February 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 2012
12:00 noon EST to 4:00 p.m. EST
Tired Of Barely Scrapping By? Tired Of PITA Clients?
Want To Jump Into The Virtual World But Not Sure Where To Begin?
Overwhelmed With All The “Info” Out There?
Need To Get Started Without Having To Spend A Fortune?
Dear Support Professional,
Are you:
- Recently laid off and looking to venture into the virtual space but don’t know how to translate your corporate skills into the virtual space?
- Looking to leave the corporate world but not sure how to make the transition?
- Currently working as a Virtual Assistant or Virtual Assistant Sub-Contractor and struggling to make a decent living at it?
- Tired of being bullied by clients who have absolutely no respect for the value you bring to their businesses?
- Unable to get your business off the ground because of poor planning?
- Looking to learn how you can properly build your VA practice into a successful six figure business by staying away from charging by the hour?
If you’ve answered yes to any of the above, keep reading!
Here are the top eight reasons why you should make it a point to take this 5 day LIVE Intensive Bootcamp:
You’ll learn to play bigger in your business by staying away from low fees and low energy clients who drain you.- You’ll not only get intensive training/coaching with Aretha, the top notch industry-respected Virtual Professional but big time bonuses with other industry professionals on networking, social media and much more!
- You’ll learn how to start and end client relationships and set boundaries around your business so you and your clients are happy.
- You’ll learn how and where to find your ideal clients so that your business becomes a joy and not a chore.
- You’ll learn how to determine your unique value to not trade dollars for hours but instead set up your business to operate with Value Based Fees instead.
- You’ll learn the top 10 best ways to raise your fees and grow your business.
- You’ll learn exactly what it takes to build a successful virtual assistant business.
- You can take this bootcamp from any part of the world!!
 In coaching with Aretha I’ve had massive epiphanies, specifically much greater ambition that’s centered mainly on providing value, being authentic, being a pro and caring about my clients. I now have the tools I need to sharpen each part of my business and a clear road map of what works– thanks in no small part to Aretha’s skillful coaching. And, I have a lot more courage to market and charge what I’m worth. That’s the ultimate definition of ROI! Every session with Aretha was practical, information packed, value laden, fun and all round brilliant. If you’re a virtual professional struggling in your business, get Aretha as your coach!
Josie L. Martinez |
 I first became personally acquainted with Aretha back in 2008 and then had the pleasure of connecting with her not only in her own Meetup Group she has created for Virtual Assistants but also in the Membership Department of the International Virtual Assistance Association (IVAA). Aretha is very professional, smart, enthusiastic and a great resource. Additionally, the one quality that stands out the most with me is her follow through.
Doreen DeJesus |
Many support professionals just like you are overwhelmed when it comes to either getting started or getting their existing virtual practice off the ground, but you don’t have to be one of them!!
Small business owners and solopreneurs are looking for quality virtual professionals who know what they’re doing to help them run and grow their businesses, not a fly-by-night VA with super low fees that can’t meet the demands of their growing business.
So, if you’re:
An administrative Assistant
Get the knowledge and coaching you need to make sure you’re properly charging for your services, working with the people YOU want to work with and you’re actually making a living with your virtual practice.
 As an entertainment lawyer with a thriving, diverse practice, I often don’t know what my needs will be in advance. I knew I needed help, but wasn’t 100% sure what they would be on a daily basis. In stepped Aretha and her team! They effectively handle a whole range of daily responsibilities for me. I’m amazed at the breadth of services Aretha and her team provides. They quickly became indispensable!
Renata Lowenbraun, Esq. |
 Driven, dependable, proactive. Aretha is the consummate professional and a credit to her profession. I am currently working on several projects with Aretha and she is a keen problem-solver who is cool under pressure and resolves project issues with professionalism and grace. I recommend her highly!
