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06/09/2018

Julie Christine Stoian Live

As a VA it can be difficult trying to figure out a routine that maximizes your productivity. Check out this simple, actionable plan described by Julie Stoian.

#VAlife #virtualassistant #productivity

So many busy entrepreneurs (especially moms and dads!) try to work through massive to-do lists without a strategy.

This leads to paralysis when tasks try to compete for priority. At the end of the day, very little gets accomplished.

In this episode, learn the steps to tackle to-do lists with a plan that will completely transform your life and productivity.

Hint: We’ll be matching the importance of the task to the sacredness of the time, so pull out a pen and paper.

Questions about where your blocks of time are and categorizing your tasks? Let me know in the comments below.

05/25/2018

How to Find Your Niche as an Online Business Owner

Virtual assistants listen up! Find a niche you're passionate about serving rather than trying to serve anyone and everyone! Here's how...

#virtualassistant #VAtips #digitalmarketing

Serving a niche market allows you to focus your offerings and develop a deeper level of expertise than serving a broad market. This article guides you through the process of finding your niche as an online business owner by focusing on your skills, interests, and the needs of your specific buyers.

05/12/2018

The Virtual Savvy

Great tips from The Virtual Savvy about different types of opt ins you can use to build your email list!

Need an idea for your next opt-in? Abbey Ashley from The Virtual Savvy gives you 10 KILLER ideas for your next opt-in!

Make sure to download the Opt-In Optimizer Toolkit so you can create your own IRRESISTIBLE freebie opt-in at www.thevirtualsavvy.com/optintoolkit

Also, make sure to catch PART I and Part II of this series:

PART I: Should I have an opt-in?
https://youtu.be/o0b0puAlQuA

PART II: How to create an opt-in (Replay of a Live Training)
https://youtu.be/buBOzYYDJF4

05/05/2018

Pinterest SEO: Best Practices in 2018

Do you use Pinterest to market your VA business? Do you manage your clients' Pinterest accounts? Check out this article on recent changes to Pinterest that will help your pins reach your target audience.

#virtualassistant #blogging #socialmedia

Pinterest made some changes recently to help content creators have better results on the platform. This article highlights Pinterest's best practices and SEO as explained by Pinterest's Head of Product Marketing, Sarah Hoople Shere. Learn best practices for Pinterest SEO in 2018.

04/21/2018

5 Tips To Avoid Social Media Burnout : Solopreneurs, Direct Sellers, Business Owners : Monk & Mills

If you feel like social media is slowly killing your soul, check out these tips to avoid social media overload!

Social media burnout is real and it can be difficult to navigate as a business owner. Setting clear boundaries between you and your phone can not only save your business but it can save your sanity! Check out the latest videos and be sure to subscribe to our channel directly to be the first to …

04/18/2018

How to Create a Free Quiz Using Interact for Lead Generation

Have you ever wondered how to create those cool quizzes that people use to generate leads for their businesses? Here's how to use Interact. And, bonus, they have a free option that is amazing. I used it to create a quiz for a client recently. Check out how I did it. This article walks you through the steps of setting up a quiz in Interact.

This article walks you through how to create a free quiz using Interact. If you’re bootstrapping it, like most online business owners, digital marketers, and bloggers, then you’ll love using Interact to create engaging quizzes that can be embedded on your website and shared on social media.

04/16/2018

4 Tips for Engaging Instagram Content [Examples]

Are you managing your client's Instagram account? If so, check out these tips for increasing engagement and gaining followers!
http://contentmarketinginstitute.com/2018/04/instagram-content-examples

#virtualassistant #socialmediamanagement

Instagram-referred visitors spend a lot more time on e-commerce sites than those from other social media. Read on for tips – Content Marketing Institute

04/16/2018

How to Post to Instagram From Your Computer - Sassy Suite

If you create images on your computer and need an easy way to post them to Instagram, check this out!

Whoa – game changer, you guys. Posting to Instagram from your computer! One of the challenges of Instagram, has always been that you could only post from the mobile app. NOT ANYMORE! For those of us on our laptops all day long, this method of posting to Instagram from your computer will make life ...

04/05/2018

The Virtual Savvy

If you use Gmail, check out how to create a custom signature! Make your business emails look professional!

Want to create a professional Gmail signature with social share icons? I create an 8 minute tutorial that shows you exactly how!

You can also watch it (and download the social icons I used) here: http://goo.gl/3CZwFO

04/05/2018

BELAY Solutions

I highly recommend BELAY Solutions. I got my start as a VA with them.

#virtualassistant #remotejobs

Find balance between your career and family by working remotely. Apply to join our team today!

