It’s always important to get advice about what you should do when you’re running a VA business – that’s why you can find a number of great resources available as well as VA business training courses available.

It’s also important to network with other virtual assistants so that you know what not to do. Here are three examples of those things that you want to avoid when you’re running a VA business:

1. Overextending yourself. When you’re running a VA business ad trying to grow your business it makes sense that you’ll want to take on as many clients as possible. Just be sure that you don’t take on more than you can handle: when you do, you’re likely to miss deadlines and lose customers – the exact opposite of what you’re hoping to accomplish.
2. Underpricing your services to get your name out there. When you’re getting started, it’s common to not know how to set prices for your services. When you have a network of other VAs, you can be sure that you’re setting the right price and avoid alienating prospects by having prices that are simply too low.
3. Getting discouraged. Working for yourself is a bit challenging – especially when you’re just getting started. If you let yourself get discouraged it’s going to be even harder to get and stay ahead.

Running a VA business is easier when you are able to tap into others’ experiences; when you have a support network, you can avoid making those mistakes that will set you and your business back.

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