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Turn the holiday rush into instant income for your Virtual Assistant business

November 13, 2008

The holiday season is here, and that can mean big opportunities for your Virtual Assistant business!  While some businesses seem to be on-hold until the new year, you can make your VA business heat up by offering a few new limited-time services.   Small businesses and entrepreneurs need extra help this time of year with their overflowing to-do list.  Consider promoting these special holiday season services to local businesses and your current clients, and watch your practice expand!

  1. Help clients spread the word about their seasonal promotions and special offers. Perhaps they need to add fresh content to their website, send a holiday season newsletter to current customers, or design and run advertisements in the local newspaper.
  2. Research gift ideas for your client. Purchase, order or make special deliveries.
  3. Take over the time-consuming task of sending holiday cards. Order, sign, stuff, seal, stamp and mail! Remind your clients how much time this can save them.
  4. Take all of the work out of planning a holiday get-together for your clients. Plan the event, manage RSVP’s, and attend the event to make sure it runs smoothly.
  5. Help with general administrative tasks in November and December so your clients can focus on what they do best.
  6. Manage calls and emails while your clients take time to spend with their family.

How do you get the word out about your holiday services?

  • Tell anyone and everyone you know – make word of mouth marketing work for you!
  • Update your website
  • Notify your current clients
  • Attend the next Chamber of Commerce meeting in your community, or ask a representative if they can help you access email or mail addresses of Chamber members.
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