Category Archives: Pricing

Competitive Analysis

Posted on 16 September, 2012 by Caroline

One of the most important things you can do as a new virtual assistant is research, research, research. Oh, and then some more research. Part of your business plan should be a marketing projection including a competitive analysis. So how … Continue reading →

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Protected: SVA Premier: Nov 2011 Price Crunch Clients – how to say NO!

Posted on 27 November, 2011 by Caroline

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UK Virtual Assistant Industry Survey 2010/2011 – now available!

Posted on 1 November, 2011 by Caroline

UK Virtual Assistant Survey: Everything you ever wanted to know about being a VA or writing a business plan – plus some great marketing info for established VAs… It’s like being able to peek inside the typical VA business in … Continue reading →

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You too could have a 6-figure income…

Posted on 14 August, 2011 by Caroline

We’ve all had these emails in our inbox.  The ones promising financial freedom, a Ferrari in the garage of your mansion, days spent playing on your private beach with the children…  All yours for the miniscule investment of $999/month! Now … Continue reading →

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Protected: SVA Premium Members: June 2011 – Cash in the bank!

Posted on 1 May, 2011 by Caroline

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Hourly rates – the cost comparison of a temp vs a VA!

Posted on 9 April, 2011 by Caroline

We had a really interesting discussion on the forum recently regarding clients wanting to pay temp rates….  One faction thought VAs should price themselves competitively with the local temp rate (even if that meant going as low as £10/hour).  And … Continue reading →

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Free Virtual Assistant!!

Posted on 11 November, 2010 by Caroline

I was chatting to a newbie VA the other day through my work at www.4vas.co.uk and she was telling me about a new client she had landed from a networking event.  She was so excited about having a real life … Continue reading →

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Pricing

Posted on 5 August, 2010 by Caroline

Question: What is the one element of your business which ensures you will fail if it is not correct? Answer: Pricing This was inspired by a topic on the main forum regarding call answering, which had me, erm… a little … Continue reading →

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Pricing: The Good Burger Van

Posted on 30 July, 2010 by Caroline

This example comes from Sara @ Officebird who used it as an analogy to explain why she uses all inclusive pricing in her virtual assistant business.  We think it’s excellent and thought it was worth putting on the main site: … Continue reading →

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