Archive for September, 2009

How to Close the Sale in an Interview Part 1: Connecting

Every VA loves to hear those magic words “I would love to use your virtual assistant services” Who hasn’t hung up the phone and pumped their right arm with that satisfied “YES!” at least once after getting a new client?

I know you may cringe at the thought of “selling,” but

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How to Close the Sale in an Interview Part II: Getting the Scoop

If you’ve ever felt as though you’ve done a great job of presenting your best to a possible client, and they didn’t hire you, the problem may have been in the qualifying stage of the interview.

It’s natural to want to tell a prospective client about all the great stuff you

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How to Close the Sale in an Interview Part III: Handling Objections 1

 Now that you’ve connected with the client, asked them questions to determine their needs, and presented what you have to offer that matches their needs, it’s time to ask them if there are any other needs or concerns you haven’t addressed. You may get more great stuff you can work

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Give Yourself a Raise

If you want to raise your prices for your VA services, but are concerned that you might lose customers, then know that you aren’t alone. This is an understandable concern shared by many entreprenuers.

Everyone, however, deserves regular raises. The cost of living goes up, and your skill and experience increases

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