The Business Of Being A Virtual Assistant

Today we are, this is the sixth month. We're at the halfway point of the year. And I thought it would be a great time to give you a boost, a pep talk to encourage you to focus on what you need to do for your business, which is really every episode, but specifically in regards to how we sacrifice ourselves for other people. Let's get into it! The post TBBVA275 – ️ Maximizing Productivity: When the Helper Needs Help appeared first on Tiffany Parson.

Red flags are real and can be different for all of us. Don't ignore them - they could be warning signs that could save you from future headaches. Trust your gut and pay attention. Let's discuss. The post TBBVA274 – ️ Spotting Red Flags in Your Virtual Assistant Business appeared first on Tiffany Parson.

In last week's episode, I shared an experience that happened at a recent business event that required us all to get uncomfortable. Today, I'm showing you in real time what being uncomfortable looks like and the lesson learned as a result. Let's discuss. The post TBBVA273 – ️ Storytime: No-Lights, Camera, Action…The Follow Up appeared first on Tiffany Parson.

In today's episode, I'm sharing an experience that happened at a recent business event. It required us all to get uncomfortable. I pushed through and after hoping it won't be seen, I'm praying it will so I can show you in real time what being uncomfortable looks like. Let's discuss. The post TBBVA272 – ️ Storytime: No-Lights, Camera, Action appeared first on Tiffany Parson.

What keeps you coming back? In a previous episode, we discussed quitting, but today I want to know what motivates you to keep going. Let's discuss it! The post TBBVA271 –

In this week's episode we discuss the importance of recognizing when it's time to let go or change something in your virtual assistant business. It's not your clients, it's you. What is it that you know you need to do that you're afraid to do. I'm hear to let you know, it's time. Let's discuss it! The post TBBVA270 –

Struggling with decision making? Whether it's about food or your business, we all face tough choices. But in business, we can't just rely on our cravings - strategic decision making is key! Let's discuss in this week's episode. The post TBBVA269 –

In today's episode we discuss the gap between you and your goals...THE JOURNEY. It's the journey that shapes us into who we are and what our business will become. Without the journey, we will not reach our goals. Each step gets us closer to our goals. It's time we embrace everything the journey brings. Let's discuss it! The post TBBVA268 –

"Sometimes we have to embrace the hard way in order to learn and grow. Don't give up on something just because it's difficult – keep pushing yourself and you'll see amazing results." WRONG! This kind of advice will have you closing up in no time. You'll dislike your work and your clients. Doing things the had way doesn't make it better. It only makes it hard. Let's discuss. The post TBBVA267 –

Are we just following the same old routines, or are we truly doing what's best for ourselves? Take a moment to reflect and find your own answer. Let's get into it! The post TBBVA266 –

Let's break the taboo and talk about money! It's time to get comfortable with setting your rates and discussing finances with potential clients. Join the conversation and share your tips for tackling this tough topic! The post TBBVA265 –

Raise your hand if this thought has crossed your mind this week: If I quit my business, what will happen? Trust me, you're not alone. It's natural to question our decisions and worry about the future. But I'm here to remind you that you are capable of success and your business is worth fighting for! Believe in yourself and keep working towards your goals. Let's discuss! The post TBBVA264 –

Let's talk about taking a much-needed mental break. When was the last time you slowed down and gave your mind a break? Join us on this first episode as we discuss the importance of self-care and taking time for yourself. Because even on the weekends, it's important to give your mind a break from all the hustle and bustle. Tune in now and let's get real about the need for balance in our busy lives. The post TBBVA263 –

In this week's episode we're discussing the importance of planning for the new year (2024) and suggests that it's important to start now. Outlined are seven key points to consider. Don't wait until January to begin your plans as you may lose motivation, instead start now in November. The post TBBVA262 –

In this week's episode, we're discussing what is needed in order to prepare for the holidays. It's important we all take some time away while at the same time ensuring you have a business when you return. Let's chat about it LIVE! The post TBBVA261 –

In this episode, we discuss to taking action and making decisions quickly, even if you're nervous. Make quick decisions in order to succeed in your business. Using a sports analogy you'll understand the importance of being ready for opportunities and taking risks even when you are not sure. Put yourself out there and rebuke negative influences. Le's get into it! The post TBBVA260 –

In this episode we discuss the importance of treating your client's business with care. If you don't have an interest in their industry, it will be difficult to provide exceptional work. It is important to evaluate whether or not a client's business is something you can get into before taking them on as a client. Additionally, if you are only in it for the money, it will show and your clients will notice. To keep clients returning, you must genuinely care about their business and show genuine concern. Finding an industry that you can get excited about and evaluating what their needs are is key to providing excellent service. The post TBBVA259 – Part Two Treating Clients' Business with Care appeared first on Tiffany Parson.