03/17/2018

How to Repurpose Your Facebook Live Videos

Do you, or your clients, do Facebook live videos? Here's how to repurpose them to get even more value out of them. Grow your traffic and your page by repurposing your videos.

https://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/how-to-repurpose-your-facebook-live-videos/

Are you using Facebook Live? Do you want more mileage out of your broadcasts? Reusing your Facebook Live video can help improve your impact and visibility. In this article, you'll discover how to download and repurpose your Facebook Live videos on other social media platforms. Listen to this article...

03/17/2018

7 Social Media Templates to Save You Hours of Work

Need to set up a social media calendar for your clients? Check out this post from Hootsuite and download their free templates.

https://blog.hootsuite.com/social-media-templates/

#freelancer #virtualassistant #socialmediatips

Whether you're managing social media for a company or just looking to boost your online profile, here are seven social media templates to save you time.

03/16/2018

25 Epic Design Tips for Non-Designers

Do you love Canva? It's my go-to app for creating images for my client and my business.

Here are some great Canva tips that will elevate your design game.

https://www.canva.com/learn/graphic-design-tips-non-designers/

From font pairing and scale, to alignment and white space, let this ultimate guide help you through the pits and peaks of the graphic design process.

03/16/2018

Hey VAs! We made it through another week!

Give yourself a high five for all you do for your clients and your business!

#VAlife #virtualassistantsrock #Fridayvibes

03/04/2018

Free New Client Kit | CoachGlue.com

New client on-boarding forms you can use in your business right now? And they're free? Yes please!

https://coachglue.com/programs/free-new-client-kit/

#virtualassistant
#freelancer

Get Access to 17 of our Most Popular Done-for-You Coaching Forms for FREE! Here’s What’s Included in this Kit:  Welcome Letter As the first experience of your new client kit, your welcome letter will be warm, encouraging and build excitement for your time together  Payment Arrangements For...

02/21/2018

How to Market Your Virtual Assistant Business on a Small Budget | Virtual Assistant Career

Bootstrapping your VA business? Check out these marketing tips that cost little but have a big impact!

https://virtualassistantcareer.com/marketing/marketing-your-virtual-assistant-business-small-budget

#virtualassistant #freelance

If you're just starting out, or you are finding that you're short on funds, you may need to find ways to market your virtual assistant business on a small budget.

02/20/2018

How to Write Great Pinterest Image Descriptions • Kimi Kinsey

Are you using Pinterest for your VA business? You should be pinning your blog posts and optimizing your images for Pinterest. Here's how...

https://kimikinsey.com/how-to-write-great-pinterest-image-descriptions/

#virtualassistant #Pinterest

How to write Pinterest descriptions for your images that are SEO friendly and get your content found in searches on Pinterest.

02/13/2018

How to Stop Overwhelming Client Prospects | Virtual Assistant Career

Stop overwhelming potential clients by following these tips.

https://virtualassistantcareer.com/tips-goodies/how-to-stop-overwhelming-your-client-prospects

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#freelancer

Make things simple for your prospects and for yourself. Create a highly focused strategy that strives to offer specific information to interested people. Then build relationships with those people by providing superior quality information and a genuine interest in their progress.

02/07/2018

The Gig Economy & You: How to Start Working for Yourself

Love this advice! What are you good at that others would pay you to do for them because they lack those skills?
https://ohmymermaid.com/2018/02/05/the-gig-economy-you-how-to-start-working-for-yourself/

So you’ve decided that you’d love to let go of the 9-5 and make it on your own, doing work that you’re connected to. But how? The moment I realized this is what I wanted felt grea…

02/07/2018

Moms make great VAs! We can do it all!

02/06/2018

How to Stay Motivated While Working From Home - Twin Mom Magic

The struggle is real especially on Mondays! Here's how to stay motivated while working from home.

https://www.twinmommagic.com/how-to-stay-motivated-while-working-from-home/

#virtualassistant #wahm

Working from home can be amazing. But, staying motivated while working from home can be a challenge. Here are a few tricks to help keep you stay motivated.

02/02/2018

How to Write Your Website’s About Page (Hint: It’s Not About You)

Struggling with your website's About page? It's not as easy as it seems to write a compelling About page. Check out these tips!

https://www.smamarketing.net/blog/how-to-write-your-websites-about-page

#webdesign #digitalmarketing #bloggingtips

Your website's About page is your opportunity to build an authentic connection with your readers and potential customers. If you’ve tried to write an About page for your website you know that it’s not as easy as it seems. Here are tips for writing a compelling About page for your website.

