Why Are Virtual Assistants So Happy and Upbeat?

A couple of days ago I had a phone consultation with a potential client who I would love to work with. He is my ideal client on so many levels. During the consultation—which lasted almost 1 1/2 hours—we got to know each other and discussed his marketing needs among other things. I know, I know. I’m sure there are some jaws dropping out there in the VA world because so many VAs advertise free 30-minute consultations, but personally, I don’t care whether it takes 10 minutes or 2 hours to discuss my prospects’ needs. It takes as long as it takes in order to fully understand my prospects’ businesses, where they’ve been, where they want their businesses to go, what I can do for them to make that happen, and if each is a client that I truly want to work with. I would rather know that the prospect and I are compatible, both in our personalities and in how we would work together, as opposed to taking on clients who obviously aren’t a good fit. It would be a waste of their time as well as mine if I were to learn the ins and outs of their businesses over a period of time, only to part ways due to things I could have recognized if I’d just taken the time in the beginning. Personally, I’m an “in it for the long haul” kind of girl.

During the course of our conversation, the potential client mentioned that he was talking to several other VAs who provide marketing services (to be expected, of course) and that he was really impressed with the virtual assistance industry as a whole. He went on to say that everyone he had spoken to thus far seemed very happy and upbeat. Read more

Creative Spotlight: Mann Made Time

If you’re subscribed to my blog, you’ve probably been wondering where the heck is Connie and why hasn’t she posted anything in well over a month? Well there really isn’t any astonishing life happenings to report, and my lack of writing would be just an excuse really, but honestly I’ve just had some last minute projects come up which brings me to the reason for this post.
My very good friend and business partner, Jaime Lee Mann of Mann Made Time, asked us to completely redesign her logo, which of course led to her website and business cards being redesigned, as well as a shiny, brand new blog…appropriately named Mann Made Blog. Jaime’s site and blog went live several weeks ago and she has had nothing but compliments and praise on the new look.

Now, I’m always proud of my designs, not because I’m arrogant or think I’m the best in the whole world, but I do pride myself on delivering quality designs and each one is like delivering a new baby to my clients…one they love. However in this case, at this very moment, Mann Made Time is my golden child. This project by far has been the most satisfying of all my projects. To top it off, Jaime is simply an ideal client. She typically does not ask for some impossible deadline, she gives you input, she sometimes knows exactly what she wants while other times, she really isn’t sure which gives me complete creative control. In addition, Jaime has always known what branding can do for your business. She truly “gets it” and always incorporates her branding into everything.

You really should check out her blog, I literally cannot go a day without visiting to see what she has to say. She is an excellent writer and a really good story teller. We’ve even adorned her pretty little head with a Santa hat for the holidays :)

Mann Made Time