I recently had a potential client reach out through my website’s contact form. She mentioned that she had three businesses needing assistance and said she could afford my pay structure. I replied with an introductory email thanking her for reaching out, explaining some of my services, and asking for a few dates and times that would work for a call. That was last Sunday. Over the weekend, we had a snowstorm here in Tennessee, so on Monday I sent a follow-up email checking in on her and her family, offering help if needed. Still no reply. On Wednesday, I sent a quick text to confirm she’d received my emails and included my booking link so she could easily schedule a time that worked best. Then on Thursday, I called and left her a voicemail. On Friday, I tried again, but her voicemail box was full. Has anyone else had a client reach out through their website, show strong initial interest, and then completely stop responding to email, calls, or texts? According to ChatGPT, I should just leave it. Don’t worry about it until Thursday of this week. Send her a final email to let her know when and if she is still interested, she can reach out that I will be here for her and provide my contact information.

This is an important one, ladies 👀 Save this. We have a few tax pros in our circles. So I asked one of them that is familiar with Skool-based communities the question below, because it comes up more often than you think when you start taking your business seriously and are planning for the future. My question was: “Are my Skool membership fees a write-off? The fees I pay to be part of other communities?” His reply is attached 👇 Why this matters: When you’re investing in education, accountability, and environments that directly support your income, those decisions and the costs associated are part of running your business. So YES - your membership fee in here is a TAX WRITE OFF for your business. It’s deductible because most online communities qualify as: - Education - Professional development - Coaching - Business support - Memberships and subscriptions As long as: - You’re using it to grow or support your income - It’s related to what you do (services, freelancing, consulting, etc.) - You’re not mixing it with personal hobby use It’s typically treated as a business expense, not a partial one. This is one of those “boring but powerful” things builders think about early. 📌 Read his response 📌 Save it for later If you’re contemplating upgrading memberships or purchasing education that help you move faster, stay consistent, and implement strategies… this is something to think about and plan for.

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A lot of VAs are asking a very important question these days: What does the future of the Virtual Assistant look like with the rise of AI? Before I share my thoughts, I want to hear from all of ya. Will AI make our jobs easier, or completely change it? What new, high-value services can VAs offer that AI can't touch? What specific AI tools or systems (like LLMs, automation platforms, etc.) do you think every VA must learn right now to stay ahead? Drop your predictions, fears, and advice in the comments! Let's future-proof our businesses together!

We all have that one software, app, or browser extension that makes us feel like a productivity superhero! 🦸🏽‍♀️ Whether you're juggling clients, streamlining calendars, or designing knock-out graphics, your tech stack is your secret weapon. Let's celebrate the tools that save us time, money, and sanity! 🎉 Drop a comment below and tell us: 1. The Tool: What is the specific software or app you can't live without? (e.g., Notion, Zapier, ClickUp, Grammarly Pro, etc.) 2. The Magic: What specific task does it make 10x easier for you? (e.g., "Automating client onboarding" or "Creating quick social media mockups"). 🌟 I’ll start! - The Tool: Loom! - The Magic: It makes training clients or sending detailed, quick feedback so much faster than typing long emails. My clients love getting a 60-second video walkthrough instead of reading a novel of instructions. 🔥 Pro Tip for VAs: The comments section is a great place to showcase your niche expertise! When a business owner sees you confidently discussing advanced tools, it highlights your value. Let's hear your favorites! 👇