It’s been a little while since our last ‘Future of Virtual Assistance’ call but we’re excited to let you know that we officially have one scheduled for later this month.

While we knew the ‘bursting point’ was a common challenge faced by Virtual Assistants, we didn’t realize the need to address it and support Virtual Assistants with how to get past it.

We’re openly talking about it and we want to hear more from you.

We’re calling Virtual Assistants to join us on Thursday, May 27th at 1pm Pacific / 4pm Eastern for an open discussion on the “Bursting Point”.

Let’s start the conversation …

• Do you feel you’re getting close to hitting the bursting point or have you experienced it already?

• How will you handle it or how did you handle it?

• How will you allow this experience to impact you and your business or how did it impact you and your business?

We’ll also share our thoughts on how to deal with bursting point and turn the challenging situation into a very positive one.

Date: Thursday, May 27th
Time: 1pm Pacific / 4pm Eastern
Dial-In: Sent to you as soon as you register

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It seems that all our talk lately about ‘bursting point’ has struck a chord in the VA community!  I’ve received many  personal emails and direct messages from Virtual Assistants everywhere who can either relate to my story or are  currently in the midst of their own bursting point.   Others who haven’t reached the bursting point yet are trying
to figure out how to avoid it.

To be honest, I’m not so sure is avoidable.

I see the bursting point as a somewhat necessary experience that allows us to:

• think back to why we started this business to begin with,

• force us to make changes to re-align our business with our goals

• make positive changes so we get back on track

• experience growth and positive results

While it can be a very difficult time, the bursting point really is a positive thing - once we get past it.  The key here is to get past it and use the experience to contribute to our growth.

Each time I hit the bursting point (yes, I’ve hit it more than once!), I made changes  that positively impacted my business, as well as my confidence as business owner.

Without these experiences, I would not be where I am today.

And while it was a very difficult time, once I got beyond the emotional side of things, thought back to why I started my business to begin with, everything became clearer  and I knew exactly what to do.

When you hit the bursting point, you have two choices.  You can allow it to:

• help you grow your business, by making much needed changes OR

• destroy your business and everything you have worked so hard to achieve.

Which will you choose?

We’re going to talk some more about the bursting point later this month in the ‘Future of Virtual Assistance’ call and in future issues of the V-Scoop.

Let us know about your specific challenges … we want to hear from you and in turn help you and many others who  share the same emotions, frustrations and more.

Please share your thoughts below on how we can help you beat the `bursting point`

Remember just a few years ago when Facebook was just for ‘those crazy college kids’?

Remember when Twitter was barely a blip on the horizon?

And what are they now?

They are both key business building tools that so many online based business owners use on a daily  basis.

It’s the same with Infusionsoft.

Lucky for us, Tina has recognized this and is taking the lead on telling you more … will you listen and participate?

** Infusionsoft: What Is It and Why Should I Care? **
Tuesday, May 11th, 2010
11am pacific / 2pm eastern

Will you join the call? >>> http://tinyurl.com/2wrkza3

Here’s just a glimpse of what Tina will be sharing:

• What is Infusionsoft? (hint … it’s more than a shopping cart!)

• Why is it so popular with biz owners (there is a reason so many are making the switch)

• How does it compare to other shopping cart, broadcasting and autoresponder systems out there? (there are some key benefits to Infusionsoft vs. other tools)

• Is this a worthwhile skill set to add to your business (it’s not for everyone, but if your role involves supporting clients’ business efficiency and growth, you MUST consider learning Infusionsoft)

Invest just one our to learn about Infusionsoft and you’ll be moving forward as a virtual support  professional with the current tools our clients need support with.

Choose to not participate and you’ll find yourself behind … running to catch up with the others who are ahead of the  ‘game’.

As always, I know Tina will be recording the call and sending out the mp3 shortly after the live call.

>>> I Want to Learn More About Infusionsoft!

I simply had to share this blog post of Tina’s - you’ll understand why when you watch it.

For years, the biggest question we have received from Virtual Assistants is “How Do I Find Clients?”

While there’s no magic formula … there are several key strategies to finding clients — Tina shares just one of them with  us, as well as a ‘challenge’ to get your butt out the door.

>>> Check out Tina’s video and Add Your Comments