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  There’s little that compares with being your own boss. As a VA you have a lot of freedom. You choose your working hours. You choose your clients. You even set your fees and grow your business as you see fit. However, this freedom also means challenges. Owning your own VA business can be tricky. Let’s explore some common challenges of being a VA and how you can avoid them. #1 Time Management One of the great things about being a VA is that you get to set your own working hours. However, if you’re not good at managing your time, you could end up working around the clock. In addition to your client projects, you have a business to run. That means tasks like invoicing and email are on your daily to do list. Couple that with the normal responsibilities of life and you have a very full schedule. It’s then easy to see why some VAs never sleep. However, with a good time management system, everything gets done. You get to sleep. It’s about scheduling your day. It’s about prioritizing. And...

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  One of the best ways to grow your business and increase your profits is through professional development. As a virtual assistant there are many opportunities. And often, through professional development you gain personal strengths too. It’s a win win situation. Learn a new skill. As the internet will undoubtedly continue to grow and change you can too. You can keep your skills fresh. Establish your business first. Once you’re steady, take a class and learn a new skill. For example, you might learn how to manage an affiliate team. Or you could learn how to write small plug-ins for WordPress. Your skill will help you offer more value to your clients. And once you’ve obtained the new skill, you can market it to your advantage. You can use it to really grow your business. Take a look at online classes, books, and workshops to learn new skills. Consider taking classes at your local college or community center. These classes are often packed with information and fit the budget. Get a c...

  As you start your business and have very few clients, you might be tempted to be overly generous with your time and attention. Anxious to keep your clients happy, you might indulge them too much. But that is a big mistake. Do not tell anyone you are a  brand new VA. All the clent needs t know is that you can deliver, they don't need to know how long you have been delivering. Take your business seriously. Set the rules of operation and keep them. Stick to them and do not allow yourself to be bullied or in any other way pushed, to break them. It is good to be available, but tactfully let your clients know that you are not available 24/7. (Remember that you are not a machine, and that you have a life.) Let your clients know your normal work schedule, and your normal turnaround time. Be very specific and clear. Tell them jsut how long it will take yo to X, Y and Z for them. Do not allow clients to call with rush jobs and run your over with the unexpected, ruining your timetable ...