by Barbara Burstall | Dec 20, 2018 | Business, Business Management, Cold Calling, Marketing, Virtual Assistant
Now you may think this is somewhat a silly question, but in reality, sometimes we need to go back to the basics and really ask ourselves why customers come to us. Is it because of the incredible service we provide or the products we sell? I don’t think so…I think...
by Barbara Burstall | Dec 15, 2018 | Business, Business Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Virtual Assistant
Years ago the way of doing business was very corporate like, it was all about transactions and payments, very stiff upper lip kind of stuff. Nowadays in 2019, it is all about being personal, authentic, being real and I’m not talking about pouting to the camera...
by Barbara Burstall | Dec 1, 2018 | Business, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Virtual Assistant
At this time of the year, most businesses are now focusing their energies on setting some goals for 2019. What they want to achieve, outsource, complete and obtain in the coming year. But for any business to succeed you should have a 2-3 year plan, not just a 12 month...
by Barbara Burstall | Sep 24, 2018 | Business, Business Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategy
This question just came up in a Facebook group today. A member was asking where do you source a VA? There are many ways of sourcing a Virtual Assistant, personally people have found me via Facebook Groups and by referrals. But for many business owners, they really...
by Barbara Burstall | Jul 30, 2018 | Business, Business Management, Marketing, Virtual Assistant
What are recurring packages you may ask? Recurring packages are either products or services structured around a monthly subscription or membership fee. There are a number of reasons for offering recurring VA packages. Here are just a few: For (you) the client. 1....
