Introducing the First-Ever:

Virtually Successful 90 Day Bootcamp

Do you wish it was easier to find great clients?

Or maybe you’re overwhelmed with the idea of marketing yourself and your business?

And do you sometime wonder if you can really do this … build the long-term, successful business that everyone seems to have but you?

I’m here to tell you, you CAN.

And with the right kind of support, you WILL.

I’m tired of hearing about virtual support professionals who are struggling.  And it makes me sad to think of all the people who have thought of, or who have actually closed down their business because they felt they couldn’t ‘cut-it’ in our virtual world anymore.

What drives me even more crazy is the growing number of business owners out there that are  literally dying to find the perfect VA … yet can’t.

So I’m taking a stance …(many would say “Cindy, it’s about time!”) and starting my very own Virtually Successful 90-Day Bootcamp.

Over the course of 90 days, I’m going to mentor you to creating the business that you want.  The business you originally set out to build.  The one that you think everyone else has but you.

We’ll uncover topics that you’ve heard about, but didn’t listen to because you didn’t think they would really make a difference.

We’ll take action on strategies that you didn’t take action on because you know how …  or maybe you were just lazy.

We’ll prepare you to build the business you originally set out to create … but didn’t because you didn’t know the right direction.

Over the course of 90 days, we will connect via:

• 9 Training Calls

• 3 Q&A Calls

• 3 30 minute personal 1-to-1
  calls (with me)

• all kinds of resources

you WILL listen, put into action and build the business you wished you had.

You no longer need to be envious of those out there that you admire … you can join in their success and feel confident about your position in this growing industry.

We start Monday, May 3rd.

Will you join me?

Learn more at www.VirtuallySuccessful.com/bootcamp

Since my bursting point story came out last month, I've had Virtual Assistants email tell me they relate to my  experience ... and others have asked me "Cindy, how do you know when you're nearing the bursting point?"

I remember when I first hit my bursting point ... I didn't really know what I was dealing with.  I just knew that I was stressed, sad, angry and ready to close the door to my office, never to return.

But how do you distinguish between a bad day and the actual bursting point?  Here's a few signs that you are at the bursting point (from the book Becoming an Online Business Manager by Tina Forsyth)

• You don't have enough hours in the day to get your work done, and you are falling behind on many of your
  commitments

• You are feeling overwhelmed and are starting to dread hearing from your clients

• Clients are starting to get upset with you as the work is coming late, is not complete or is incorrect

• Your family and friends are asking "Why do you work so much?" or "Are you on that computer again?"

• You don't have time to say yes to any new and exciting projects or clients that come your way
  (including those that pay a higher rate)

• Work has become a drag; you aren't enjoying it anymore and may even start to avoid it or get depressed
  (this is a big sign of burnout!)

Does any of this sound familiar to you?  If yes, you may very well be at the bursting point in your business.

To those of you who have not had the 'privilege' of experiencing the bursting point ... don't worry ... you will! 

And to those who have ... you'll likely experience many times to come.  However, each time it gets a little easier to deal with.

One thing that I fully believe in is sharing my experiences - both good and bad.  I want others to learn from what I share ... not because it will prevent you from going through it yourself, but because in our virtual world, we may often feel that we're the only ones dealing with certain things.  Let me tell you ... you're not!  So if you can gain even a teeny bit of comfort in knowing that I've been there too ... I've done my job.

And quite honestly, I've hit the bursting point many-a-time.  Just ask my partner-in-crime Tina ... she's been at the receiving end of my venting and thank goodness for me that she was. I've hit the bursting point when I:

• had too many clients

• over committed myself and took on too much responsibility

• couldn't say no to ridiculous requests

• didn't stay true to myself, my family and the real reason I set out to build my business

Have you hit the bursting point and are willing to tell us about it?
Share with us below .. .we'd love to hear from you.

Haven't had the pleasure of experiencing the bursting point yet?  What has impacted you most from the details I (and others) have shared with you about their experience? Please share your comments below.

