2 Minutes With A VA » Marketing http://2minuteswithava.com Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:30:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 How many clients is a new Virtual Assistant able to take on? http://2minuteswithava.com/2010/08/how-many-clients-is-a-new-virtual-assistant-able-to-take-on/ http://2minuteswithava.com/2010/08/how-many-clients-is-a-new-virtual-assistant-able-to-take-on/#comments Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:30:33 +0000 Candy http://2minuteswithava.com/?p=599 Today we answer James’ question…how many clients is a new Virtual Assistant able to take on?

]]> http://2minuteswithava.com/2010/08/how-many-clients-is-a-new-virtual-assistant-able-to-take-on/feed/ 0 How do you market yourself to get hired? http://2minuteswithava.com/2010/08/how-do-you-market-yourself-to-get-hired/ http://2minuteswithava.com/2010/08/how-do-you-market-yourself-to-get-hired/#comments Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:30:08 +0000 Candy http://2minuteswithava.com/?p=578 Today we answer H Mom’s question…how do you market yourself to get hired?

Resources:
IVAA
VAnetworking
eWomen
Meetup.com
BNI
Toastmasters
Twitter

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Resources:
Get Clients Now
Contest video’s can be uploaded here

]]> http://2minuteswithava.com/2010/07/marketing-contest-and-a-fun-question/feed/ 2 Today, you get your 2 minutes! http://2minuteswithava.com/2010/02/today-you-get-your-2-minutes/ http://2minuteswithava.com/2010/02/today-you-get-your-2-minutes/#comments Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:30:10 +0000 Candy http://2minuteswithava.com/?p=451 Today we ask you to answer Melissa’s questions…and you get your 2 minutes!

1. How did you become a virtual assistant?

2. What type of education and experience did you have that prepared you for this position?

3. What personal qualities are necessary in order to be successful?

4. What is your workspace located? What equipment do you have? What software do you use?

5. What do you find the most challenging about your work?

6. What tips would you give a potential virtual assistant?

7. Do you enjoy being a virtual assistant?

8. What made you decide to become a virtual assistant?

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Resources:
Online Networking for the Newbie by Angela Smith

]]> http://2minuteswithava.com/2010/01/as-a-veteran-va-have-you-joined-your-local-chamber-of-commerce/feed/ 1 Can you give me pointers on using Twitter for my business? http://2minuteswithava.com/2009/12/can-you-give-me-pointers-on-using-twitter-for-my-business/ http://2minuteswithava.com/2009/12/can-you-give-me-pointers-on-using-twitter-for-my-business/#comments Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:30:51 +0000 Candy http://2minuteswithava.com/?p=431 Today we answer Sheila’s question…can you give me pointers on using Twitter for my business?

Resources:
Twitter: Candy Beauchamp
Twitter: OffAssist
Twitter: TexVAL
Twitter: 2 Minutes with a VA
Twitter
VAclassroom

]]> http://2minuteswithava.com/2009/12/can-you-give-me-pointers-on-using-twitter-for-my-business/feed/ 0 Viewer Challenge Response-Joining In: Lara Nieberding http://2minuteswithava.com/2009/09/viewer-challenge-response-joining-in-lara-nieberding/ http://2minuteswithava.com/2009/09/viewer-challenge-response-joining-in-lara-nieberding/#comments Mon, 07 Sep 2009 14:30:22 +0000 Candy http://2minuteswithava.com/?p=331 This video challenge response comes from Lara Nieberding, owner of The Data Digger.

Lara, Thank you for submitting your video.

Resources:
Viewer Challenge: Tell us about JOINING IN
Lara Nieberding, The Data Digger
IVAA
VAnetworking
IVAA Summits
FoVA

]]> http://2minuteswithava.com/2009/09/viewer-challenge-response-joining-in-lara-nieberding/feed/ 0 How Do I Get Back That Feeling of Working in a Group that I Loved About Corporate America? http://2minuteswithava.com/2009/06/how-do-i-get-back-that-feeling-of-working-in-a-group-that-i-loved-about-corporate-america/ http://2minuteswithava.com/2009/06/how-do-i-get-back-that-feeling-of-working-in-a-group-that-i-loved-about-corporate-america/#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:30:41 +0000 Candy http://2minuteswithava.com/?p=265 Today we answer Nicholas’s question…How do I get back that feeling of working in a group that I loved about Corporate America?

Update: After I did this recording, I found out that our lovely Tawnya over at VANetworking is holding 28 seminars this year – for $27 – yeah, all 28. What a steal! Sign up at the website. This is another way to feel connected and part of a team or group. Many thanks to Tawnya, a true leader of our industry. You rock!

Resources:
OffAssist
VAnetworking
IVAA
Twitter
Facebook
Meetup.com

]]> http://2minuteswithava.com/2009/06/how-do-i-get-back-that-feeling-of-working-in-a-group-that-i-loved-about-corporate-america/feed/ 0 How Can I Broadcast Myself, My Personality, and My Confidence to Customers Half a Continent Away? http://2minuteswithava.com/2009/06/how-can-i-broadcast-myself-my-personality-and-my-confidence-to-customers-half-a-continent-away/ http://2minuteswithava.com/2009/06/how-can-i-broadcast-myself-my-personality-and-my-confidence-to-customers-half-a-continent-away/#comments Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:30:34 +0000 Candy http://2minuteswithava.com/?p=260 Today we answer Tammy’s question…How can I broadcast myself, my personality, and my confidence to customers 1/2 a continent away?

Resources:
Twitter
VAclassroom
Facebook
LinkedIn

]]> http://2minuteswithava.com/2009/06/how-can-i-broadcast-myself-my-personality-and-my-confidence-to-customers-half-a-continent-away/feed/ 0 Headshot Tips for Your Virtual Assistant Website http://2minuteswithava.com/2009/04/headshot-tips-for-your-virtual-assistant-website/ http://2minuteswithava.com/2009/04/headshot-tips-for-your-virtual-assistant-website/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:30:09 +0000 Candy http://2minuteswithava.com/?p=198 Our guest vlogger, Tawnya Sutherland with VANetworking.com, answers the question, “Should I put my photograph on my website?”

Resources:
VANetworking.com – Tawnya’s forum and website for VAs
VBSS (Virtual Business Startup System) – that box Tawnya’s holding, I’ve heard great things about this!

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