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How to be a Virtual Assistant: Start and run your own successful VA business Kindle Edition

by Catherine Gladwyn (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Do you want a better work-life balance?
Do you want to be your own boss?
Do you want to be in control of your health, time, and be there for loved ones?

How to be a Virtual Assistant is the essential handbook for anyone who wants to start and run their own successful business as a VA. This book will guide you through everything you need to be a successful virtual assistant. With an abundance of insider tips on what to do - and more importantly, what not to do - she has included the kind of detail that can make or break a new business. Catherine Gladwyn, who became a Virtual Assistant in late 2015, went from PA to thriving business owner - and you can follow in her footsteps. Gain insights into every step of the process and practical advice on subjects from finding your niche to finding clients, what services to offer and what to charge, to how to prepare for losing clients and avoid running out of money. ‘Written with honesty, directness and a large pinch of Catherine’s trademark humour, How to be a Virtual Assistant will not only give you vital techniques for building your business but the self-belief you need to step out of your comfort zone and do it!’ Catherine is passionate about cheerleading people who are unappreciated and unsatisfied in their jobs to create a happier, healthier lifestyle for themselves. As she says: “I’ve looked high and low for the definition of work where it says ‘unbearable, depressing, thankless, soul-destroying’, but it doesn’t because it’s not supposed to be!” Amazon number one bestseller in the Home Based Business and Small Business and Entrepreneur category Voted Most Popular Book for VAs in the Virtual Assistant Voice Awards (2020 and 2019) Listed one of ten best business books in The Independent (2018) Mentioned in The Guardian Finalist in Wiltshire Business Awards (2017) Nomination for Business Mum of the Year (2018)
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07BTT8YLB
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (March 30, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 30, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1524 KB
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Catherine Gladwyn

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For me starting on this journey to business owner was daunting, I had all the usual fears, fear of failure, fear of losing face, fear of going broke, fear of letting myself and my daughter down, but I also had the added worry of failing because of my health. Equally though, my health was the reason I wanted to be my own boss, to improve it and manage it.

I had a pituitary (base of brain) tumour removed in 2012, then radiotherapy in 2014 which destroyed the tumour but also the pituitary gland so I have (secondary adrenal deficiency) Addison's Disease too, but I am happier than I have ever been in my life!

With Addison's Disease life has to adjust a little as my body relies on meds throughout the day to stay alive and various hospital appointments throughout the year.

But, working for others became hard work - my dream was to be my own boss so I could manage my health.

I started my business as a Virtual Assistant in late 2015 and am now earning more than I ever have, don't get stressed (bf and daughter disagree - it's them not me!) and wake up every day excited to work.

And this is why I published my first book, How to be a Virtual Assistant. Since it's release in 2018 it's become a multi-award winning bestseller, ranking above Simon Sinek, Seth Godin and Elon Musk in the Small Business Book category too! How to be a Virtual Assistant helps others start and run their own Virtual Assistant business. Because no one should struggle in life and work need not be hard.

Then in late 2019 I had the news that the tumour was back for a third go.

I knew that day might come, so I had always built my business to be manageable should life get in the way - working to my 20% Rule® amongst other things.

After neurosurgery I had to take four months off - completely - to recover. I couldn't work. No way. I couldn't even scroll through my phone, without having a nap, for about a month.

However, because of how I'd built my business I experienced no loss of income. I had a team, I had multiple income streams but more importantly I created a safe, sustainable, profitable business and now, I show you how too in my second book, The 20% Rule® - How to ensure your business is safe, sustainable and profitable.

www.catherinegladwyn.co.uk

www.delegateva.co.uk

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Voted Best Book for VAs in the Virtual Assistant Voice Awards

Amazon bestseller in the Small Business and Entrepreneurship and the Home Based Business categories

Mentioned in The Guardian – ‘How I Spend It’

Amazon number one bestseller in the Small Business and Entrepreneurship category

Amazon number one bestseller in the Home Based Business category

Listed one of ten best business books written by women in The Independent

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5.0 out of 5 stars A valuable to to book for VAs
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2020
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If you are thinking about becoming a VS or already are one you definitely should read this book.

It is easy to read, very clear and covers so much you need to know as a VA.

It is one you will refer back to often and I'm about to read it for the second time.

Catherine writes about her own experiences and is very direct and funny - making it an enjoyable, beneficial use of your valuable time.
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Sarah L Duarte
4.0 out of 5 stars Looking for a list of what VAs actually do.
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2024
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I have a lot of office skills and I needed to know what I have that I can do virtually specifically. There’s no list here but I found a few suggestions. It was helpful but not extensive. And I wish they’d have put UK based in more noticeable text. I’m in the U.S. some info won’t apply to me.
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1.0 out of 5 stars just use google
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2020
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just use google, not worth the money.
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Jess
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy recomendable
Reviewed in Spain on June 5, 2021
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Motivador, contado de forma clara y directa. Con mucha información valiosa y un toque de filosofía. Me ha transmitido mucha positividad, volveré a leerte Catherine.
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Lisa Porto
5.0 out of 5 stars Are you an aspiring or established VA? Then you NEED this book!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 6, 2019
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I bought this book initially via Kindle, prior to setting up as a virtual assistant (VA) and recently I have also ordered a paperback copy, as I refer to it regularly. Prior to purchasing this book I'd read lots of information and looked at various trainers courses, but despite the information being helpful, I couldn't really relate to the person or their style. That was until I came across Catherine's book!

From the moment I began reading 'How to be a Virtual Assistant: Start and run your own successful VA business' I could immediately relate to Catherine, I felt like she was talking directly to me, she addressed all of the issues I was pondering and instills confidence throughout. Catherine's writing style is informative, real and honest, with little anecdotes to reinforce her advice. The book includes essential tasks to complete and I really enjoyed Catherine's humour too. Catherine still works as a VA so the advice she provides is accurate and as a result of her own experience as a current VA.

This book has been a brilliant purchase, and I would highly recommend this to anyone who is either aspiring to become a VA or even to those already established and are looking to grow their business.
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Jipin G.
5.0 out of 5 stars well written
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 8, 2022
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Bought this for my wife and this is her review: “The author has covered so much in one book. I enjoyed reading it - I was half expecting it to be boring because it’s about how to start a business but no, it was nice and funny.
The book gives me a push to research further and go ahead with my dream! I am glad I chose to read it.”
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Juanjo M.
2.0 out of 5 stars INFO QUE SE PUEDE ENCONTRAR EN INTERNET...
Reviewed in Spain on November 12, 2021
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Sinceramente esperaba más... pero bueno...
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Gemma
5.0 out of 5 stars Great advise for a potential VA
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 11, 2023
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This is an easy to read book and helps with focussing on the right things if you are thinking about being a VA
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