Theresa Henry |
 I have been working with Aretha Gaskin for quite some time now and I have to say that she comes to the front of the line when you need someone who is attentive to details, is always on time, on budget, and has a keen eye to make sure that what is prepared and finished for you is top notch. Aretha is very easy to work with and she excels at actively listening and then follows through. These two attributes alone bring ROI to my business immediately. When I spend more time with my clients I generate revenue instead of losing dollars on non-billable tasks I used to do.
Debbra Sweet |
This 5-day intensive training is filled with everything you need to know to get your business properly launched and/or off the ground and on its way to success! Check out the modules below and the juicy bonuses!
Proficiency #1 – Getting Started – The Right Way!
So you’ve made the decision to either work at a Virtual Assistant or a Virtual Assistant Sub-Contractor. But before you hang your shingle, there are a number of things you need to make sure you have in place to ensure that you’re off the right way and that you’re business is heading for success.
In this Module, you’ll learn:
- The Top 10 things to getting your VA business started and properly setup for success.
- The top five things that must be put in place before launching your VA business.
- Finding online employment and avoiding mistakes and scams.
- Best practices for managing and sustaining a successful VA practice.
- How to successfully make the transition from “corporate” (or unemployed) to “virtual”.
- Changing your mind set from employee to business owner.
Proficiency #2 – Developing Your Niche and Determining your Ideal Client
Contrary to what you might think, your market is not EVERYONE. You have a specific value that you provide to a specific type of client. Go after that client. Trying to service everyone and every industry is ineffective and gets you nowhere fast.
In this Module, you’ll learn:
- How to refine your services so that you are NOT trying to be “all things to all people”
- How to match your niche with your current/developing skills set
- How to streamline your business efforts to attract your ideal clients
- The top 10 ways to determine your ideal client
- The best ways to stand out and not appear just like your competitors
Proficiency #3 – The Ins and Outs of the Client Relationship
In some respects the client Virtual Assistant relationship is like a marriage. In order for the relationship to work, you must trust each other; you must be able to work together for a mutual interest; your personalities should blend and not clash; you must be able to communicate well with each other; and you both must work at the relationship. It is important that your clients pass the “sniff test” before you start working with them.
In this Module, you’ll learn:
- How to set up a “velvet rope” around your business to make sure your practice is exclusive and serving only the clients you want to serve.
- The Consultation Process: the top 5 things you must ask your clients during the consultation process and what happens when you don’t.
- Best ways to start/end the client relationship and what to do should things go bad.
- How to educate professionals on ways they can best utilize your services and the top five ways to seamlessly collaborate with your clients.
- Setting boundaries and dealing with PITA clients (yes, that stands for “pain in the ass”!).
- Agreements and your clients (service, confidentiality, barter etc.).
Proficiency #4 – Establishing Value Based Fees and Getting Paid!
Wouldn’t we all rather work less for fascinating clients who pay us well rather than more for dull clients who pay us poorly? Clients will pay a great deal for fantastic results and long term value. According to Alan Weiss, the pioneer of the Value Based Fees concept “the client is best served by rapid resolutions and improvements in a changing world, the VA is best served for the contribution made to the client’s success”, I couldn’t agree more! Bottom line, stop charging by the hour! It doesn’t serve you or the client!
In this Module, you’ll learn:
- How and why you should stop billing by the hour.
- The basics of Value Based Fees and how to establish them.
- Best payment methods for you and your clients.
- How to set up your services packages and properly price them.
- Getting paid: policies/procedures and terms of engagement
- Top 10 best ways to raise your fees and how to prevent and rebut objections.
Proficiency #5 – Using Social Media To Grow Your Business
Social media is now an essential part of marketing your business/services and your clients are becoming more and more savvy about leveraging social media for the success of their businesses and they will want to see you on these sites. If you don’t have a presence, you’ll appear as if you’re not very savvy.
