As a Virtual Assistant, we all know that there are specific things that those that succeed are doing that are setting them apart from the other Virtual Assistants. These success stories are taking specific actions to develop their ideas into a prosperous Virtual Assistant business. Ask any of these successful VAs and they will all tell you that the recipe for success takes three simple ingredients; finding the right clients, offering the right skill set specific to the individual and having the motivation and desire to do what it takes to succeed. However, even armed with this knowledge, many Virtual Assistants struggle to find the success they so desire.

The biggest challenge as a Virtual Assistant is motivating yourself to take some important steps on a consistent basis. Many are held back by their fears; fears of success, fears of failure, fears of the unknown … But, facing these fears head on, even eliminating them is crucial to making your big dreams come true and enjoying the success these successful VAs are having. I am here to tell you what those important steps are.

·         Pick a target market – someone that you feel comfortable working with and will enjoy working with.

·         Work within a skillset that you possess and have an expertise

·         Find the balance between work and home and be sure of the boundaries

·         Set and review your goals

·         Follow up with each and every lead until the lead has been exhausted

·         Set aside time to work on your own business at least weekly

·         Be thankful for your successes and learn from your mistakes

·         Have a strong support system and avoid negativity in your life

The problem that will stop a Virtual Assistant from ever achieving any level of success lies in that the knowledge alone will rarely translate into the action habits that will transform your life and your business. You must take steps to enjoy these successes. There are no guarantees and no easy answers and each and every day and each and every client deserves honest hard work.

If you’re to enjoy the things that successful VAs do, you must share their beliefs and attitudes, which create the emotions that drive them. Even if you don’t feel that you are a success, simply believing you are and allowing yourself to become a success can be just the tool you need to truly create your own thriving Virtual Assistant business. As a great friend of mine once said, “Fake it Until You Make It”.