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Cultivating a Growth Mindset for VA Business Success
Feeling stuck in your Virtual Assistant business is definitely not uncommon, but often, the barrier to progress isn't external; it's in...
Ingrid Bayer
Jun 3, 20242 min read


Are you Ready to Grow and Scale your VA Business?
When you start up as a Virtual Assistant, the major focus will generally revolve predominantly around building a client base and...
Ingrid Bayer
May 1, 20242 min read


From Chaos to Calm: Balancing Work & Life for VA Success
In the bustling life of a Virtual Assistant, balancing business with family can often feel like navigating through chaos. The key to...
Ingrid Bayer
Apr 1, 20243 min read


So, you want to start a VA business...
So, you want to start a VA business… but do you dare? Yeah, I know… like most of us, you get to the point where you’ve poked your nose...
Ingrid Bayer
Mar 20, 20242 min read


Building a Thriving Virtual Assistant Business: Beyond the Basics
Embarking on your Virtual Assistant (VA) journey is exhilarating, but true success demands more than just enthusiasm—it requires a solid...
Ingrid Bayer
Mar 4, 20242 min read


Essential Risk Mitigation Strategies for Virtual Assistants
In the ever-evolving world of Virtual Assistance – just as in any business – being prepared for the unexpected is not just wise, it's...
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Mar 1, 20242 min read


Mastering the Art of Finding Clients: Essential Strategies for Virtual Assistants
No matter what business you are in, the art of finding clients is key to your success. At VA Institute, we understand the importance of...
Ingrid Bayer
Feb 1, 20243 min read


Turning Aspirations into Achievements in 2024
As we step over the threshold of 2024 and into a bright and shiny new year, it’s a great opportunity to spend time focusing in on your...
Ingrid Bayer
Jan 2, 20243 min read


Stop Talking and Start Listening
I always say that communication – GREAT communication – is the ‘alpha and omega’ of a successful business. In online or remote delivery...
Ingrid Bayer
Feb 2, 20232 min read


To Niche or not to Niche... that is the question
I’ve spoken with countless VAs pre-launch who feel they’ve failed before they’ve even started simply because they do not have a niche. ...
Ingrid Bayer
Jan 20, 20233 min read


Do I REALLY need a Website?
I cannot tell you the number of times I’ve been asked why a business such as a VA or Freelancer needs a website… after all, isn’t an...
Ingrid Bayer
Jan 6, 20233 min read


Refresh your Business Vision for 2023
Whether you’re a new VA or have been in the game for some time, we ALL know that our VA business can be so much more than a means to earn...
Ingrid Bayer
Jan 1, 20233 min read


3 Signs You're Ready to Scale Your VA Business
With the growth in demand for VAs skyrocketing, it’s no surprise that our industry is booming. And what’s even more exciting is that...
Ingrid Bayer
Dec 16, 20223 min read


What are you waiting for?
Are you someone who has been circling the 'GO' button on going down the VA path, but just can't quite seem to take the leap? You’ve read...
Ingrid Bayer
Nov 18, 20223 min read


5 Things to Consider when signing up for a training or mentoring program
Since 2020, the Virtual Assistant Industry has grown in popularity as a career of choice for many disenfranchised employees looking to...
Ingrid Bayer
Jan 16, 20224 min read


Are you waiting for the stars to align?
Last Saturday morning, I found this Tim Ferriss quote and it resonated with me as I began to prepare for another day... (yes, it was...
Ingrid Bayer
Apr 27, 20212 min read


Help: I’m launched and ready for business… but I just need clients!
Let’s face it… starting your own business is super exciting. I remember the feeling only too well. That rush of adrenaline when, after...
Ingrid Bayer
Nov 2, 20204 min read


Mindset and Business Success
I want to share something with you... last night, Melissa (one of my amazing team members here at VA Institute) and I jumped on a call...
Ingrid Bayer
Mar 4, 20202 min read


What's your 2020 vision
I don’t know about you, but the Christmas and New Year break always seems to be the time I spend reviewing my business results, and...
Ingrid Bayer
Dec 20, 20193 min read


7 Productivity Tips for Effectively Managing Multiple Clients and Projects
Working as a VA or business owner often involves managing expectations and delivering outcomes for multiple clients across many projects.
Ingrid Bayer
Nov 27, 20195 min read
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