In this Module, you’ll learn:
- How to effectively use the holy three – Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter
- The top five social media dos and don’ts
- Creating/jumpstarting your social media marketing plan
- Utilizing the advance features to find clients and employment
- Grow your marketing lists and building new partnerships
 Aretha has worked with me on several projects and once given expectations – she delivers! Her commitment to her clients’ projects is unwavering. She is resourceful, thorough and takes initiative to ensure a successful execution of a project. Aretha is a true professional, delivering quality and a lot of value and well worth hiring.
Willa Edgerton-Chisler
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 I have worked with Aretha in the IVAA Membership Department over the last couple of years. Aretha has assisted with many different membership projects and she has served on different committees. Aretha has been wonderful to work with. She is knowledgeable, resourceful, and very professional.
Caroline Wright
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Bonus #1 – The Art of Successful Networking!
International speaker, author and referral expert, Sue Clement of Success Coaching will share the secrets of successful connecting.
In this bonus session you’ll learn:
- What effective networking is… and isn’t
- The number one shift you need to make to be successful at networking
- What you need to do before, during and after networking events to build your connections and results
- A cost effective strategy to leverage your networking efforts and double (or even quadruple!) your success
- Must have skills to be a successful “networker”
Bonus #2 – 50 Big Marketing Ideas for your Small Marketing Budget
Getting your brand established and landing high-end clients (yes, high end-clients – let the low-end clients go someplace else!) takes work but it doesn’t have to be expensive and it doesn’t have to take forever.
In this bonus session you’ll learn:
- How to break through the “virtual noise” to effectively market your services
- How to leverage social media and live/in-person events to get your name out
- How to best combine free and paid strategies to establish your brand
- What never to do to get established and best ways to control expenses
Bonus #3 – Work/Life Balance and your Virtual Business
It’s easy to allow your business to take control of your life. Striking a healthy work-life balance isn’t a one-shot deal. Creating work-life balance is a continuous process as your family, interests and work-life changes. Running a successful virtual business requires the balancing of all aspects of your life.
In this bonus session you’ll learn:
- The top 10 productivity tools for working virtually
- How to manage isolation while working in the virtual space
- The top 10 ways to make your business FUN, even when you have difficult clients
- The top 5 things you need to do with your clients to create balance and what happens when you don’t
 I am so glad I had the opportunity to connect with Aretha! Her enthusiasm and energy are truly inspirational. Aretha is competent, efficient, and knows how to get things done correctly. I look forward to collaborating with Aretha in the future.
Gennia Holder
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 Aretha is positive, conscientious, and very amicable. The outcomes for the administrative support Aretha provided to our Headquarters were very beneficial to the network and helped us advance our immediate goals in a timely fashion.
Deborah Smarth
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A 5-Day Intensive LIVE Virtual Class
February 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 201212:00 noon EST to 4:00 p.m. ESTGrab Your Seat Now! This training program will be thought live via webinar by Aretha Gaskin. The training program is accelerated so you can start applying your newly learned proficiencies to your business in a matter of days, not weeks or months. Here is what you get in this training:
PLUS, the juicy bonuses:
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I’m Aretha Gaskin, the founder of The Virtual Legal Assistant, The Virtual Networking Café and Custom Virtual Events. I have over 15+ years of administrative experience and I’m a successful virtual professional. My passion is coaching and teaching new and emerging virtual professionals how to catapult their businesses to the next level. I’m super excited that you’re interested in my Bootcamp For Virtual Assistants and I can’t wait to connect with you!Fill in your name and email below to grab your seat and get an interview with me now!
Email Aretha * www.tvlai.com * 800-734-0576
 Aretha’s attention to detail, ability to build strong client relationships and her resourcefulness makes her stand out. She is extremely knowledgeable and hard working.
Deborah Davis Ford |
 If you’re looking for a professional who is detail-oriented, has excellent communication skills, is well organized and very flexible, look no further. I have and will continue to recommend Aretha.
Cheryll Jarrette |
