Tag Archives: Dear Gritty VA

Dear Gritty VA: How Do I Convince Clients They’re Big Enough?

March 9, 2011 – 10:00 am

Dear Gritty VA: Okay, here is a question. I keep getting the message that “I am just not big enough to outsource yet,” even though they have tasks which they are too busy to schedule to do like blog writing, articles and social media networking. How does one convince an entrepreneur that they are indeed [...]

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Dear Gritty VA: What Else Should I Do?

January 5, 2011 – 10:00 am

Dear Gritty VA: I have started to support a realtor and while we are working through some of the tasks that I can support her with I was wondering if you could provide me with any other services or ideas on how I can support her further? –KA Thanks for the question. Good for you [...]

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Dear Gritty VA: How Do I Know Who To Refer To?

September 8, 2010 – 10:00 am

Dear Gritty VA: Love your blog. Just one question: In terms of finding other administrative consultants to refer clients to that I cannot or will not serve, how do I know who is good or not? Is there a way around shooting in the dark? –TJ Great question! Here are a few thoughts and ideas [...]

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Dear Gritty VA: What Am I?

March 17, 2010 – 10:00 am

Dear Gritty VA: I am starting out my business and I am not sure what my focus should be and how to market myself. I have several skills/abilities that are not exactly in line with each other. 1. I worked as an executive assistant through college for high ranking military officials so I know that [...]

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Should I Be Concerned that Another Virtual Assistant Has the Same Biz Name?

September 30, 2009 – 10:00 am

Dear Gritty VA: I have a question regarding my business name. I started my business on August 17, but just found out that there is another Virtual Assistant business with a name similar to mine. I know that this probably won’t matter, but I am in one state and she is in another. My long [...]

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Dear Gritty VA: Is This Legal?

August 13, 2009 – 10:13 am

Dear Gritty VA: I am in the works of getting my Virtual Assistant business together. Many of the resources I am going to offer to my target market include papers from other sites that I either pay yearly subscriptions for or can have free subscriptions (thinks like plans, articles, worksheets, etc.). Is that legal: getting [...]

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