Step It Up VA Coaching

JULY 12, 2012

Your skills are in demand. You have unique skills that the right clients want. If you’re not allowing others to get a glimpse into what you have to offer, you’re keeping your gifts, skills, and talents all to yourself. So, it’s time to drop the notion that marketing is sleazy or negative.

Promotion 100

Promotion Gifts Skills Email 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

Now of course I’m all for advancing your skills so you can better serve your clients and expand your service offering. If you take on new skills simply for the money or because there’s a demand for them, without having any real interest in them, you will never be able to offer them at the level your clients deserve.

Social Media 100

Social Media AT&T Skills Interviewing 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

AUGUST 25, 2011

Your skills are in demand. You have unique skills that the right customers want. If you’re not allowing others to get a glimpse into what you have to offer, you’re keeping your gifts, skills, and talents all to yourself. So, it’s time to drop the notion that marketing is sleazy or negative.

Promotion 100

Promotion Gifts Skills Email 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

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?

Promotion 100

Promotion Social Media Gifts Skills 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

MARCH 8, 2012

Here are a few things to keep in mind when trying to cover all your bases: If you feel uncertain or concerned about a lack in skills , remind yourself that you have what it takes right now to give your clients what they need. They don’t expect you to know everything, so have confidence in what you do know.

Training 100

Training Confidence Skills UPS 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

AUGUST 21, 2014

It takes the right people with the right personalities who offer the best skills in the best positions. Let them know that the skills they bring to your team really do make a difference and you value them. by Donna Toothaker. I’ve talked many times about what it takes to create a strong team for your business.

Management 100

Management AT&T Skills Goals 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

AUGUST 7, 2014

It becomes an important relationship-building gesture as well as a statement about my time management skills. Bring highly-skilled people into your company who can take things off your plate, whether it’s client-related or work that needs to be done for your own business.

Management 100

Management Phones Agenda Calendars 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

AUGUST 2, 2012

Your skills as a Virtual Assistant or OBM are valuable. An information product can give prospects a taste of your skill base and talents. It’s a way for people to “try before they buy” and experience your work in action. People want to learn what you know.

Microsoft Word 100

Microsoft Word PDF Email Filing 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

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?

Promotion 100

Promotion Social Media Gifts Skills 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

Your skills as a Virtual Assistant or OBM are valuable. An information product can give prospects a taste of your skill base and talents. It’s a way for people to “try before they buy” and experience your work in action. People want to learn what you know.

Microsoft Word 100

Microsoft Word PDF Email Filing 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

JULY 18, 2013

It becomes an important relationship-building gesture as well as a statement about my time management skills. Bring highly-skilled people into your company who can take things off your plate, whether it’s client-related or work that needs to be done for your own business.

Management 100

Management Phones Agenda Calendars 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

DECEMBER 1, 2011

You have a highly-skilled, competent team in place. Is the team member skilled in this area? by Donna Toothaker. You are a successful Virtual Assistant with a thriving business. Maybe, you are harboring one of these limiting beliefs: “It’s just easier to do it myself.” Choose the right team member for the job.

Basecamp 100

Basecamp Project Management Calendars Goals 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

JULY 19, 2012

It takes the right people with the right personalities who offer the best skills in the best positions. Let them know that the skills they bring to your team really do make a difference and you value them. by Donna Toothaker. I’ve talked many times about what it takes to create a strong team for your business.

Management 100

Management AT&T Skills Goals 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

It becomes an important relationship-building gesture as well as a statement about my time management skills. Bring highly-skilled people into your company who can take things off your plate, whether it’s client-related or work that needs to be done for your own business.

Management 100

Management Phones Agenda Calendars 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

MAY 29, 2014

Brushing up your speaking skills and taking advantage of opportunities to present will bring your profile, and your business, to an exciting new realm of possibility. The very thought of standing behind a podium may be terrifying for some, or just uncomfortable enough for others to have avoided it up until now. This is a hurdle worth jumping.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Promotion Social Media Confidence 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

MARCH 22, 2012

Developing the skills to cull wisdom from criticism, and rise above negativity gives you the power to be the authentic, powerful person you are meant to be, without letting fear keep you from the success and happiness that is yours to claim. Criticism can be painful, but it doesn’t have to be.

Social Media 100

Social Media AT&T Learning Skills 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Brushing up your speaking skills and taking advantage of opportunities to present will bring your profile, and your business, to an exciting new realm of possibility. The very thought of standing behind a podium may be terrifying for some, or just uncomfortable enough for others to have avoided it up until now. This is a hurdle worth jumping.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Promotion Social Media Confidence 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Your team members will appreciate your investment in them, and their new skills will pay you back in dividends. Take time today to appreciate your team by expressing an inspiring and encouraging outlook for your business and mission, by offering thanks, and creating a plan for investing in their growth.

Calendars 100

Calendars Goals Holidays Networking 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

MARCH 27, 2014

You have to continue to impress them with your talents, your skills and your commitment to their business success. That’s all good stuff, and important, of course. But once you land them as a new client, you have to give them a reason to stay.

Express Mail 100

Express Mail Gifts Forms Business Cards 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

APRIL 23, 2015

They have the skills, the knowledge and the desire to have that success, but they also have these fears that keep them from making it happen. The fears and excuses that people have when it comes to their growing their business is always a big topic with my coaching clients. They want to have great success. I understand; I get it.

