My new blog is up and you can subscribe over there: http://www.administrativeconsultantsassoc.com/blog/
I won’t be publishing here on Gritty VA any longer so you’ll want to update your RSS feed and Networked Blogs subscriptions accordingly.
See ya over on the new blog!
Man, how time flies. I’ve been so focused on getting the new Administrative Consultants Association site done that I had to completely abandon the ol’ blog here (which will undergo its own metamorphosis soon as well). I have a zillion draft posts, too, that I could have been posting, but I just couldn’t spare the attention span needed to clean them up and get them posted. But you know, I just don’t sweat that kind of stuff.
I’m so excited about finally moving forward on the new direction. It’s been a long time coming. I actually started the site design last year, but got mentally blocked and had to put it on ice until I got some clarity again. And one I did, it started moving like gangbusters!
I’ve still got a few loose ends to take care so the site isn’t officially done, but do take a look and let me know whatcha think: Administrative Consultants Association.
I also want to ask for your help. I’d like to spotlight a few stories from those of you who have embraced the new Administrative Consultant term and how it has helped you in your business.
For example, I recently received a note from a member who related how much easier it’s been for her in talking with potential clients and in networking situations since she began using the term Administrative Consultant. She said she doesn’t get any more of the eyes-glazing-over/deer-in-the-headlights thing that she would always get when she called herself a Virtual Assistant.
And I know of several people(myself included) who have experienced a dramatic shift in how clients and business people at networking events treat them… getting rid of the word “assistant” from the equation makes all the difference in the world.
So if you have converted over or are still trying out the term Administrative Consultant, please email me your positive anecdotes and experience in using the term. My goal is to share these on our home page or a dedicated pate on the new site and will include your name and backlink to your site.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
I am so excited! We are very close to completing the new Administrative Consultants Association website. I can’t wait to unveil everything and give the official word. I’ve been very busy with that work the last couple months. Since we’ll also have a new ezine design, I thought it might be a good idea to reevaluate the publishing day as well. Normally, we publish every Monday, but I’d like to know from you if that’s the best day for you. So please take a quick second today to complete the poll below and let me know. I thank you muchly!
Exciting news! I just set up a special affiliate code so that you can also earn commissions by displaying your Virtual Assistant Industry Survey participation badge.
What that means is that by displaying the badge on your site, you will earn 25% commissions on all purchases if someone clicks on your badge and ends up making a purchase from us at some point, whether it’s the same day or six months down the road.
What’s cool about this is that you don’t have to directly promote the products sold on our site in order to earn commissions. Just by referring people to our site via your survey badge, you can earn commissions on any purchases those folks make now or later.
I know some people don’t like to blatantly “hard sell” product referrals and would rather refer to the organization rather than the products directly so this is a nice option. Not only will you be helping to increase survey participation, you’ll also benefit from the earning potential. You can even swap out your membership seal link with your affiliate link in this way as well.
It’s super simple to get started. Here’s the link with the 3 simple steps:
http://www.virtualassistantnetworking.com/surveyflair.htm
Thanks for all your enthusiastic participation! Keep up those reminders about the survey. We’re at 504 participants as of today–the half way mark to our goal of 1,000.
Have you taken the 2011 Virtual Assistant Industry Survey yet? If you haven’t, head on over there now. It will only take 15-20 minutes of your time and by participating, you’ll get the results report absolutely free!
I do have a favor to ask you in the meantime…. Whether you’ve participated in previous years or are taking it for the first time this year, please tell me what your interest is in the results. What are you hoping to learn? What do you see as the value/benefit of the survey to your business?
You can either email me privately or post a comment below. Many thanks!
It’s that time of year again! Since 2006, the Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce has been conducting an annual industry-wide survey of those who are in the business of providing ongoing administrative support to clients on a partnering basis.
Virtual Assistants and Administrative Consultants who participate get the results report absolutely free!
Judging from past years, we expect the report to be around 75-100 pages. It will definitely be chock-full of helpful, fascinating, eye-opening data. If you’ve participated before, there are some new questions, and I’m sure you’ll find it really interesting to compare with previous years’ results.
Our goal this year is to get 800-1,000 responses. We’ll need all the help you can give in getting the word out and encouraging all the solo Virtual Assistants and Administrative Consultants you know to participate. This survey is for you guys after all! So don’t delay–the sooner we hit the mark, the sooner YOU get your copy!
Just a quick note to let you know that the new VACOC Virtual Assistant Ethics Pledge badge is here! Be sure and get the new code to add or update the button on your site. Here’s the link…
Get Your New VACOC Virtual Assistants Ethics Pledge Badge here: http://www.virtualassistantnetworking.com/ethics.htm
Tell your current and would-be clients what you stand for and pledge to deliver by placing the seal on your website!
Prices on many items in the Virtual Assistant Business Forms store will be going up on January 2, 2011. If you’ve been holding off on buying anything or you want to complete your product library, now is the time to do it.
Plus, these items are on sale now until midnight, January 1. No discount code required–just add the items you want to your cart and the discount will be automatically applied. Easy peasy!
1. GDE-03 Client Consultation Process now only $47 (save $20)
2. GDE-39 Value-Based Pricing & Packaging Toolkit now only $127 (save $20)
3. GDE-34 Plush: Red Carpet Strategies for Luxurious Client Care now only $17 (save $20)
4. GDE-38 Articulating Your Value: How to Craft Your Own Unique and Compelling Marketing Message now only $47 (save $20)
5. GDE-37 Activity & Time Analysis Tool now only $47 (save $20)
Or, get THE WHOLE SHEBANG now for only $399 (a $581 value) and save $182. Four new products will be launched first quarter 2011. Once these products are added, this package will go up significantly so now is the time to buy.
All my best to you for 2011!
Biznik selected my recent article, “10 Tips to Harness the Power of Referrals” as their feature article today. Yay! I don’t know why this tickles me so, but it does!
If you all could check it out and then rate it and/or comment, you would make me so happy! Here’s the link:
http://biznik.com/articles/10-tips-for-harnessing-the-power-of-referrals
Many thanks! xoxo
I know buying business products can be tough. The really good stuff does cost money. There’s just no way around it. But it’s an investment in your growth and success. And those of us with the really good stuff to offer can’t devalue ourselves and the knowledge we share. That’s a really poor business example, and none of us should help others at the expense of our own interests. Right?
I also know that cost can sometimes make great tools and training inaccessible for a lot of people. Which is why I price my products at a range I feel honors the value and expertise I offer while still being accessible to a large number of people. Internet marketers charge literally thousands of dollars for the kind of learning, knowledge and guidance I offer in my products.
That’s why occasionally I offer a sale to make it a little easier for those who are still struggling financially. I really want to help this profession grow and succeed to the next level. I have heard from many of you who would really love to get my new Value-Based Pricing & Packaging Toolkit, but the regular $147 price tag was still a bit out of reach. Sooooo, I’m going to open a window here to give you a really great savings…
From now until September 25, I’ve reduced the price of the Value-Based Pricing & Packaging Toolkit to $97 (a savings of $50). What’s also cool is that I’ve added a ton of new information to the product so you’re getting the benefit of all the added resources I’ve realized people need in implementing this new methodology in their business.
You’ll get:
I’m probably leaving something out. The product page will give you the full low-down. There’s just so much I’ve included that you will get with this product. And be sure to read the reviews on the product page from folks who attended my original clinic and purchased the product. I’m telling you, this is REALLY good stuff and I hope this price break will help give you access to it.
Virtual Assistants and Administrative Support Consultants: get ready to toss those timesheets out the window once and for all!
If you have any questions at all, please do email me. I’m always happy to help. 
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