I’m going to let you in a little bit of a secret… a successful VA business isn’t just about programs and tools. And it’s not about how many years you have been in business. OR what degree you have. Just a fun fact – I went to school for textile design. My Bachelors’s is in […]

One of the biggest, and sometimes most daunting, parts of being a creative virtual assistant is applying to jobs. As the industry grows, there is more competition, which is overwhelming! I have worked with over 90 clients in the last four years, so I know a thing or two about standing out and booking dream […]

As your business grows, so will the number of clients you handle at once! It is important to implement great strategies while your client list is short. After working with over 80 clients, I have created a tried-and-true system for working with clients in my business. While this is no one-size-fits-all, I do have some […]

One of the hardest parts of working from home is simply staying focus and organized! When you become a creative virtual assistant, you no longer have a structured work environment, with a boss telling you what to do next. Instead, you are in charge of your workday. And while this sounds exciting, it can also […]

Before you ever hop on a Discovery Call, you need to Pre-Screen clients! While you might think you need to take on every potential client, the truth is: you do not. It is more important to have QUALITY clients over quantity. When I first started I thought that I should take anyone who was interested, […]

One of the most important steps in booking a new client is the initial call. Whether it is a Skype or phone call, it’s important to be ready. You don’t want to go into the call without any prep-work (trust me, the client will notice if you do!) As a virtual assistant and business owner, […]

The creative virtual assistant industry is booming – which is awesome! But that also means more competition. When I started my business, Ava And The Bee, four years ago, there were 10 items under the #creativevirtualassistant hashtag on Instagram. Now, there are thousands. That means you need to be interacting with your ideal clients and […]

We all have dream clients – but how do we attract them and get them to book? You have your services, your pricing, your ideal client, your business backend set up, and your pitch. And maybe you have worked with a few clients, but are still looking for those dream clients. As your business grows, […]

One of the biggest tips I have for running a successful creative virtual assistant business is to have a CRM! This is a client management system that is going to make running your business 10x easier. No more trying to find the right info to send, or hoping they sign your contract. A CRM will […]

As a creative virtual assistant, onboarding a client is one of the most important steps in your business. Often times, your client is overwhelmed at this process – and this can easily be one of the biggest objections! They might not know how to send you information, how to start working together and might just […]