Virtual Assistant Needed

September 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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Virtual Assistant Needed due to increase in Virtual Assistant Jobs.

More than ever before, all signs point to virtual assistants being in more demand than ever.  In fact, lets just call them a virtual workforce.  Here we specialize in Virtual Marketing Assistants, but virtual employees of all types will be a big wave in the future.

This month we have seen a big increase in virtual assistant job requests.

Instead of saying “Virtual Assistant Needed” maybe we need to say “Effective Virtual Assistant Needed.”  Just because there are more virtual assistant job opportunities than ever before does not mean it is right for you.

One of the big upsides of the virtual assistant is that the company can hire them for a short while to try them out.  To be an effective VA, you really need to be able to demonstrate your value in a short period of time.

In some ways, this agreement has an upside to the virtual assistant and the company.  The company has lower costs and lower risks - although they have less control.  The virtual assistant can work for several clients, decreasing risk and giving more flexibilty.  The VA also gets some great tax benefits from having their own company.

So yes, Effective Virtual Assistant Needed - everywhere.  Is that you?

Posted by Ron McDaniel | Filed Under Blog 

Virtual Assistants Jobs - New Customers

August 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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One thing I do not like about running a network like this is that some people sign up and then think they should get all their sales leads from us.  For a virtual assistant to get jobs with new customers, it is going to take some effort in more than one or two strategies.

Many of these tips are not just for virtual assistant jobs, but for any business that wants to generate new customers.

Finding Virtual Assistant Jobs Tip List

  1. Local networking groups like IRN, BNI or B2BConnect
  2. Local Chamber of Commerce
  3. Bowling Alleys (Just seeing if you are staying awake)
  4. Webinars (Participate and follow up with people)
  5. Local Training and Seminars
  6. Online Forums
  7. Online Social Groups
  8. Local Clubs
  9. Charity Events as a volunteer
  10. Asking your existing clients for referrals
  11. Conferences
  12. Educate local business incubators about your services
  13. Hold a contest
  14. Offer to do overflow for marketing agencies
  15. Join VA Networks
  16. Go to local meetup meetings (Not the weird ones)
  17. Clearly articulate virtual assistant jobs you do so other people can tell their friends
  18. Email local businesses
  19. Attend Local blog groups
  20. Teach a workshop at the local library
  21. Write guest post on blogs (and offer to do a regular paid post if the blogger likes your work)
  22. Network any way and every way you can
  23. Write articles about how to do the services you do and offer help in your bio - add these to article repositories.
  24. Offer a finders fee
  25. Use freelance sites like guru.com, odesk.com and elance.com

I love all the web options for getting virtual assistant jobs because I am one of those dorky web guys.  I am also smart enough to know that when you meet new potential customers face to face, you are much more likely to work with them.  If you need work fast, start networking fast, in person and regularly.

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Posted by Ron McDaniel | Filed Under Blog 

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