In this episode, we discuss what it means to treat a client's business as if it were one's own. This includes delivering tasks as soon as possible and making sure that the work is of the highest quality. It also involves asking yourself if what you are delivering is something you would want. Treating a client's business with care leads to long-lasting relationships and more referrals. Let's discuss what this looks like in action. The post TBBVA258 – Treating Clients' Business Like Your Own appeared first on Tiffany Parson.

After a long week, I'm here to share how you can communicate exactly what you want from your clients. 

If they don't know what they want, or they want everything, it's not the right time to work with them. 

I'm also sharing best places to go if you're feeling out of the loop when it comes to providing services and online business. 

Let's discuss! The post TBBVA257 – Communicating Your Needs and Wants in Your Virtual Assistant Business appeared first on Tiffany Parson.

In this week's episode, we discuss how to handle scope creep. It's where clients ask you to do additional tasks that are not apart of the initial agreement. Initially you may be nervous to tell them that's an additional cost. However, if you don't you will be frustrated and feel resentment towards your client. Remember it's YOUR business. The client takes your lead. Let's discuss what to say and how to get your money! The post TBBVA256 – How to Handle Scope Creep as a Virtual Assistant Business Owner appeared first on Tiffany Parson.

Response and responsibility, who's is it? How you respond to this podcast is none of my business. I'm responsible for ensuring what I put out their is what I am to say in that moment. We are only responsible for what we can control. How so? Let's chat! The post TBBVA255 – The Response Is Not Your Responsibility appeared first on Tiffany Parson.

Today's episode I discuss what's happening behind the scenes and how we're adjusting. This applies to both solo and team virtual assistant business models. The key: remember it's your ball, your court. Let's discuss! The post TBBVA254 – Adjusting to Growth appeared first on Tiffany Parson.

Are you working to be great at everything in your business and even your life? If you think back to when you were in school you'll recall the whole concept of being a "well-rounded" student. They really had us trying to be great at everything from the classroom, to the field, to service. In this episode, we discuss how that affects us today in business and what we can do to no longer live by that philosophy; instead, do life focusing on our strengths. Let's discuss! The post TBBVA253 – Focus on Your Strengths in Your Virtual Assistant Business and Life appeared first on Tiffany Parson.

In this week's episode, I share how utilizing A.I. tools can help with being more efficient in our virtual assistant businesses. I also share an embarrassing incident with A.I. and Zoom. Let's discuss! The post TBBVA252 – Using A.I. Plus Efficiencies in Your Virtual Assistant Business appeared first on Tiffany Parson.

In this week's episode, we discuss how the way you see yourself effects how you show up for your business. I'm putting forth a challenge to write down the big dream for your virtual assistant business. This will help in how we see ourselves going forward. Take a listen. Let's discuss! The post TBBVA251 – How Are You Showing Up in Your Virtual Assistant Business appeared first on Tiffany Parson.

This week we dive into why we are doing what we do in our virtual assistant business. Some things you're doing because you've always done it that way. Is that a good enough answer? More than likely it's not. Does that mean you should change it? Not necessarily. It's almost Summer, a new season both in the natural and in the spiritual. With new, comes, change. no more same old, same old. Let's discuss in this week's episode! The post TBBVA250 – Why Are You Doing That In Your Virtual Assistant Business appeared first on Tiffany Parson.

In this week's episode, I'm challenging your beliefs. Specifically, your limiting beliefs in what you can do. Business requires you to do what you have never done. If you believe you can only do what you know, you are at your peak right now. You have to believe you can do anything because you don't know everything. Let's talk! The post TBBVA249 – Do you believe you can do anything? appeared first on Tiffany Parson.

Can your clients' business survive without social media? Can your virtual assistant business survive without social media? We're exploring this question in today's episode along with the reasons why we may not be showing up. It is my hope that after watching you'll embrace where your social media pages are now and start from there. Enjoy the process, it should be fun and not a chore. Whether large or small, do not despise where you are. Move forward with the messages you've been given to share. Let's talk about it! The post TBBVA 248 – Let's Talk About Social Media in Your Virtual Assistant Business appeared first on Tiffany Parson.

