Tips From T. Marie

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

As you’re watching trends and staying up to date on the latest and greatest things happening in your industry, don’t be afraid to add new services/products accordingly. Don’t be afraid to do or offer something that no one is in your industry is doing. Branch out. After all, every new idea has to start somewhere.

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Tips From T. Marie

MAY 19, 2023

You can also check out trending products and services on Google, social media platforms, industry-specific forums, and trend analysis websites. Along with that, be sure to determine if there are enough buyers in the market to make it a realistic choice as well as sustainable. This is a good time to find your unique selling point.

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Tips From T. Marie

AUGUST 7, 2023

Your experience in supporting high-level decision-makers has given you an intimate understanding of various industries. Strategic Planning & Consulting: Shaping Futures with Vision Share your strategic mindset and business acumen with companies eager to plan for growth and success.

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Tips From T. Marie

MAY 10, 2023

Here are some tips to help you get started with your social media management business: Identify your niche: Decide on the types of businesses or industries that you want to work with. This includes creating and curating content, engaging with followers, and analyzing social media metrics to improve performance.

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Tips From T. Marie

JANUARY 17, 2013

Virtual office managers, virtual assistants, online technology assistants, are just a few of the titles for a new and growing industry of individuals providing business to business services without ever leaving their own homes. If you’re frustrated with the job market, maybe it’s time you created your own. (I

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Tips From T. Marie

JANUARY 2, 2019

I grew tired of the marketing cry of an entire industry telling us we weren’t thin, fit, rich or organized enough and that we should focus on that by buying into what they were selling. To be completely honest, I’ve never been much of a “New Year’ fan.

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Tips From T. Marie

JANUARY 4, 2017

Partly because the industry itself could never agree upon just who fit the term, but also because a little company named Apple launched an AI called Siri that they called…. This was a big step forward for the industry. . What’s changed. . But not everything. . The term virtual assistant remains confusing to this day.

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Tips From T. Marie

JUNE 1, 2023

Reach out to fellow remote workers or join virtual communities related to your industry or interests. Seeking Support and Connection Overcoming work-from-home guilt can be easier when you seek support and maintain connections with others who understand your situation.

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Tips From T. Marie

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Are there questions about your industry that could be answered? That means even if you haven’t seen a direct client from your weekly industry news recaps in the six months you’ve been doing it, don’t get discouraged and stop. Instructions that could be given in installments?

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Tips From T. Marie

MAY 31, 2011

Those in the legal or health care fields come to mind first, but teachers, real estate professionals and even beauticians are required to take classes to keep abreast of their industries and keep their certifications. Without it, they would lag behind and eventually become obsolete in comparison to those individuals just entering the field.

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Tips From T. Marie

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Some industries have the opportunity to gift their clients at the end of their project. No one says client gifting has to be elaborate or even a physical item, so before you write the idea off, let's talk about the benefits of client gifting first.

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Tips From T. Marie

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

If you’re a virtual assistant who has come to view Clerical Advantage as a favorite resource site for the industry, you may have been a bit baffled lately. On Black Friday, not only did the VA Survival Guide become unavailable for purchase, the VA Survival section of the blog was inaccessible as well. What the heck?!

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Tips From T. Marie

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

Yet, judging by the voices I hear within my own professional industry we have some major hurdles to overcome to get there. I sure hope not. For example, I guarantee you that when our male counterparts are setting their rates they don’t flinch at figures like $50, $100 or even $150 an hour for their specialized services.

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Tips From T. Marie

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Bookcase filled with industry appropriate books, an executive desk (or depending on your position a utilitarian desk), phone, computer, desk chair and perhaps one or two chairs for clients to sit in. A boring office is uninspiring and frankly doesn’t make anyone want to stay there for long.

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Tips From T. Marie

OCTOBER 2, 2010

Note: My rates are not excessive, in fact they are highly competitive in my industry. They obviously value the services I provide them with and feel my rates are reasonable. Yet dozens of service providers have told me they could never charge that much. Those dozens of people are wrong. But there’s a hitch….

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Tips From T. Marie

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

That combination of familiarity in the real estate industry and confidence made me stand out in the crowd. What I did have was a small amount of mortgage processor experience and an unshakable confidence that I could learn the job.

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Tips From T. Marie

AUGUST 12, 2015

It was what every person I had helped and coached along the way had mentioned the industry needed. In it I would share everything that I had learned through trial and error, personal experience and training. So why is it that I’m sitting here contemplating closing the virtual doors to Virtual Assistant Survival School?

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Tips From T. Marie

JUNE 28, 2010

I was excited at the possibility of a major news network shedding some light on our industry. I have a Google Alert set up for the term Virtual Assistant, and today’s alert brought me a link to an ABC News story on, you guessed it, Virtual Assistants. That was, until the video began.

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Tips From T. Marie

OCTOBER 14, 2010

There is a big difference between sharing what you do with your social media followers and telling them what your industry can do. Use status updates to share not only what you do, but how you do it. For example, look at the Twitter tweets below. How much more personal does it feel if you say: Can you feel the difference?

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Tips From T. Marie

AUGUST 19, 2011

Virtual assistance is an industry that is created by the very idea of using technology to communicate. It can become too easy to slip into a casual tone or forget a comma here or there. This is especially true in a business that is born from technology.

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Tips From T. Marie

AUGUST 14, 2023

By exploring streams of income, you can tap into different markets and industries, maximizing the potential of what you have to offer. If one revenue stream falters, others can help keep your business afloat and maintain your financial stability. Scaling Your Earnings Potential: Relying solely on one income stream might limit your earnings.

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Tips From T. Marie

MARCH 31, 2011

I just happen to have the inside scoop on my own industry, and like most people, I write what I know. So for my readers that aren’t virtual professionals, just replace that term with your own industry, because trust me, it applies there too.

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Tips From T. Marie

DECEMBER 28, 2010

As part of an industry expected to be on top of online technologies, being out of the social media loop could be hurting your business. If you let 2010 pass you by without getting your business involved in social media then maybe it should be on the top of your resolutions for 2011.

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