Igniting Your VA Journey: Discovering Your ‘Why’
Embarking on the journey to become a Virtual Assistant is exciting, but have you paused to consider your core motivation? Understanding...
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Ingrid Bayer
- Aug 1
- 2 min
Unlocking Business Success using Virtual Assistants
The rise of Virtual Assistants (VAs) has been a game-changer in the business world. Operating seamlessly in the online space, VAs have...
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Ingrid Bayer
- Jun 3
- 2 min
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...
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Ingrid Bayer
- May 1
- 2 min
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...
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Ingrid Bayer
- Apr 1
- 3 min
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...
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Ingrid Bayer
- Mar 20
- 2 min
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...
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Ingrid Bayer
- Mar 4
- 2 min
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...
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- Mar 1
- 2 min
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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Ingrid Bayer
- Feb 1
- 3 min
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...
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Ingrid Bayer
- Jan 2
- 3 min
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...
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Ingrid Bayer
- Nov 17, 2023
- 2 min
Mastering the Art of Exceptional Customer Service in a Virtual World
For anyone running an online or virtual service-based business, one of the key ingredients to achieving success often boils down to...
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Ingrid Bayer
- Jan 20, 2023
- 3 min
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. ...
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Ingrid Bayer
- Jan 6, 2023
- 3 min
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...
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Ingrid Bayer
- Dec 16, 2022
- 3 min
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...
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Ingrid Bayer
- Nov 18, 2022
- 3 min
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...
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Ingrid Bayer
- Jan 15, 2022
- 4 min
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...
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Ingrid Bayer
- Jul 5, 2021
- 4 min
The Three Critical Elements to consider when starting a Home-Based Business
Experience, Mindset and Environment; are three critical elements worth considering when contemplating starting a VA business
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Ingrid Bayer
- Apr 27, 2021
- 2 min
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...
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Ingrid Bayer
- Dec 7, 2020
- 2 min
Do you REALLY have what it takes to start your own business?
Times are tough, and thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing fallout, the business landscape has changed dramatically leaving many...
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Ingrid Bayer
- Feb 28, 2020
- 3 min
Recognising and Bridging the Online Communication Gap
Getting communication right when you’re an Online Business Operator or Virtual Assistant is critical, and so too is managing...
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