In this week's episode, we wrap up the series. It's funny how time flies by. I didn't realize it has been almost 15 years since I started my business journey until the end of part two. God is good. I want you to know that. I'm stressing how it relates to your qualifications for being a virtual assistant. Let's discuss it! The post TBBVA 247 – You Are Qualified: Your Virtual Assistant Business (Part 3) appeared first on Tiffany Parson.

In this week's episode, we continue with part two. We all have an origin story and yours is just as important as anyone else's. It's good to see how everything you've gone through professionally contributes to where you are today. It gets woven into the fabric of where you are today. Let's dive in! The post TBBVA 246 – You Are Qualified: Becoming a Virtual Assistant Business Owner (Part 2) appeared first on Tiffany Parson.

In this week's episode we start a three part series on being qualified. There are many instances along your business journey where you may find yourself questioning your capability and being good enough. I'm going to let you know ahead of the episode, you are qualified! Let's discuss it. The post TBBVA 245 – You Are Qualified: the Origin Story of Your Virtual Assistant Business (Part 1) appeared first on Tiffany Parson.

This week's episode is a bit morbid, however significant. It's something that will eventually happen, yet we don't talk about it nor prepare for it. What if we changed that and prepare now? Recently, I had a conversation with someone who had a friend who's virtual assistant passed away. It got me thinking. And later, after all the morbid talk, we end on a positive and uplifting note. Let's get into it! The post TBBVA 244 – What Happens if (blank) in Your Virtual Assistant Business appeared first on Tiffany Parson.

In this week's episode, we discuss the follow up to normalizing the process and not perfection. I'm sharing what it was like emailing a list that's been dormant for at least a year if nor more. In my eyes, it was imperfect because of it sitting for so long, what would I say, how would people respond. Guess what? None of that mattered, I needed to get to emailing and just go, ready or not!! What about you? Let's discuss it. The post TBBVA243 – Imperfectly Implementing for the Sake of Your Virtual Assistant Business appeared first on Tiffany Parson.

In this week's episode, we discuss bowing down to client request because we are afraid to lose. How are you the business owner, if your clients are shaping and forming your business? Let's chat about it! The post TBBVA242 – Afraid to Lose in Your Virtual Assistant Business appeared first on Tiffany Parson.

In this week's episode, we talk about failing. I know it's not a common topic, however if we recognize that failure is part of the journey to success, we'll embrace it. After listening to today's episode it is my hope that you'll enjoy failing and see it as an opportunity to learn and not a sign to quit. Let's talk about it! The post TBBVA241 – Enjoy Failure in Your Virtual Assistant Business appeared first on Tiffany Parson.

Today's episode is all about making decision, specifically how to quickly move past decision limbo. Are you trying to decide right now what email marketing system to use, what payment system to use, what service to provide, what your prices should be, etc. I have three tips for you to get you past this and making a decision NOW! Let's dive in!! The post TBBVA240 – How to Quickly Move Past Decision Limbo in Your Virtual Assistant Business appeared first on Tiffany Parson.

In this week's episode I answer a commenter's question from YouTube about going full-time as a virtual assistant business owner. Everyone's situation varies, however what I shared is helpful for anyone considering going full-time. Take a listen and let me know your thoughts. Let's dive in! The post TBBVA239 – Viewer Question: Suggestions On Going Full-Time in Your Virtual Assistant Business appeared first on Tiffany Parson.

Today is my last day of doing a 14-day full body detox. The things I learned go right along with our virtual assistant businesses. The objective of this particular detox is to eliminate all of the toxins in your entire body and not just a select area. I could easily say, we need to detox in our business. This means get rid of what's not working for you such as services, clients, niches, etc. However, there's more to it that I learned. Let's discuss in this week's episode. The post TBBVA238 – Detox and Your Virtual Assistant Business appeared first on Tiffany Parson.

In this week's episode I'm addressing something that has been touched on in the past, however not this extent or revelation. Let me tell you after this episode, you won't allow fear to get in your way anymore. Let's talk! The post TBBVA237 – Releasing the Spirit of Fear for Your Virtual Assistant Business and Life appeared first on Tiffany Parson.

This week, I'm sharing an interesting idea I saw online. I actually like it. My wheels are turning in regards to how I can utilize for my own virtual assistant business. What do you think? Let's discuss it! The post TBBVA236 – Would You Use This In Your Virtual Assistant Business? appeared first on Tiffany Parson.

