Everywhere we turn today we are hearing about a negative economy. Gas prices are soaring, groceries are outrageous, prescriptions - well need I say more?
If you find that your company is downsizing - AGAIN and your future is insecure then you might want to look at the virtual assistant industry. We are growing stronger everyday. Take a look at the positives of a virtual assistant.
1. Being able to stay home and raise your family the way you see fit, not someone else. Right here you are saving money by not giving to your child care provider.
2. Save money on gas and maintenance on your vechicle - I cannot tell you how much money I save each week just in this area. Today gas prices in Mineola, Texas is $3.45 per galloon. By working from home you only need to use your car for running errands, take the kids to school and for pleasure. Not to mention doing your part in saving the environment!
3. Time Management - You will save at least 2 hours a day by working from home. What can you do with 2 additional hours per day?
4. Being self-employed is SECURITY - never having to wonder if you are going to get that pink slip. You are in control of your destiny.
I could go on with all the benefits of becoming a virtual assistant, but you get the point. This industry not only provides you with a secure future, but also allows you to run your life the way you see fit.
Even if you have never had your own business, it is not hard to set up as long as you have the right attitude, skills, knowledge and desire. The key is to look for those that are successful in their virtual assistant business and then model your business with the same principals.
Are you ready to take the next step in achieving your goals? Let me know - I would love to hear from you. Kim@KimHughes.com
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Working Smarter - Not Harder!
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Send Out Cards - Let Them Know You Are Thinking Of Them!
Send Out Cards is a wonderful way to send a card to someone special for any occassion without ever having to leave your home or office.
I was always forgetting to send a birthday card, Christmas cards, special day and thank you cards until I found Send Out Cards. Now, I just take 5 minutes, log into my account pick that special card, write my message, complete the information for mailing and BOOM! DONE!
In addition to being a wonderful greeting card system, Send Out Cards can also be used to build your business. To see how Send Out Cards works as an incredible referral-generation system for both you and your clients, check out the Referral Movie link below.
Send Out Cards - Send a card TODAY!
You might be interested to know that being a Send Out Cards distributor can provide a powerful income-generating opportunity that will blend well with your VA business and personal life. By helping your clients, friends, and family also benefit from the power of Send Out Cards, you will make money. Visit www.IncredibleReferralMarketing.com to see how the card system and referral strategies work, then contact me directly for more specific information or to get started.”
Send me an email and let's schedule a time to show you how this amazing program works!
Monday, April 07, 2008
Rate Your Customer Service
I had an interesting conversation tonight with a gentleman, probably in his late 70's. Mr. Barnes comes to all my son's baseball games. He does not come just to watch my son, but to watch all the boy's play. He is a true Mineola Yellow Jacket baseball fan. He loves to share stories of his past and bless his heart - sometimes tells us the same story, but we listen with care.
Anyway, tonight he was upset with a local merchant and as he told me the story I thought the only problem with this merchant was they do not know customer service.
One thing I offer each one of my client's is my full attention and it is my goal to ensure the client is happy - at no cost! Yes, there are times you just have to say - I have done my best! And if you can honestly say this and you still cannot make the customer happy, then you need to find an alternative solution. Because your reputation is on the line and you need to keep it clean you might offer to find another vitual assistant to work with them or send them the names and let them do the work in finding the best person to fit their needs.
This is one of the first things I cover in my coaching program and as I tell my client, customer service is not like it use to be in the past and it is something that can really set you apart from the rest, so no matter what services you offer your client it is important that you offer the best customer service possible.
One thing I am very proud of is my clients appreciate my caring attitude and tell me constantly that they appreciate my goal is to make sure they are 100% happy with my service, if not more. If they are not, I tell them to let me know and we will work together to make sure all the expectations are meet.
In today's world you do not see the vendor, merchant, etc taking those couple of minutes to say "how can I help you?" Most of the time they ignore you and feel you are a waste of time. Therefore, when building your virtual assistant business make sure you give the customer what they want, with a smile on your face and in your heart! By doing this you are making a name for yourself, because you are offering something that is not seen in the real world very much anymore.
Saturday, March 01, 2008
The First Real Estate Virtual Assistant Handbook
The FIRST Real Estate Vitual Assistant Handbook offers you some of the most detailed information on what it takes to work with real estate agents! Including 15 sample forms! Why re-create the wheel – It is all in this ebook!
