DOWNLOADS AND TRAINING COURSES
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TOOLS YOU NEED TO START YOUR BUSINESS
I'm sure you've read a billion articles on the Internet about the things you need to set up a VA business. Well you can stop looking (and worrying) because I bet you don't need as many as you think you do!
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HOW TO IDENTIFY YOUR NICHE
This mini series shows you exactly how to analyse your CV in order to work out what your potential niche, services and clients could be. These exercises also make up the first section of the DIY VA course.
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HOURLY RATE CALCULATOR
This is a simple Excel spreadsheet that will work out what your hourly rate should be. Just enter the numbers that reflect your own situation and the auto formulas will do the hard work for you.
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NETWORKING HANDOUT SHEET
This is fab little handout that you can take to networking events to better explain what you do. Transfer the info on to your own headed paper and then edit the details to reflect your own particular services.
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INITIAL CLIENT CONSULTATION DOC
Your first client meeting can be a little bit daunting so here’s a comprehensive outline and checklist of what to say and do before, during and after your initial consultation with a potential client.
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VA CONTRACTS & POLICIES
These legal documents include a freelancer contract and T&Cs, a data processing agreement (to cover you when processing personal data), website policies and an associate contract. All brandable and GDPR compliant.
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SIMPLE INVOICE TEMPLATE
If you just need a basic invoice for one-off clients or you're just setting up and haven't sorted an online invoicing system yet, simply download this template, add your logo and bank details, and send to your client.
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MONTHLY GOAL PLANNER
You'll never reach your destination if you don't know where you're going and you don't have a map! Use this workbook to set your monthly goals and the tasks you need to undertake to reach them.
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10 EXAMPLE PROSPECT EMAILS
Never fear the dreaded prospect email again! Simply download these 10 different examples and then mix and match the wording to suit your own style, services, niche and needs - and then send!
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GUIDE ON HOW TO GET NEW CLIENTS
This step-by-step technique is the ONLY method I use when I want to find new clients for my own VA business. In fact I don’t use any other technique because this works so consistently well for me.
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10 EXAMPLE LINKEDIN SUMMARIES
LinkedIn is an incredible business marketing tool so it’s vital you have a good Summary section. Here's 10 examples to inspire you if you’re finding it difficult to sum up your career history and sell yourself.
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SOCIAL MEDIA RESOURCES
These free resources from expert marketer Luan Wise (who's been engaged by both LinkedIn and Facebook) include challenges and templates to help boost and leverage your social media efforts.
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FREE MINI CONFIDENCE COURSE
This free mini course is perfect if you desperately want to set up your own business but your confidence and bravery levels just need a little bit of a boost before you jump in.
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FREE MINI SET UP COURSE
This free mini course is perfect if you just want to know what steps you need to take in order to set up and run your own successful Virtual Assistant business.
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FREE MINI MARKETING COURSE
This free mini marketing course is perfect if you want to know how to get your first client - or eve if you're just looking for better clients than the ones you already have!
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FREE MINI BUSINESS GROWTH COURSE
This free business growth course is perfect if you already have a successful business but you want to go to the next level, make more money and ensure you're maximising your efforts.
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HOW TO MARKET YOUR VA BUSINESS
If you're struggling to promote your business and hate the idea of 'selling yourself', this course will show you how to get your name out there and land clients without coming across like a used car salesman!
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HOW TO MANAGE DIFFICULT CLIENTS
Difficult clients can undermine your business, knock your confidence and even make you start to hate freelancing – so it’s really important you know how to identify and manage all the different types.
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VA AGREEMENT TERMINATION LETTER
Sometimes it doesn't work out with a client and you may decide to part ways. Created by an international contracts lawyer, this free template shows you how to terminate your contract politely and legally.
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3 EXAMPLE OVERDUE PAYMENT LETTERS
A friendly overdue payment email plus two more customisable formal letters. The letters consist of: ‘your invoice is overdue’, your invoice is still overdue’ and ‘pay me or I’m taking you to court pal’!
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HOURLY RATE CALCULATOR
This is a simple Excel spreadsheet that will work out what your hourly rate should be. Just enter the numbers that reflect your own situation and the auto formulas will do the hard work for you.
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3 EXAMPLE OVERDUE PAYMENT LETTERS
A friendly overdue payment email plus two more customisable formal letters. The letters consist of: ‘your invoice is overdue’, your invoice is still overdue’ and ‘pay me or I’m taking you to court pal’!
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NETWORKING HANDOUT SHEET
This is fab little handout that you can take to networking events to better explain what you do. Transfer the info on to your own headed paper and then edit the details to reflect your own particular services.
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INITIAL CLIENT CONSULTATION DOC
Your first client meeting can be a little bit daunting so here’s a comprehensive outline and checklist of what to say and do before, during and after your initial consultation with a potential client.
£4.99 - ADD TO CART
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BEGINNERS WORDPRESS COURSE
This online course shows you how to set up your own website in just one afternoon. It's designed for complete beginners, and is delivered as a mix of videos and text. The first section is even free!
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HOW TO PRICE YOUR VA SERVICES
It's only when you move beyond the hourly rate business model, that you start to earn serious money as a VA. In this course I show you the many ways you can make more money... without working more hours!
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MINUTE TAKING COURSE
Minute taking is a much needed, highly specialised premium skill that can earn you a very high income. If you're more of a traditional PA than a techie VA, this is definitely the course for you!
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30 EXAMPLE BLOG POST TITLES
If you write a blog and are short of VA-related things to write about, here's 30 different ideas to use as a starting point. When you have this comprehensive list, you'll never suffer writers block again!
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GOOGLE DIGITAL GARAGE
With categories spanning data and tech, digital marketing, and career development, Google has a number of excellent free online courses that will enhance your skill set and help you grow your business.
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EMAIL MARKETING COURSE
An increasingly popular task is setting up and maintaining client's newsletters and mailing lists. This course covers how to (legally) do this in Mailchimp as well as what package rate to charge for the task.
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FREE GMAIL COURSE
Setting up a Gmail account, importing other email accounts and applying filters is a really popular VA service, so learning how to do this yourself will add to your skills and help you become a better VA.
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