as a VA. If you’re looking to become a virtual professional or an online entrepreneur, congratulations! You have started an amazing journey. Now, you just need to decide where you […]

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April 13, 2020

8 Free Resources for New VAs and Freelancers

One of the most frequently asked requests we hear from new VAs and freelancers is, “Tell me all the cool stuff I can use for FREE.” We’ve compiled a list that covers the basic business essentials you can get for no cost. Here they are in alphabetical order: Canva. How do I love thee? Let […]

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April 12, 2020

Why Virtual Assistant Pricing Seems Higher than an On-Site Administrative Assistant

Are you a small business owner that has researched the possibility of hiring a Virtual Assistant to handle tasks that you can’t seem to get off your to-do list? Do you wonder why VA pricing seems higher than an on-site, in-house administrative assistant? The following article will explain not only the difference in pricing between […]

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March 7, 2020

How to Find a Mentor

When people say, “Experience is the best teacher,” they generally mean one’s own experience. Maybe no lesson is learned so well as the one you learn yourself — the hard way — but I prefer to learn as much as possible from someone else’s experiences. It’s possible to build a successful business without one, but […]

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February 12, 2020

Why You Shouldn’t Work with a VA Without a Contract

I was on a discovery call with a potential client recently. We had a lovely conversation. She was fun and exciting! When we got to the nitty-gritty — cost, payments, and contracts – the conversation went south quickly. She didn’t want a contract because she “didn’t want to be tied down.” That was a red […]

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February 10, 2020

2 Dangerous Questions VAs Ask About Contracts

As savvy VAs, we know we should have a contract our clients sign. But there may be times when we wonder if it’s truly necessary for a certain client because we know them. There are many reasons why a VA should never work without a contract. In this article, I’m going to explain why there […]

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January 13, 2020

How to Achieve the Goals You Set

“A vision without a plan is just a dream. A plan without a vision is just drudgery… but a vision with a plan can change the world.” – Proverb Most of us spend time toiling over our “vision” or “mission” statement. Then we set our goals. Then we get depressed about not reaching them. Repeat. […]

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December 6, 2019

5 Reasons VAs Need to Care About Cyber Security

As a cyber security professional, I keep myself up-to-date by constantly reading and researching related material. In doing so, I come across endless statistics on the impact of cyber security. One particular statistic that has struck me from day one is that “60% of small businesses that are victims of a cyber attack go out […]

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December 6, 2019

5 VA Business Items to Review Annually

Every year, we close the “doors” for the last two weeks of the year. I send an email to clients saying that I will be checking email twice a day and will be back in January. Not much is happening at this time of year anyway, so what do we really miss? I’m a workaholic […]

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December 6, 2019

5 Key Business Factors to Help You Grow Next Year

Another Thanksgiving is in the books (for those in the U.S.), but the year isn’t over yet. Chances are, you are in the midst of preparing for more holiday gatherings this month. Spending time with family and friends is a great way to wind down from another year in business. This is also the perfect […]