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LinkedIn message templates for Virtual Assistants

Ever been on LinkedIn and want to connect with someone but don’t know what to say? Or maybe you’ve already connected, but you don’t know how to continue the conversation. Perhaps someone has requested to connect with you, but you want to know why before accepting. Don’t worry because I have three templates that completely eliminate the weird awkwardness of LinkedIn messaging!

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How to write a Virtual Assistant elevator pitch

An “elevator pitch” is how you would deliver a summary of your product, business or service to someone during a short elevator ride. It’s not a sales pitch; it’s a concise explanation of who you are, what you do, who you do it for and why someone might want this. It’s useful to have an elevator pitch when networking, so let me show you how to write one.

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How to network like a VA superstar

Virtual Assistants often feel apprehensive about attending networking events, but, as many VAs say, it’s their most successful way of landing clients and because you’re going to have to do it anyway, it (literally) pays to be good at it. Talking to a room full of strangers may sound daunting, but with my advice, you’ll be a VA networking superstar in no time.

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