02/01/2018

10 Steps to Getting Paid to Tweet, Pin and Share

If you've been wanting to start your own social media management biz, check out these steps. https://www.thebalance.com/start-a-social-media-management-business-1794528

#socialmedia #virtualassistant #freelance

10 Steps to Getting Paid to Tweet, Pin and Share with a Home-Based Social Media Management Business

02/01/2018

Infographic: Is That All? What a Social Media Manager Does

A day in the life of a social media manager. A lot goes into driving business through social media channels. Many small businesses find it best to outsource this part of their marketing. A social media virtual assistant is a cost-effective solution.
#virtualassistant #socialmedia

https://www.meltwater.com/blog/infographic-is-that-all-what-a-social-media-manager-does/

Snap pics, shoot a video, and add 140 characters of clever. The work of a social media manager never ends, here's how they make a difference throughout an organization.

01/31/2018

Social Marketing Education 2018

If you want to up-level your social media skills, I highly recommend Hootsuite's social media training. It's comprehensive and best of all it's FREE!

https://education.hootsuite.com/courses/social-marketing-education

#socialmediamanagement #virtualassistant

Social media marketing is now an integral part of most organizations, and is a strong channel for companies to increase brand awareness, engage with their audiences, and drive business results.

01/31/2018

13 Gmail Hacks That'll INSTANTLY Maximize Your Productivity

Here are some great tools that integrate with Gmail to keep your inbox organized! http://www.mydomaine.com/gmail-hacks

#virtualassistant #Gmail

We've rounded up our favorite hacks and apps to level up your Gmail game. Read on for our favorite e-mail hacks.

01/30/2018

Offering email management will help you get started as a VA

One of THE most requested VA services is inbox management. What tricks or tools do you use to manage your client's email?

https://horkeyhandbook.com/virtual-assistant-email-management/
#virtualassistanttips #email

If you're organized and detail-oriented, offering this service will help you get started as a virtual assistant.

01/29/2018

Tasks to Outsource to a Blog Assistant (or Blog VA) - Moments With Mandi

Blog Virtual Assistant... That sounds like a fun niche!

https://www.momentswithmandi.com/tasks-to-outsource-to-a-blog-assistant-or-blog-va/

#blogger #virtualassistant

Tasks to Outsource to a Blog Assistant (or Blog VA)

01/28/2018

Avoid These Common Mistakes as a First Time Virtual Assistant

Did you make these common mistakes when you started your VA business? What would you add to the list?

https://www.thebizrunners.com/blog/2017/10/30/avoid-these-common-mistakes-as-a-first-time-virtual-assitant
#virtualassistant #freelancetips

So you just started your VA business and you’re super excited, right?! After all, you just created the most flexible, high-paying job for yourself to love what you do and work from home. You find yourself jumping at every opportunity for work, but we want to give you a few common mistakes first ti...

01/19/2018

Top 75 Virtual Assistant Blogs And Websites For VA Businesses

The Top 75 Virtual Assistant Blogs. Did your favorite make the list?

https://blog.feedspot.com/virtual_assistant_blogs/

Virtual Assistant blog list ranked by popularity based on social metrics, google search ranking, quality & consistency of blog posts & Feedspot editorial teams review

01/19/2018

5 Things to Do While You Wait on Your First Client

Love this list of things to do while you wait on your first client.

https://www.liveandworkbyfaith.com/blog/5-things-to-do-while-you-wait-on-your-first-client
#virtualassistant #freelancer

Waiting on your first virtual assistant client? No worries! Here are five important things you can do while you wait.

01/18/2018

Behind the Scenes of a Virtual Assistant Business: McKella Sawyer of The Cafe Wordsmith - Desire to Done

Go behind the scenes in a VA's business. Check this out! http://desiretodone.com/behind-the-scenes-mckella-sawyer/

McKella Sawyer of The Cafe Wordsmith shares how she keeps her virtual assistant business running smoothly. McKella offers writing and blog management.

01/18/2018

NJ Stevenson

How to drill down to find your VA business niche.

http://www.njstevenson.com/drilldown/

Helping You Streamline Your Success

01/18/2018

The Ultimate Guide to Naming Your Business - THE BUSINESS PRIMER

Need some ideas for naming your VA business? Check this out!

#virtualassistant #onlinebusinesstips #branding

The right name can make a brand. Get the perfect business name with these quick and easy steps. Naming is also about getting the desired .COM URL

01/17/2018

The Most In-Demand Virtual Assistant Skills in 2018 - VA Elevated

What are the most in-demand skills for virtual assistants in 2018? I asked 3 VA business pros that exact question. Here's what they had to say...

https://www.va-elevated.com/most-in-demand-virtual-assistant-skills-2018/
#virtualassistant #VAtips #careertrends

VA Elevated asked three virtual assistant pros for their insight into the most in-demand skills for virtual assistants. Their answers revealed the trend toward technical digital marketing skills. Learn the most in-demand virtual assistant skills in 2018.