One of the frequently asked questions from starting VAs is how to get their first client.
Sincerely it could be very discouraging when you’re first starting out, here are the four most successful ways I’ve found to land your very first client.

1. Friends and family
Hit the ground running by emailing all your contacts on your phone and tell them what a VA does and why people hire them, what services you offer, links to your social media platforms and how much you charge – and tell them to put the word out.
Not only do you get free advertising your family and friends can give you a personal recommendation to a prospective client

So tell everyone!

2. Current/previous employers and work connections

This is also a very good avenue provided you have a good professional record with your previous employers. This is because your employers knows your standard or work and the value and skills you bring to the table, so its easy for them to recommend you to their friends and business associates.

Also think hard about what types of people already come to or work at your place of business. These can include:

Suppliers

Subcontractors

Partner organisations

Colleagues

Change/Project Managers

Freelance consultants

You can reach out to these people and the amazing thing about this method is that even if those exact people don’t need your help, they can often serve as a demographic profile for your ideal client.



3. Networking

Networking is one of their most successful marketing methods. Before going globally start locally. Focusing on your local area not only give you opportunity to work in your comfort zone but also gain experience and confidence so that if and when you do decide you want to work completely virtually, you already have an established business and you know how it all works and who you like to work with.
So network with people in your religious, hangouts circles

4. Direct prospecting

Finding, researching, and contacting contacting your ideal client is by far the most successful method of getting clients. This is because you have a target in mind with specific niches, so contacting them directly to explain how and why you can help them becomes easier. With this method  you decide who you want to work with and why. You’re not accepting every enquiry that comes in, you’re not competing with other VAs and you’re totally in control of your business.

Still trying to find your feet being a virtual assistant?
You can sign up for the virtual assistance online class where you learn :⁣

* Tools of the trade⁣
* What services to offer⁣
* How to get your first client⁣
* How to juggle between several clients.⁣
* How to brush up on your skills so you can start making money quickly and a lot more.
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