Negotiating 100

Negotiating Confidence Twitter Facebook 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

JULY 3, 2014

I believe each and every one of us brings unique talents, skills and value to our businesses, so to simply sell your services by the hour is really selling short the value you offer through those services. There are just so many positive reasons to offer your services as packages; reasons that benefit your clients and you.

Credit Card 100

Credit Card Social Media Skills Management 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

MAY 5, 2011

Developing the skills to cull wisdom from criticism, and rise above negativity gives you the power to be the authentic, powerful person you are meant to be, without letting fear keep you from the success and happiness that is yours to claim. Criticism can be painful, but it doesn’t have to be.

Social Media 100

Social Media AT&T Learning Skills 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

MARCH 17, 2011

You set out with great excitement and dedication to build something that will support you, reflect your ideals, and offer a place for your skills and talents to bloom. When you first start a business, it’s all about pursuing your dream. At some point, however, you realize that you could spend 24/7 running your business.

Social Media 100

Social Media Gifts Goals AT&T 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

MAY 19, 2011

Brushing up your speaking skills and taking advantage of opportunities to present will bring your profile, and your business, to an exciting new realm of possibility. The very thought of standing behind a podium may be terrifying for some, or just uncomfortable enough for others to have avoided it up until now. This is a hurdle worth jumping.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Promotion Social Media Confidence 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

DECEMBER 30, 2010

Remember – your client likely chose you for your skill set and personality; but putting in extra effort in communication and execution will ensure that they are 100% satisfied that their money has been well spent, and that they will encourage others to engage your services, too.

Purchasing 100

Purchasing Goals Skills Email 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

JANUARY 16, 2014

Whatever would help you the most with your current clients or your own business support; that’s the skill set you look for. Maybe it’s an accounting person, or social media expert, or a general admin VA. As far as where to find good team members, we always say that word-of-mouth is the best advertising.

Social Media 100

Social Media Stress Management Skills 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

MAY 16, 2013

You have to continue to impress them with your talents, your skills and your commitment to their business success. That’s all good stuff, and important, of course. But once you land them as a new client, you have to give them a reason to stay.

Express Mail 100

Express Mail Gifts Forms Business Cards 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

AUGUST 28, 2014

If one of the things holding you hostage in your comfort zone is fear (be honest with yourself)—fear of judgment, rejection, failure, or whatever, then you need to understand a couple of things: 1) Most people are not born speakers; they acquire the skill over time and with lots of practice; and 2) As with so many things, the first few times are the (..)

UPS 100

UPS Confidence Mentoring Skills 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Placing value on skills and services is more intangible, making it a bit more complicated. But it’s not about time and cost; at least, it’s not only about time and cost.

Confidence 100

Confidence Training Skills UPS 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

AUGUST 4, 2011

However, the reality is that many clients don’t know any better and lack the skills to plan ahead. By Donna Toothaker. In a perfect world, clients would never make last minute requests. This is the client who calls with same-day “emergencies,” expecting you to drop everything.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones Phones Skills Email 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

OCTOBER 23, 2014

Like any art form, it takes practice to hone your skills, but you’ll end up with a real masterpiece—a successful business, designed by you, and filled with wonderful clients! Donna Toothaker is CEO, founder and coach of Step It Up VA Coaching, and the creator of the 6 Steps to 6-Figure VA Success System.

Forms 100

Forms Social Media Confidence Policies 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

MARCH 28, 2013

Whatever would help you the most with your current clients or your own business support; that’s the skill set you look for. Maybe it’s an accounting person, or social media expert, or a general admin VA. As far as where to find good team members, we always say that word-of-mouth is the best advertising.

Social Media 100

Social Media Stress Skills Management 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

MARCH 7, 2013

I believe each and every one of us brings unique talents, skills and value to our businesses, so to simply sell your services by the hour is really selling short the value you offer through those services. There are just so many positive reasons to offer your services as packages; reasons that benefit your clients and you.

Credit Card 100

Credit Card Social Media Skills Management 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

They have the skills, the knowledge and the desire to have that success, but they also have these fears that keep them from making it happen. The fears and excuses that people have when it comes to their growing their business is always a big topic with my coaching clients. They want to have great success. I understand; I get it.

Negotiating 100

Negotiating Confidence Twitter Facebook 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

If one of the things holding you hostage in your comfort zone is fear (be honest with yourself)—fear of judgment, rejection, failure, or whatever, then you need to understand a couple of things: 1) Most people are not born speakers; they acquire the skill over time and with lots of practice; and 2) As with so many things, the first few times are the (..)

UPS 100

UPS Confidence Mentoring Skills 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

APRIL 14, 2011

Keep your skill set in line with the times, and watch trends so you can adjust your services and packages according to clients’ ever-evolving needs and grow your business. Be willing to keep learning and exploring new avenues of revenue.

Stress 100

Stress Social Media Negotiating Finance 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

JULY 11, 2013

Like any art form, it takes practice to hone your skills, but you’ll end up with a real masterpiece—a successful business, designed by you, and filled with wonderful clients! Donna Toothaker is CEO, founder and coach of Step It Up VA Coaching, and the creator of the 6 Steps to 6-Figure VA Success System.

Forms 100

Forms Social Media Confidence Policies 100