đź’Ş Strong foundations, bigger growth


Hi Reader,
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Happy Thursday! For those of you who survived half term, I hope you’re enjoying a productive week back at work, and for those of you still doing the holiday juggle this week - only one more day to go (hurrah)!
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I am buzzing after a full day’s planning session for The VA Handbook yesterday. We have SO many exciting developments underway and I can’t wait to share more on these in the coming weeks.
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What I can say is that we’ve taken on board the feedback many of you have been kind enough to share, and…
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​… we'll be launching several new, exciting offerings over the next few months - not just for newbies, but also for those of you who are more established and looking to grow. Yay!

In other news, the Visionary VA Podcast has had a makeover this week. Shout-out to our fabulous Rock Stars community for their help in selecting new artwork! 🙌. You can check out the latest episode below.


🎙️ The Foundations Every Successful VA Business Needs

If your VA business isn’t growing, the problem might not be your marketing, the competition or AI. More often than not, it comes down to weak foundations.

In this week’s episode of the ​Visionary VA Podcast​, I’m exploring the six core pillars behind every successful VA business: a clear offer, sustainable pricing, effective systems, consistent marketing, financial tracking and an exceptional client experience.

Your next breakthrough probably won’t come from doing more. It will come from strengthening what already exists within your business.​
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If things feel harder than they should right now, this episode will help you identify which foundations need a little attention.


đź“… Newcastle VA Meet Up

Our next in-person meet up will be taking place on Wednesday, 17th June from 10.00 – 12.00 at The Crowne Plaza, Newcastle (opposite the station), so sign up here if you’ll be joining us.

Whether you’re an established VA, just starting out or perhaps only pondering the idea of setting up your VA business, we’d love to meet you and hear more about your journey.


See you next week!
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Holly x
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P.S. Did you know we offer legal contracts for every aspect of your VA business? As every savvy business owner knows, it’s vital to have legally binding, GDPR-compliant contracts and policies that protect both you and your clients. Find everything you need
here.

The VA Handbook

Leading the next chapter of The VA Handbook - supporting VAs to build professional, sustainable businesses. Bringing my experience of running a multi-award-winning VA agency and building a team to help VAs not just get started, but grow with structure, confidence and long-term success.

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