When I first started working for myself, it never once occurred to me that I could or should fire a client. I’d worked as an employee for years and employees are the ones who get fired not the other way around – plus I was new at freelancing and thought it was important to take …| The VA Handbook
Monthly retainers are one of the most reliable pricing models. They provide a predictable income, ensure clients always have access to your time, streamline your workload, eliminate uncertainty and help create stable, long-term working relationships. In this post, I’ll cover how monthly retainers work, when to use them, and common mistakes to avoid. What is …| The VA Handbook
Setting your Virtual Assistant rates can be tricky. Charge too little and you’ll struggle to make a living; charge too much without proving your value, and clients may walk away. This post breaks down hourly, retainer, project, and day rate pricing models so you can confidently set rates that are fair, sustainable, and reflect the …| The VA Handbook
When I started out as a Virtual Assistant I thoroughly researched other VA websites and noticed that many of them mentioned contracts or terms and conditions – yet when I asked another Virtual Assistant in my area about them she said she never used a contract and simply trusted her clients. So what did I …| The VA Handbook
