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A Virtual Assistant New Years Resolutions for
2007
by Diana Ennen
Published on this site: December 29th, 2006 - See
more articles from this month
The Virtual Assistant Industry has grown in leaps and bounds
this year and is soon on its way to becoming a household word.
It used to be people would ask, "What is a virtual assistant?" Now,
the question is more, "Who is your virtual assistant?" It
brings to mind years past when if you mentioned you were
starting a home-based business, people would look at you like
you were nuts. Now operating a home-based business is not only
accepted, but also highly regarded.
This past year, we saw amazing evidence of the power of virtual
assistants (VAs) with more and more media coverage, well-known
authors and celebrities singing our praises, and businesses and corporations
alike commenting on how hiring a virtual assistant has helped them to
achieve so much more success in not only
their business, but personal lives as well. Thousands of
qualified and dedicated entrepreneurs stepped up to meet that
demand and now join the ranks of being one of us-a virtual
assistant.
When thinking of the VA Industry; brilliance, cutting-edge
technology, and enormous dedication come to mind. This year
let's take our Industry to new heights. Let's keep our proud
tradition of being the best, and let's show the world, that
they can't do without us.
Here are several New Years Resolutions to help you achieve
greater success with your business this year:
- Resolution - Make a commitment to get
to know two people within your industry on a more personal level every
month.
Answer back an e-mail addressed to a VA group with a personal, "
Hi. How are you doing? I'm Diana." Also, become active on VA
boards. If networking locally, introduce yourself at a
professional organization's meeting or a conference instead of
just being in the background.
- Resolution - Take the time to organize
your business and make it easier to run on a daily basis. If you haven't
done so
already, invest in a 3-ring notebook and put all the valuable
forms you use on a daily basis in there including all your
marketing letters, follow-up client letters, proposals, portfolios, etc. By customizing these forms now, you have them
available when a client contacts you and are then able to
respond to that client immediately with the right
professionalism that will convince them to use your services.
Bottom line - You don't have to reinvent the wheel each time.
If you'd like help on creating some of these forms, consider
our latest book, The WordPerfect® OfficeReady® Virtual
Assistant Solution Pack, available at http://www.corel.com in
their Office Poductivity/OfficeReady® Template Packs section.
This VA Solution Pack contains a valuable 81 page e-book and
over 70 templates you can use on a regular basis to start or
grow a successful virtual assistant business. The Solution Pack
was written by Diana Ennen with the help of several VA Industry
leaders including Kelly Poelker, co-author of numerous other VA Books with Diana Ennen.
- Resolution - Define your definition of
a virtual assistant. There is so much talk today on exactly what is
a virtual
assistant. Spend the time this year to focus on what you
believe a virtual assistant is and what you believe your
clients look for in a virtual assistant. Develop a mission
statement with that definition. Try this, "At (insert your
company name), we strive to provide you with the best (insert
what that is) and to always meet and exceed your expectations.
We are committed to (what?). This can be done while enjoying
that eggnog this year, not too spiked of course. By developing
your mission statement, you will find clarity, which will
enable you to take your virtual assistant business to the next
level. Also, if you have a mission statement from last year,
it's time to rewrite it and include where you are today with
your business.
- Resolution - Get the steps to success down in
writing. For
those that have read our book, Virtual Assistant - The Series:
Become a Highly Successful, Sought After VA, you might benefit
with our new VA The Series Workbook. It takes you step by step
through operating a successful VA business, listing all your
goals, development ideas, and also drives home exactly what you
want your business to be. When you see it in writing, it helps you
see where you want to go and how you want to get there.
- Resolution - Make an effort to keep your company
name out
there. Send out regular press releases, articles, newsletters,
post cards, thank you notes, and frequent follow-up. Not only
can this help your Google status, but it also gains you
credibility as an expert.
As virtual assistants, being able to work without global
boundaries has enabled us to work with clients anywhere. These
steps can help you find the right balance for your business so
that 2007 is more prosperous than ever.
We wish you the best of luck in the coming year. May it be your
best year ever with success, happiness, and the right
family/work balance that allows you to enjoy every day with
peace and serenity. Stop by any of our sites for additional information on how you too can become a successful Virtual
Assistant.
Diana Ennen - Author of Virtual Assistant
-
The Series, WordPerfect® OfficeReady® Virtual Assistant Solution
Pack, http://www.corel.com and
Words from Home. Visit Diana at http://www.virtualwordpublishing.com and
http://www.virtualassistantstartups.com
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