How to Keep Your Emotions From Affecting Your Business

by Tawnya Sutherland | Sep 30, 2015 | Tips & Goodies

Business and emotions don’t really seem to mix very well. But as emotions are a daily part of our lives, short of becoming robotic, you may be faced with the two intermingling at some point owning a Virtual Assistant business. Here are a few tips to help you stay on...

How to Stop Overwhelming Your Client Prospects

by Tawnya Sutherland | Sep 9, 2015 | Tips & Goodies

It takes a lot to grab the attention of your client prospects. In fact, in most cases you have to connect with a potential client several times before they click on that magic button to learn more about you. You probably use a variety of means to grab attention. For...

Virtual Assistant Cruise 2016 – Take Your Business to the High Seas!

by Tawnya Sutherland | Aug 21, 2015 | Recommended VA Training

Hey, have you heard the BIG NEWS spreading through the VA industry?  My good friends, Elayne and Pam of GAVA (Global Alliance of Virtual Assistants) are at it again and this time it’s even AWESOMER than ever! They just announced the First Annual Virtual...

How to Be Productive in Business When Your Internet is Down

by Tawnya Sutherland | Aug 11, 2015 | Tips & Goodies

Let’s face it, it’s happened to you. You’re in the middle of your business day and your internet goes down. Sometimes it’s a welcomed excuse. You can’t do business without the internet, right? Other times it’s a huge inconvenience. Relocating isn’t Always Desirable...

Are You Rewarding Your Existing Clients?

by Tawnya Sutherland | Jul 21, 2015 | Marketing

Don’t you hate it when you see those commercials offering new customers huge discounts over what you are now paying as a long-term customer? Apartments, cell phone companies, and cable companies are especially guilty of this practice. This is why people often do not...