Your clients are asking for it ...

Your competitors are charging handsomely it ...

You never thought YOU could do it ...

UNTIL NOW ...

One of the things we LOVE to do is to help Virtual Assistants with learning new skills, finding new clients and building their business.

When it comes right down to it, we're pretty lucky ladies.  See, while we connect with Virtual Assistants all over every day, we also are fortunate enough to connect with business owners on a daily basis.

Why is this beneficial?  Because we hear first hand what they LOVE about their Virtual Assistants ... but also what they DO NOT love so much.

One of the things we hear over and over again, is that business owners wish that their Virtual Assistants could help with writing and editing on their behalf.

We're not talking about writing information that is related to the client's expertise.  And we're not talking about full-out copywriting.

What we are talking about are the day-to-day writing tasks that a Virtual Assistant could easily take over ... with the right training.

We know that in most cases, Virtual Assistants are insecure about their writing skills.  There's really nothing worse than struggling over what to write, then having your client rewrite the entire item from scratch - right?

But what if I told it's easier than you think and that your clients would be more than grateful to have you take over the writing and editing of:

• Welcome messages

• Short webpages

• Brief product/service descriptions

• Ongoing reminder and follow-up messages

• Testimonials

• Customer service emails and general correspondence

• Social media updates and blog posts

On Monday, April 26th (yes, this coming up Monday), we'll be starting a 5 session "Writing and Editing Basics for Virtual Assistants" program with writing and expert Linda Dessau.  Linda's no stranger to the online world ... she's
helped people you know with writing and editing their book ... namely Tina Forsyth.

If you'd like to

• raise your confidence in writing and editing ...

• be very comfortable with applying your mindset and initiative and telling
  your client you will take over the writing of the items above and

• experience a whole new level of appreciation from your client for you
  skill and
  your support,

then join us starting on Monday, April 26th for this 5 session (over 3 weeks) program.

>>> I want to learn more about the 'Writing & Editing Basics' training program

This article was written by Linda Dessau, an editor, ghostwriter and writing coa'ch.
Linda is the lead trainer for the HotSkillsVATraining 'Writing & Editing Basics for Virtual
Assistants' training program.

In the last V-Scoop, Linda talked about how writing issues like grammar errors, misused words, typos or readability problems could be affecting your credibility, your clients' success and the growth of your business.

Today she'd like to turn the tables and look at what is possible when you write well and use writing effectively in your business. Here are examples that apply equally to the writing you do for yourself and the writing or editing you may do for your clients:

1. When you write about what you know best and help other people understand it better, you build your status as an expert in that area.

2. When you write all of your marketing messages about that same topic, you strengthen the unity (and results) of your message.

3. When you write about the answers to your readers' questions, they will think of you first when they need more help.

4. When you write about solving these problems, you awaken your creativity for other new ideas.

5. When you write for the way people read on the web, they will keep reading.

6. When you write a clear set of instructions, people will follow them.

7. When you write each email as a precious conversation, people will always be glad to hear from you.

8. When you write out the details instead of assuming someone knows what you mean, you minimize the risk of false assumptions or misunderstandings.

9. When you write with a unified voice, you and your client are a powerful force.

10. When you edit with an eye for professionalism and readability, you and your client both look better!

We'll be covering all of these points and more in the upcoming Hot Skills VA class – Writing and Editing Basics for VAs, with Class 1, Claim Your Expertise (points 1-2), Class 2, Writing for the Web (points 3-5), Class 3, The Basics of Clear Communication (points 6-7) and Class 4, Basic Editing. I hope you can join us!

Linda Dessau, CPCC, is an editor, ghostwriter and writing coach. She is the author of The Customizable Style Guide for Coaches Who Write, and the editor of VOICE, the newsletter of the International Association of Coaching. Linda has been writing for the web since 2003, and created “You Talk, I’ll Write” in July 2005 to combine her passion for coaching with her gift for writing.