How many times have you written basically the same email? As an entrepreneur, your time is precious. The key to keeping your business running smoothly while giving you the freedom of time is to set up systems and processes that allow you to maximize your time and talents. Read on to learn a simple, actionable tip to save time (and brain space!) in your inbox.

Succession plans may not be every business owner’s favourite topic, but trust me… they’re vital to the success and longevity of your business. The truth is, you can’t predict the future or control everything that happens with your team. However, what you can do is have a plan to keep going, no matter what your business throws at you. Read on to learn why you need a succession plan in your business and how to set this up for success!

In my years of working in the online business space and with various business owners, if there’s anything I’ve learned about business money, it’s that the numbers don’t mean shit if you’re not honest about them.

One of my biggest pet peeves is when business owners share their numbers without knowing what they actually mean. Not only does this feel inauthentic and a bit dishonest, but it can also put you in a dangerous spot in your business if you don’t understand your numbers and where you’re really at with your business money. Read on for a real and honest conversation about business money!

We are beyond blessed here at AK/VA to work with incredible, talented, and wildly successful clients who are making an impact on the world each and every day. After working with many business owners, we know what works and what doesn’t work in the online space. Read on to learn how to land these types of clients and what the 5 habits of our most successful clients are so you can implement these habits, too!

Investing in programs to help streamline your business and scale more quickly and efficiently is a big decision. Not all programs are created equally and not every program will be right for your specific business and needs. After nearly six years into a business where I often dive into other business owners' systems, there is a pattern I see repeatedly when it comes to programs. Read on to learn what the pattern is plus 4 things you should consider before purchasing a new program for your business. 

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 entrepreneur just getting started or you’ve been in business for some time, there’s one thing you absolutely must build out in your business in order to scale with ease and joy, and that is, your SYSTEMS. Read on to learn why systems are the secret to scaling your business, empowering your team, making a greater impact, and increasing your profits!

If you are a creative business owner or you work with creative entrepreneurs, then you probably know just how many ideas and dreams are flying around at once. It might feel overwhelming to keep track of it all, but with this simple business hack, you’ll be able to keep the creative juices flowing while organizing all of the ideas into actionable steps and a roadmap for success. 

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.

Running a successful business isn’t about reinventing the wheel. In fact, it’s about honing in on the things that consistently work and amplifying them with your unique set of skills. Check out these 6 sales tips to help you get back to basics and crush your goals while serving major value to your clients.

Having a task management system is essential to keeping your clients organized, your tasks and projects managed, your team supported, and all details and processes streamlined.⁠ Read on to learn more about our top 3 task management systems that we love using here at AK/VA. ⁠

Social media is great for sharing value, growing your audience, and building a business. However, you CANNOT rely on social media alone!⁠ As great as social media is, it shouldn’t be your only strategy to land clients and grow your business. Check out these 3 reasons why you need a solid email marketing strategy in place as well.

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.

Trends are exciting, especially in the business world. We often see our fellow entrepreneur friends trying out a new strategy or an online marketing guru forging a new path with a new approach and immediately think that we need to do what they’re doing.

We think we need to be on top of all the trends in order to make sales and be successful.

However, they are not always a good thing. They are often shiny object syndrome in disguise.

How many times have you heard the saying, “just show up consistently and you’ll find success?”

While you may have heard this a thousand times, it’s true!

Consistency is the name of the game when it comes to succeeding as an entrepreneur (and really at anything in life)!

Not only is it important for your visibility online, but it is essential for creating brand recognition, building an audience that converts, and staying top of mind for your ideal clients.

Read on for my top 5 tips for showing up consistently in your business.

When you’re running a business, there are a lot of moving parts. There are a lot of tasks to manage, communications with clients and team members to be had, and notes to keep track of.

Without systems and processes in place, shit is going to hit the fan.

Minimize the disruption and arrive at the solution more efficiently with these 4 systems for business success.

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.