Falling into the trap of working around the clock and meeting client demands can lead you to resent your clients and your business. When this happens, you’ll inevitably end up burnt out. Gross! If you want to truly love your business, have a flexible schedule, and enjoy the freedom you envisioned when you began your business, there’s one thing you need to do. Note: This thing isn’t always easy, but it is always worth it.

In the online business world, it’s common to feel like you need to invest in continuing education constantly. Your Instagram feed is filled with strategists and coaches who swear that their course is “the thing” that’s going to take your business to the next level. But as experts who know what it really takes to scale your business, we’re calling bullsh*t on that. This is what you really need to know the next time you go to hit the “buy” button on another business course.

As virtual assistants, we often see clients expecting more services and support than a virtual assistant is trained to offer (or desires to offer). Virtual Assistants are incredible resources for your business, but we’re not a do everything, one-size-fits-all solution for your business. Read on to learn what type of support you CAN expect from a VA, and what you can’t.

This may be a hot take, but it needs to be said. Being a Virtual Assistant does NOT mean you are always available to do any task. Here at the Champagne Collective, we might be “the girls who get shit done,” but we are NOT “the girls who do everything.” You shouldn’t be either! Read on to learn more about what being a VA does NOT mean.

When starting a virtual assistant business, you don’t have to have it all figured out. You don’t need the perfect branding, logo, or the fanciest website to get started. However, what you do need to form your foundation for a successful business is the systems that allow it to operate like a well-oiled machine. Read on to learn our favorite systems and programs for building your foundation and starting your own business. 

When starting a virtual assistant business, it can be overwhelming and exciting, all at the same time. However, don’t let the overwhelm of all the shiny objects keep you from taking action on your dreams. Read on to learn why everything is figure-outable as a business owner and how to keep moving forward and steer clear of analysis paralysis. 

Converting clients into paying customers is not just about how great your consultation call process is or how amazing you are at pitching yourself. The key to landing more clients is mastering the art of the follow up. Read on to learn why the funds are truly in the follow-up and how to create a follow-up system that converts. 

Whether you’re a brand new virtual assistant just starting out or you’ve been in business for a while, setting your prices can be tricky. When it comes to pricing your services and knowing your value as a service provider, the online space can feel like uncharted waters. There isn’t a lot of transparency around money and many providers don’t even include their prices on their website or in their portfolio. It’s become a game of showing and not telling. Here at AK/VA, we believe in full transparency, which is why we don’t gate-keep our secrets to financial success (or hide our prices!) Read on for our top 3 tips for setting your prices as a virtual assistant.

Are you drowning in all of the day-to-day tasks in your business? If you are feeling bogged down and pulled in a million directions, it may be time to hire a virtual assistant. When preparing to hire a virtual assistant, you must plan for where you are going, NOT where you are now.

No matter what type of VA you are or what niche of clients you work with, having a kick-ass onboarding process is essential to building a strong customer relationship and getting yourself and your new client set up for success.

The key to setting up a positive working relationship from the get-go is to nail your onboarding process and make it seamless.

Plus, it’ll save you a ton of time and stress knowing your system is rock-solid and easy to execute.

A kick-ass onboarding system can even help you land more clients.

Imagine this…

You're drinking mimosas at brunch on Thursday and decide to take Monday off because your girlfriend decided to stay in town another night. ⁠

⁠You're no longer staying at the office late to finish the tasks you absolutely despise.

You actually have the time to spend with your kids that you’ve craved for so long.

You have a thriving online business that you love (and that loves you back).

It sounds like a dream, right?!

Honestly, your dream life is not that far out of reach.

Have you ever had one of those days where you sit down with your good friend Google and ask, “how do I become a booked-out virtual assistant?”

You know those moments.

The ones where you’re desperate for change, for something new. Those moments where you want to throw in the corporate towel and start living life on your own terms.

Becoming a virtual assistant is truly one of the best ways to scale your income, work your own flexible hours, and make a major impact.

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