Nuba is another conference call and webinar provider that is free - this is what I am using in my VA and training business to run teleseminars. A bonus is that Nuba offers free recording of your calls.

Are you interested in working with a Virtual Assistant but have some questions?

Want to know the types of things you can delegate to a Virtual Assistant?

Heard people raving about Virtual Assistants and want to find out more?

 Working with Virtual Assistants Teleseminar

Thursday 25th June, 1.00pm - 2.00pm BST 

What is a Virtual Assistant?

A Virtual Assistant (VA) is a self employed professional providing administrative, secretarial and support services on a remote basis. Working from their own fully equipped office, VAs work with a variety of different clients helping them in their businesses on an ad hoc, regular or project specific basis.

By partnering with their own VA, businesses and individuals can make more money by focusing on what they do best and growing their business.

Working with Virtual Assistants Teleseminar

Thursday 25th June, 1.00pm - 2.00pm BST 

Why listen to me?

I’m a serial entrepreneur, author and busy mum.

I have over 10 years administrative and secretarial experience working in the public and private sectors supporting senior managers, directors, chief executives and board members.

I am the owner of CKPA Office Solutions which was set up in July 2005 and specialises in working with Trainers and Coaches who want to leverage their time to earn more money with online business.

A true entrepreneur, I became involved with The Athena Network in June 2007 bringing the women’s networking group to the Black Country to help local women take their businesses to the next level.

In April 2008, I received recognition as an outstanding Virtual Assistant by receiving the Runner Up prize in the hunt for the VA of the Year 2008 (in business over 18 months category).

I am also the Co-Founder of VA Success Group which provides practical and relevant training for aspiring and existing Virtual Assistants based in the UK at affordable prices.

Join me on this teleseminar to get your questions answered. 

Working with Virtual Assistants Teleseminar

Thursday 25th June, 1.00pm - 2.00pm BST 

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What can you offer to your clients that is different from your competitors?  Offering value added services will help you to stand out from the crowd and create ‘raving fans’ for your business.  Think about:

• Unlimited email support
• 100% money back guarantee
• Referral program

A referral program is something that can easily be implemented to reward people who refer your services. You could offer a % of the invoice value or gift vouchers and is a great way to generate new business.

Teleseminars are a way for you to position yourself as an expert with your target market and is a great way to introduce your services for people to buy to clients and contacts.

If you offer a mixture of free and paid for teleseminars on a range of different subjects that would be of use to your target market, people will be interested.

Public speaking is a great way to raise your profile in the local business community.  A great place to start to find speaking opportunities is to contact people who organise networking events as they are always on the lookout for speakers.

Fear of public speaking does put some people off but it is a great way to build your business and get qualified leads.  If you want to learn more about public speaking, see if there is a local Toastmasters Club near you as they are designed to help you perfect your skills.

The bonus with online networking is that you can network any time of the day or night - even at home in your pyjamas if you want!

Online networking is also quicker to build relationships than face to face networking as people can be ready to purchase services immediately.  Key is to share your knowledge freely so you are seen as the expert as opposed to someone who constantly sells.

There are a veriety of groups available now and recommend you check out:

Ecademy

LinkedIn

UK Business Forums

We Can Do

UK Business Labs

Being featured in the press is good for your business and looks good to potential clients.  Send press releases to your local and regional press of any news stories relating to you or your business but make sure that it will be of interest to people and not just blatently shouting about your company.

Please note that building relationships with the media is an ongoing task as opposed to one hit wonder so schedule time in your diary on a regular basis to send press releases and follow up with phone call to make sure they have received it.

Newsletters are a good way to keep in touch with contacts and clients to share information as well as details of what you have been up to.

You can sprinkle your content with links to your website or blog as well as including direct sales information - details of any products or events you are running.

I always recommend you include the following to have an effective newsletter that people want to read and subscribe to:

• Featured article sharing good information
• Top tip
• Recommended product or service

Twitter is a great tool that gets you to answer the question “what are you up to?” and your posts, or tweets, are limited to 140 characters which means you have to be very focused with your tweets!

This is a great social media to use to promote any events you run as you can post the details to a wide audience.

One main thing to remember with Twitter, don’t just sell or promote your services all the time as that will not appeal to your followers - share information, tips and resources so that you are a useful person to have in their network who they will trust and buy from.