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Video Testimonial from Annette Pedersen

April 12, 2011 – 10:00 am

I was so thrilled to receive a video testimonial from Annette Pedersen. I had put a video challenge out to my members on Facebook and Annette stepped right up to the plate. I can’t thank you enough, Annette, for your heartfelt words. This really means a lot to me, and I am so happy to [...]

By Danielle Keister | Posted in Cool Stuff, Rant & Raves, Tootin' My Own Horn, Virtual Assistant/Virtual Assistance | Also tagged Annette Pedersen, Virtual Assistant Business Forms | Comments (2)

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 [...]

By Danielle Keister | Posted in Business Savvy, Marketing, Virtual Assistant/Virtual Assistance | Also tagged Administrative Consultants, articulating your value, Compelling Offer, Dear Gritty VA, Marketing Message, Virtual Assistants | Comments (2)

Dear Gritty VA: Do I Need a Paralegal Certificate?

March 2, 2011 – 10:00 am

Dear Gritty VA: I have been toying with the idea of starting my own business for some time and recent events (notably, a layoff) have pushed this idea to the forefront. I have purchased your business forms, contracts, etc. and have found your resources and expertise to be exactly what I was looking for. I [...]

By Danielle Keister | Posted in Business Savvy, Virtual Assistant/Virtual Assistance | Also tagged Administrative Consultant, Gritty VA, solo attorneys, Virtual Assistant | Comments (3)

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 [...]

By Danielle Keister | Posted in Business Savvy, Virtual Assistant/Virtual Assistance | Also tagged Activity & Time Analysis Tool, Dear Gritty VA, Virtual Assistants, Working with Clients | Comments (0)

Wishing You Well This New Year’s Eve!

December 31, 2010 – 10:00 am

Be merry! Be Safe! And dream big! PS: Today is the last day to save… Prices going up next year, plus select items on sale… get ‘em now before it’s over >>

By Danielle Keister | Posted in Cool Stuff, Don't-Miss-It Events, Personal Musings | Also tagged Happy New Year | Comments (0)

Dear Gritty VA: How Do Referrals Work?

December 29, 2010 – 10:00 am

Dear Gritty VA: How exactly do referrals work? Does the client recommend their colleague and I call them? Do they contact their colleague and send them my way or what? Thank you so much for your anticipated response. –TA Well, basically, they work any way you’d like them to work. Referrals come from lots of [...]

By Danielle Keister | Posted in Business Savvy, Dear Gritty VA, Marketing, Virtual Assistant/Virtual Assistance | Also tagged Gritty VA, referral marketing, Referral Programs | Comments (0)

Dear Gritty VA: How Should My Client Market?

December 8, 2010 – 10:00 am

Dear Gritty VA: I have a client who only sells wholesale products with an occasional retail customer. I have convinced him to think about sending a mass email marketing campaign/newsletter for his wholesale customers since his previous website designer never even introduced this idea to him. His response was that he only sells to wholesale [...]

By Danielle Keister | Posted in Business Savvy, Dear Gritty VA, Virtual Assistant/Virtual Assistance | Also tagged Administrative Support, Gritty VA, Marketing, Virtual Assistant, Virtual Assistants | Comments (7)

Dear Gritty VA: I’ve Lost All Boundaries–Is this Relationship Salvageable?

November 24, 2010 – 10:00 am

Dear Gritty VA: I have a client who signed a three month retainer which will end next month. The client is a publicist in Los Angeles. Working with this individual has become a job. I work 50 hours a week. The reason being that I have become an assistant vs. admin support. I like this [...]

By Danielle Keister | Posted in Business Savvy, Dear Gritty VA, Pricing and Getting Paid, Virtual Assistant/Virtual Assistance | Also tagged Gritty VA, Virtual Assistant, Virtual Assistants | Comments (13)

Dear Gritty VA: What Is “the Work?”

November 10, 2010 – 10:00 am

Dear Gritty VA: I am just starting my Virtual Assistant business. I am networking and setting things up, but I have a question (hope it does not sound silly)… If you could, please list and/or explain some of the duties/work you in real terms. I hear all these Virtual Assistants talk about “the work,” but [...]

By Danielle Keister | Posted in Business Savvy, Dear Gritty VA, Marketing, Virtual Assistant/Virtual Assistance | Also tagged Administrative Consultants, Gritty VA, Virtual Assistance, Virtual Assistant, Virtual Assistants | Comments (2)

New Video: How to Work with a Virtual Assistant

November 9, 2010 – 10:00 am

Hey, check out our new video to help clients understand how to work with a Virtual Assistant/Administrative Consultant. Would love you to subscribe to our channel, rate the video and leave your comments. Let me know how you like it. Oh, and by the way, this was made for Virtual Assistants and Administrative Consultants to [...]

By Danielle Keister | Posted in Business Savvy, Cool Stuff, Marketing, Virtual Assistant/Virtual Assistance | Also tagged How to Work with a Virtual Assistant, Virtual Assistance, Virtual Assistant, Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce, Virtual Assistants | Comments (5)

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