From Full-Time to Own Time – 4 Tips to Start Your Virtual Assistant Business Whilst Working Full-Time

Lisa Taliga Virtual Assistant

by Lisa Taliga

Are you working full-time, want to start your Virtual Assistant business but just don’t seem to find enough hours in the day to focus on it? This may also apply to you if you are working part-time or have a growing family. A good chunk of your day may be swallowed up by the daily commute, the demands of your boss, cooking dinner, looking after the kids, keeping the house clean… by the time you’ve finished all that, how are you going to get focused? How are you going to find the time to start or build your business?

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How to Start Your Virtual Assistant Business and Not Feel Overwhelmed – 5 Simple Tips

Lisa Taliga Virtual Assistant

by Lisa Taliga

You've decided to start your own Virtual Assistant business. You've got to think of a business name, register it, organise a PO Box, get some new equipment ….aaaargh! Where do you start? Is your mind going round and round in circles? Are you feeling overwhelmed?

I totally identify with that feeling. I remember all too well when I was starting out that my head was stuffed full of things to do, organise and manage. It's easy to let it all overwhelm you and cause you to take no action! I was also working full-time so it was crucial for me to stay focused on my ultimate goal of staying at home and earning an income.

Here are 5 easy tips to combat overwhelm, which can be applied to any business:

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As a Virtual Assistant, Who Is Your Ideal Client?

Lisa Taliga Virtual Assistant

by Lisa Taliga

Do ideal clients really exist or are they a myth? Let me assure you, there ARE ideal clients out there. You just need to know what your definition of one is.

Since I started my home-based business, I've had ideal clients and others that weren't so great. Believe me, your clients will influence how you feel about your business on a day-to-day level, so you should aspire to get this right.

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