Working as a virtual assistant is not always a walk in the park. Sure it may sound easy and comfortable because it is mostly a work-from-home job and there is flexibility. But the truth is, it still works! All the elements that go with “work” are still there – expectations, deliverables, performance, client care, commitment,…
May 1: “Dear Client, Sorry I can’t be online today because I am attending a ceremony for my son. Hope it is fine to skip the work today.” May 2: “Hi Client, I just woke up and will still prepare food for the family. I might be able to come online in an hour….
In one of our weekly meetings, Kristy, the director of Virtual Elves, told me about how she got one client from Linkedin. That prospect connected with her and asked a few questions. The prospect was honest to say that we were just one of the many agencies that he connected to because he is…
Building relationships with clients start with good communication. As a virtual assistant, it is important to notice how you communicate to clients because it impacts your “personal brand”. While it is true that being authentic and being “yourself” builds the friendship, it is equally important to sound formal and decent because it shows how well…
Ethics is defined as “the moral principles that govern a person’s behaviour”. As a VA, you are expected to have certain work ethics or values that drive your conduct in this chosen career. In our aim to develop professionalism while working remotely, we listed 5 important work ethics that every virtual assistant in Virtual Elves…
A virtual assistant is considered as someone who is working remotely either from an office or from home. They are generally working for clients who are located overseas. Many people want to be a VA because they think it has more flexibility with time and place of work, and possibly more earnings. But what…
Working as a virtual assistant takes more than just skill. It also entails character and a customer-oriented attitude to make sure that clients are happy enough to stay with you for a long period of time. Practically, virtual assistants can follow these tips on how to make clients happy: 1. Communicate – the idea of…