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AUGUST 27, 2013

Folks have used these intensives for things such as creating a marketing plan, discovering ideal client and target market, getting a step by step strategy for building a team, learning how to be a strong, powerful CEO, discovering how to systemize your business for more profits and productivity, getting ideas for additional revenue streams, getting (..)

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AUGUST 9, 2012

by Donna Toothaker. Some years ago (for those of us “seasoned” enough to remember), there was a very popular country song entitled, “Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places.” It was quite a catchy little tune, and it came to mind as I began today’s article. Do you ever feel like you’ve been looking for clients the same way?

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MAY 31, 2012

by Donna Toothaker. When it comes to building your Virtual Assistant business, hiring a great team makes all the difference. When you’ve got a pool of experts, you’ll be able to take on bigger projects, focus your talents-and best of all, make more money.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

by Donna Toothaker. “What is the best way to get more clients in my Virtual Assisting business?&# It’s a question I get asked a lot, especially since most of us are constantly growing our businesses. Do you need to develop a new marketing campaign? What about answering RFPs? Is joining a professional organization the answer?

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MARCH 22, 2012

Eventually, we all need to learn how to cope with naysayers and negative opinions of us and our work. When do we ignore it, how do we deflect it, and when should we take it seriously? Knowing how to deal with it can mean the difference between doing big things, and doing nothing at all for fear of detractors.

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MAY 5, 2011

Eventually, we all need to learn how to cope with naysayers and negative opinions of us and our work. When do we ignore it, how do we deflect it, and when should we take it seriously? Knowing how to deal with it can mean the difference between doing big things, and doing nothing at all for fear of detractors.

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AUGUST 11, 2011

Advise new and growing businesses on how to organize and create systems to function most effectively. Instead of submitting articles to article marketing sites for clients, you could be advising others as to how to do it themselves! Business systems and organization. If so, your advice is worth its weight in gold.

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AUGUST 23, 2012

Again – by purchasing a complete service package from your company, they save a significant amount of time – time they would have otherwise spent searching for database specialists, project management specialists, web designers, SEO specialists, article marketers, or copywriters…or trying to figure out how to do it all themselves.

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JANUARY 3, 2014

>> What if you knew how to leverage your business for more freedom and ease? >> As a reminder, this is a customized, high-level, high-energy coaching program that runs January through March! >> >> What if you had a plan to double (or triple) your income? >> link] makemagicandmoney/.

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DECEMBER 27, 2012

But the only way to be successful is to step out of your comfort zone and learn how to get comfortable with being UNcomfortable. #4 Oftentimes, fear and excuses can keep a person from taking the risks they need to take in order to grow their business. 4 – Find your niche.

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OCTOBER 13, 2011

Again – by purchasing a complete service package from your company, they save a significant amount of time – time they would have otherwise spent searching for database specialists, project management specialists, web designers, SEO specialists, article marketers, or copywriters…or trying to figure out how to do it all themselves.

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JUNE 4, 2015

You’re not only dealing with real life challenges (like how to pay the bills), but also the emotional side and fear of the unknown. However in the meantime, the struggles that come with starting a business and maintaining a sense of normalcy can make it tough.

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JUNE 21, 2012

Do you know how to hoist your sails to catch the best breeze to send you on your way? If you are facing setbacks in spite of having a business plan, make a list of all the functions of your business, and examine them one by one to see where the holes are.

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JANUARY 24, 2013

If you’re holding out on promoting yourself – whether out of fear, self-consciousness, or not knowing how to do it the “right way,” you are holding your talents, skills and gifts back from the world, and from potential clients! As a service provider, isn’t it your mission to help people who need it?

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APRIL 5, 2012

Imagine consult calls with potential clients that last 20 minutes, are easy and energizing, and end with an affirmative, “How do I sign up?”. Here’s how to match up with your ideal client faster: Step into their shoes: If you haven’t profiled your ideal client yet, take a moment to clarify and get specific about who you help.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2014

Just because you know how to do the client work, and you do it well doesn’t mean you necessarily understand what it takes to build a successful business. But, if you can’t be away from your business and have it run without you, then you haven’t created a business; you’ve created a job for yourself.

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MAY 15, 2014

As you get started on your RFP template, it’s important to know how to prepare a solid proposal so that you shine your best light when submitting it to a prospective client. That way, replying to RFPs as you find them will become a simple task rather than a chore. Take steps to keep from re-inventing the proverbial wheel every time.

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JULY 20, 2011

Imagine consult calls with potential clients that last 20 minutes, are easy and energizing, and end with an affirmative, “How do I sign up?”. Here’s how to match up with your ideal client faster: Step into their shoes: If you haven’t profiled your ideal client yet, take a moment to clarify and get specific about who you help.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2012

If you’re holding out on promoting yourself – whether out of fear, self-consciousness, or not knowing how to do it the “right way,” you are holding your talents, skills and gifts back from the world, and from potential clients! As a service provider, isn’t it your mission to help people who need it?

