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Beware the 'Rookie Guru'
For those of us who care deeply about the future of the Virtual Assistant industry, this is something we can’t ignore. I’ve always...
Ingrid Bayer
Apr 44 min read
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Ready to Grow Your VA Business? Start Showing Up in Person
Let’s talk about something that might make you a little uncomfortable: in-person networking. If you’re anything like most Virtual...
Ingrid Bayer
Apr 23 min read
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Should VAs list their Rates on their Website? Read this FIRST!!!
Without a doubt, one of the most frequently debated topics among Virtual Assistants is this: “Should I list my service prices on my...
Ingrid Bayer
Mar 253 min read
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You Are Ready - Even If You Don’t Feel It Yet
There’s a moment before every great leap - a pause, a hesitation, a whisper of doubt. "Am I good enough?" "What if I fail?" "What if...
Ingrid Bayer
Mar 153 min read
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Conquering the Imposter Within
Imposter syndrome is a silent predator for business owners… a confidence killer that surreptitiously sneaks into the minds of even the...
Ingrid Bayer
Mar 53 min read
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Taking Time Off as a VA? Here’s How to Do It Without Losing Clients (or Your Sanity!)
Taking time out from your VA business – either for a sneaky long weekend, or an extended vacation - shouldn’t feel like an impossible...
Ingrid Bayer
Feb 174 min read
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Outcomes-Based Pricing: The Smart Choice for Virtual Industry Professionals
In the Virtual Assistant industry, how you charge clients is a critical decision. While many stick with hourly rates or retainers, from...
Ingrid Bayer
Feb 53 min read
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Chasing the Dream or Building Reality? The Truth About Sustainable VA Success
In today’s world, it’s easy to get caught up in flashy promises of “ making bank ” as a Virtual Assistant—$30k months, $150 hourly rates,...
Ingrid Bayer
Jan 142 min read
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Outsourcing Smarter: How Aussie VAs and OBMs Are Changing the Game
For small businesses in Australia, finding the right support can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. You need someone...
Ingrid Bayer
Jan 62 min read
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A New Year, a New Chapter: Reflections and Exciting Plans for 2025!
As we step over the threshold and into the New Year, I find myself reflecting on the year just passed, and setting down some intentions...
Ingrid Bayer
Dec 31, 20242 min read
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