As you guys know, I am the owner of Assistant Angel. We are a team of digital and social media managers. We're an agency serving clients around the world. And I've been a Virtual Assistant for nine years. I started when my kids were little and we have now grown to where we have a team of VA's all around the United States. Today we're going to talk about how to discuss what you have to offer with a new client. Beth, a member of our private Facebook group asked us what to say when a … [Read more...]
Always Have a Backup Plan
Hey all, it's Angel with Assistant Angel and the owner of the Virtual Assistant Training Network. Something funny has happened where our systems are changing or are down and one of the most important tips for managing your virtual assistant business and your clients is to make sure you have a backup plan. So days like today, when we had all these things planned, I have to run to a different location to get wi-fi and make sure that we can get the tasks done. Make sure that you have your files … [Read more...]
Become your Client’s Raving Fan
Hey, everyone, it's Angel with Assistant Angel and also the owner of the Virtual Assistant Training Network. We've had some folks send us questions of challenges that they're facing in their virtual assistant business. We often get asked how to find a way that they can connect with their clients. This is something that our Assistant Angel team is amazing at doing. One of the goals we have early on in the relationship with our clients is that we become their raving fan. What that means is that we … [Read more...]
Start Your Profitable Virtual Assistant Business, Part 2
Part 2 of Starting Your Profitable Virtual Assistant Business has to do with public speakers. One of the other questions that we've had asked was about public speakers. But before we move on, I need to show you my coffee mug of the day. How great is this mug? Is this the cutest ever? I know, and it holds a lot of coffee, guys. When we moved to Raleigh, we had nothing. We literally had a house. I said to my husband, "I don't have coffee." This was before the Keurig and all those things. We … [Read more...]
Start Your Profitable Virtual Assistant Business, Part 1
Hey, everyone. This is Angel. I'm the owner of Assistant Angel. I'm also the owner of the Virtual Assistant Training Network. How are you guys doing today? We had some folks email in some questions, and I wanted to give you guys an update of some of the things that are happening, and to just tell you how much I appreciate you being here on the Virtual Assistant Training Network. Just a little bit about me. My name is Angel Lebak. I started Assistant Angel eight years ago while I was in … [Read more...]
Virtual Assistant Time In The Summer
Hey everyone! How are you? It's Angel with Assistant Angel, owner of the Virtual Assistant Training Network. How are you guys doing? Today's coffee mug, is brought to you by my favorite place on earth, Ocean City, Maryland. Can you all see this mug? I love it! One of the great things about working from home is you want to make sure that you have things in your environment that make you happy, and the ocean makes me happy. It's really important to me that I have little things around me during my … [Read more...]
7 Virtual Assistant Trends in 2017
Fifteen years ago no one heard of virtual assistants. Ten years ago, virtual assistants were increasing in number although not everyone knew what they were. Today virtual assistants are not only increasing in number, but are well respected and in high demand. What can we expect to see this year in the world of virtual assistants? Here are 7 trends for 2017: 1. Virtual assistants come highly praised by big companies. For example, Michael Hyatt, a productivity guru, has long been singing the … [Read more...]