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

Again, no one can tell you how to run your business. And sometimes that involves making tough decisions, like setting those boundaries and limits that could potentially cause some clients to leave you, but a strong CEO will make those decisions and stand strong in the knowledge that they are looking out for the best interest of their company.

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APRIL 18, 2013

Just because you know how to do the client work, and you do it well doesn’t mean you necessarily understand what it takes to build a successful business. But, if you can’t be away from your business and have it run without you, then you haven’t created a business; you’ve created a job for yourself.

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APRIL 4, 2013

A well-qualified coach is worth their weight in gold when it comes to teaching you how to start, manage and grow your business. If that’s the case, I encourage you to begin building your network of support now so that as your business grows, it can grow in an organized, well-managed way.

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MARCH 3, 2011

No matter how seasoned you are in your business, you will make mistakes – even when things seem to be going smoothly. Learning from mistakes, and learning how to implement that knowledge immediately into your creative process can spring you more quickly toward achieving your goals, or launch you in a whole new direction.

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AUGUST 4, 2011

How to send work to us: Let clients know where work should be emailed and what to send. Do you want them calling in the middle of the night? What about first thing in the morning? Share your office hours (including time zone) and let them know you’re a phone call or click away. This can be sent with the contract for new client work.

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MAY 21, 2015

Remember, it’s an ideal vision; you don’t have to know how you will get there. When you’re clear, you’ll know how to make decisions, AND you’ll be more aware of the opportunities that will help you get there. But you do have to have clarity about what you want your business to look like in a year.

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MAY 30, 2013

As you get started on your RFP template, it’s important to know how to prepare a solid proposal so that you shine your best light when submitting it to a prospective client. That way, replying to RFPs as you find them will become a simple task rather than a chore. Take steps to keep from re-inventing the proverbial wheel every time.

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OCTOBER 6, 2011

Figuring out how to tailor your customer service to meet these needs will keep clients coming back for more. Remember, your job is to not only provide a service, but to have helpful, courteous, and knowledgeable interactions. Each client has individual needs that go beyond the deliverables.

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AUGUST 1, 2013

Again, no one can tell you how to run your business. And sometimes that involves making tough decisions, like setting those boundaries and limits that could potentially cause some clients to leave you, but a strong CEO will make those decisions and stand strong in the knowledge that they are looking out for the best interest of their company.

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AUGUST 28, 2014

The strategies that I coach/teach VAs about how to build/run/grow their businesses to create success (marketing/pricing/systems/mindset/team/CEO, etc, etc), are applicable to ANY online business. And I want to change that. The success my VA coaching clients have had is pretty incredible.

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JUNE 23, 2011

Don’t let the “balance experts&# dictate how to create your own balance. . - I understand it’s “okay&#. - I know the work I’m doing is good and makes a difference. - I let go of any guilt. Balance is an individual, unique aspect of a business owner’s life.

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DECEMBER 1, 2011

” Delegating a task requires a bit of preparation and effort up front to explain to your team member, in detail, the task and how to carry it out. Maybe, you are harboring one of these limiting beliefs: “It’s just easier to do it myself.”

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FEBRUARY 28, 2013

Or, “While I do know how to do admin work (or web design, or whatever), I don’t enjoy it. And if that’s the case, you won’t invest 100% of your best effort to it. I’ve had coaching clients say things like, “He’s not my ideal client, but I’ll take him on anyway and see what happens.”

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JUNE 7, 2012

You’re not only dealing with real life challenges (like how to pay the bills), but also the emotional side and fear of the unknown. However in the meantime, the struggles that come with starting a business and maintaining a sense of normalcy can make it tough.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

You’re not only dealing with real life challenges (like how to pay the bills), but also the emotional side and fear of the unknown. However in the meantime, the struggles that come with starting a business and maintaining a sense of normalcy can make it tough.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Again, no one can tell you how to run your business. And sometimes that involves making tough decisions, like setting those boundaries and limits that could potentially cause some clients to leave you, but a strong CEO will make those decisions and stand strong in the knowledge that they are looking out for the best interest of their company.

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JULY 25, 2013

Remember, it’s an ideal vision; you don’t have to know how you will get there. When you’re clear, you’ll know how to make decisions, AND you’ll be more aware of the opportunities that will help you get there. But you do have to have clarity about what you want your business to look like in a year.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

Remember, it’s an ideal vision; you don’t have to know how you will get there. When you’re clear, you’ll know how to make decisions, AND you’ll be more aware of the opportunities that will help you get there. But you do have to have clarity about what you want your business to look like in a year.

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