Comments on: How To Find Your Ideal Clients

By: Sydni Craig-Hart

Sydni Craig-Hart — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 20:19:22 +0000

Thanks for the feedback Howard! I look forward to continuing to support you in achieving your goals.

Best,
Sydni

By: Howard Szczepanski

Howard Szczepanski — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 18:40:37 +0000

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By: Advice for Virtual Assistants in Choosing Their Ideal Clients | Executive Assistant To Virtual Assistant!

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 16:02:50 +0000

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By: Nandi

Nandi — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 19:34:49 +0000

I have done so much research on the subject of being a VA and it’s a pity I never came accross your website sooner. How would one get started in a country like South Africa with limited resources and limited understanding.
I work in the Project Field and love it so much. I would like to use my skill as a Project Administrator in my Virtual Business but find myself holding back for fear of seeing blank looks on my potential clients face when I talk about being “Virtual”. How did you overcome this and what would you suggest is the selling point for someone like me?
I welcome any response or advise.
Regards,
Nandi Haughton

By: Sydni

Sydni — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 02:36:53 +0000

Great question Marta! The Alexis Taylor’s of the world are pretty darn cool. However, you need to find your own Alexis Taylor! Follow the exercises and develop your own ideal client profile and then start brainstorming and rearching where she hangs out. Is she an Attorney, a Graphic Designer, or a Real Estate Agent? All three of these professionals “hang out” in different places both online and offline.

If you want more help with this, check out our Free Marketing Tools (http://www.eatova.com/marketing-coaching/). You’ll receive 3 free gifts to help you develop your personal brand and identify/attract your ideal clients.

Give this a try and let me know how you do!

By: Sydni

Sydni — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 02:33:18 +0000

Thanks for the post Tracy! It can be challenging to find construct a response that accurately conveys your position and intentions.

When responding to Craiglist ads, I have often just submitted my resume and a “cover letter” of sorts. For some reason, just flat out saying, “I’m a Virtual Assistant with my own business” doesn’t convey well. But responding to the “job” ads in this way often opens the door to an initial conversation. Then you can take the opportunity to start building a rapport and clearly explain how you work and how you can solve the potential client’s problems. I would leave your fees out of the conversation completely until you’ve both determined that working together could be a good fit.

When responding to RFPs, my methodology has been similar. But rather than sharing my resume, I share details on my background, experience and how I can help to address their specific needs.

Give these suggestions a try and let me know how you make out!

By: Marta Costa

Marta Costa — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:15:59 +0000

So, where do the Alexis Taylors hang out? I want one of those!

By: Tracy

Tracy — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:47:02 +0000

The article is great, it will help soon I hope. I think what my biggest question is how do I respond to a person’s RFP or something from Craigslist that I know I could do and would be perfect to do from home. I never hear from anyone, so I am not sure if I sound like an idiot and that is why I do not hear from them, or they have just picked someone else. I also wonder if I am charging enough to be competeive but not too low or to high. Well, these are my thoughts right now.

Thank you Tracy