In this week's episode, I'm ranting and discussing the importance of wanting to have a virtual assistant business beyond the money. If that's your only reason for wanting it, this business is not for you. Let's discuss it! The post TBBVA235 – It's a Rant: For the Love of Money appeared first on Tiffany Parson.

Are you expecting things to work out on the first try? In cooking, you follow a recipe because someone else has done all the practicing and experimenting to know what works. And even still you may have to make adjustments based on your dietary needs, oven, microwave, air fryer, etc. If you've never done something before and there is no recipe or exact process that matches your circumstance to the letter. Are you expecting it to come out right on the first try? And if it does, will you know why it worked? You'll have to do it again to determine what factors contributed to your success. How does this relate to your virtual assistant business? It's a Science and Here's Why… Let's discuss it! The post TBBVA234: It's a Science and Here's Why appeared first on Tiffany Parson.

In this week's episode, I go over a few things we should be doing this last month of the year. It's going to help things run smoother in your business including your computer. I'm sure you'll be able to think of even more after going over this short list. Let's dive in! The post TBBVA233 – It's the Last Month of the Year, What Should We Be Doing? appeared first on Tiffany Parson.

Here's something you may not have thought about in your business planning. In life we know people come into our lives for a period of time, some leave and some stay. The same applies in your virtual assistant business. You will lose clients. It's almost like talking about death, no one wants to do it. It comes up when it actually happens. In reality, by that time it's too late. It's important to prepare ourselves now so when it happens we aren't shocked. I know it's a hard reality, however, we can find the blessing in the loss of a client. Let's talk about it! The post TBBVA232 – You Will Lose Clients in Your Virtual Assistant Business appeared first on Tiffany Parson.

In this week's episode, we discuss the importance of your effort and not allowing perfectionism to stand in your way. Our industry is forever changing. Tools change, skills change, therefore we have to be flexible and move. Using our number one client in our laboratory allows us to be ready BEFORE clients ask for something. Let's discuss further…here we go! The post TBBVA231 – Normalize Effort and Not Perfection in Your Virtual Assistant Business appeared first on Tiffany Parson.

If celebrating yourself is difficult, this is for you. I'm consciously working to celebrate myself. If you learned somewhere along the way that celebrating prematurely is a bad thing, listen in. Let's discuss and work towards celebrating all wins SMALL and big! The post TBBVA230 – The Importance of Celebrating Small Wins appeared first on Tiffany Parson.

In this week's episode, I'm answering this question: what advice would you give other people who are thinking about making the same jump? It has been 14 years since I started working full-time in my virtual assistant business. Back in 2008, I had no idea what my business would turn into, however I knew I wanted it no matter what. After many highs and lows, I'm still enjoying the journey. Take listen and find out what I'd tell someone who's thinking about making the same jump! Let's dive in. The post TBBVA229 – Let's Talk: Making The Jump to Full-Time in Your Virtual Assistant Business appeared first on Tiffany Parson.

In this week's episode, we discuss thinker or doer virtual assistants. Is this a thing? How to know which one you are? What are clients expecting and how can you tell? Glad you asked! Let's discuss it! The post TBBVA228 – The Doer vs The Thinker as a Virtual Assistant appeared first on Tiffany Parson.

Our inner critic keeps us from a lot of things. Imagine God instructing you to do something and you start telling him all the reasons why you can't. Imagine telling this to the one who created you. The one who knows you more than you know yourself. It's crazy right! If he called you, then he means you. It's your inner critic that's speaking out of turn. In this episode, I'm challenging you to see the way you speak to yourself in a different way. If we understood that what we feel about ourselves someone else who we see as successful has experienced the same thing. It's interesting how we speak better to strangers than to ourselves. The post TBBVA227 – Let's Talk: Silencing Your Inner Critic appeared first on Tiffany Parson.

This week's episode is a part one. In it, I'm challenging you to take the plunge on something you know could work, but have talked yourself out of. I'm giving you the opportunity to conquer this together. Let's eliminate the excuses and go for it regardless of the outcome. Grab your life jacket, we're going in! The post TBBVA226 – Let's Talk: No More Talking Yourself Out of It appeared first on Tiffany Parson.

In this week's episode, I share a few issues going on behind the scenes. You'll also get a glimpse at how I process one of them and come to some resolution. The bottom line, you're not along in your journey. Let's discuss! The post TBBVA 225 – Working Out the Issues In My Virtual Assistant Business appeared first on Tiffany Parson.