Calling all Virtual Assistants and Online Support Professionals...
Your clients are asking for it ...
Your competitors are charging handsomely it ...
You never thought YOU could do it ...
UNTIL NOW ...
"Announcing the First Ever 'Writing and Editing Basics for Virtual Assistants ' training"
Date:
From the desk of: Cindy Greenway & Tina Forsyth
Hello fellow online adventurer!
- Do you cringe when your clients ask you to draft simple correspondence, autoresonders, ezine messages and such for them?
- Are you embarrassed when you attempt to write on your client's behalf and they decide they need to start from scratch and rewrite the whole thing anyhow.
- Would you like to feel confident in your writing and editing skills so you can draft items for your clients, without them having to ask you?
- Are you looking for to add another valuable task to what you already offer your clients?
Writing and editing skills do not necessarily come naturally. In fact, most Virtual Assistants feel that they are not strong writers - and so they hesitate to take on this task for their clients (and rightly so, in some cases).
But what if I told you that with the right teacher, you CAN learn to write and write WELL. And for HIGHER FEES.
Introducing
Writing & Editing expert Linda Dessau, our newest guest faculty member here at
Hot Skills Virtual Assistant Training.
Linda founded You Talk, I'll Write in 2005, and built it into a successful business supporting coaches and other online business owners with her writing and editing services.
Linda is also the author of The Customizable Style Guide for Coaches Who Write: Look Smarter, Write Faster and Get Better Results From Your Writing.
Clients love to work with Linda because of her expertise in turning their brilliant ideas into great written content. Her ghostwriting and editing services are a welcome relief as she helps clients finish, polish and get better results from their writing.
We are simply thrilled to have her join us for this training!
FACT: Business are drowning in "writing to-dos." They NEED a VA who can take this off their plate!
One of the biggest concerns of business owners is that they are seen as a trusted professional. They know how crucial written communications are to that goal, and yet with the pressure of their own clients, programs, and implementing strategies to support the growth of their business, writing feels like more than they can handle.
A Virtual Assistant who can draft or edit simple marketing messages on behalf of their client is not only an incredible asset to their client, but worth their weight in gold. You can save your clients time and stress by taking over these day-to-day writing and editing tasks.
Competent, Confident Writing Support Leads to Happier Clients and Higher Rates for YOU.
Writing and editing are skills that will last a lifetime. This isn't just a fad or the latest "cool thing to do" in the business world. This is a necessity in every business and being able to support your clients in this way will open up a whole new world of opportunity for you.
Join us on Wednesday, April 21 as Writing & Editing expert, Linda Dessau, shares:
"7 Writing Projects Your Clients Wish You Would Take Over (and Will Happily Pay You For)"
If you’re not comfortable with your writing skills, it will hold you back in your business. Learn how increasing your confidence in your ability to write and edit, you can relieve a huge amount of stress for your clients.
On this Preview Call for the upcoming Hot Skills Virtual Assistant Training, "Writing and Editing Basics for for Virtual Assistants," we will reveal:
(1) Exactly what business owners are longing for Virtual Assistants to know about writing on their behalf
(2) The top 7 specific writing projects they would love to turn over to you NOW
...Sign up below to reserve your spot for the live call and to receive the mp3 recording after the live call.
Topic: 7 Writing Projects Your Clients Wish You
Would Take Over
Date: Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Time: 2pm Eastern / 11am Pacific
Save the expensive copywriters for what they do best, while YOU handle the simple writing projects.
Of course you'll still need a copywriter for sales pages, marketing copy for promotions, and other big marketing projects. This course won't make you a copywriter. But why not help your client save money by providing the valuable service of drafting their simpler writing projects? They're guaranteed to love you for it (as long as you do it well!).
AND TAKE NOTE: Better writing skills will also help you grow your OWN business.
Everything you learn in this training you will be able to also use in your own business, where it is essential that your present yourself professionally.
At you know, we are committed to bring you the hottest skills that Virtual Assistants need to support business owners and build a successful business.
There are certainly other training programs out there to help professionals write - however this is the first program of it's kind that specifically teaches the Virtual Assistant how to write and edit for their clients (and themselves).
I'm Game, Count Me In!
Hot Skills VA Training
Writing & Editing Basics for Virtual Assistant
This is a 5 Session Live Training Program (delivered by phone and video-based webinar) starting on Monday, April 26, 2010.
The program consists of 5 hour-long sessions, delivered at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern each Monday and Wednesday
Sessions will be led by Linda Dessau and Cindy Greenway.
During this time you will learn the hot skills clients are looking for:
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Claim Your Expertise
Learn why you and your client need to write, how to keep writing and how to deal with the "Imposter Syndrome."
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Writing for the Web
Learn about website geography, writing for your readers, and writing for action. These are skills that VERY few VAs have. -
The Basics of Clear Email Communication
Learn email etiquette tips that will reduce confusion and miscommunication.
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The Basics of Editing
Learn how to edit what your client has written without criticizing, while preserving their voice. Includes a 7-step editing process.
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Templates for common writing projects
Learn steps for drafting all of the writing projects your clients are wishing you would take over from them.
Each session will be recorded and available in online video format so you can refer back to each session at your convenience. These videos will be available to you for one year after you take the program, so you have them for easy reference as needed once you start applying these skills with your new clients.
To provide the best support to you, we are limiting the class size to 20 participants. These seats will fill quickly, so be sure to act fast if you are interested in this program.
BONUS: When you enroll, you will receive a PDF copy of Linda's book, TheCustomizable Style Guide for Coaches Who Write. Then, a few weeks later, you will receive your very own print copy of this valuable desktop resource.
One Last Thing... Before you Click the Buy Button
There are a few things you will need to have in place before the class starts:
- a computer with high-speed internet access
- a good long distance phone plan (a US based bridge number will be used for the sessions)
Price for the complete
5 sessions
with recordings:
Only $397
$327 Early Bird Rate
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ONE PAYMENT NOW: Single Payment of $327 |
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TWO PAYMENTS NOW: 2 Payments of $164 |
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Here's what recent graduates of Hot Skills Training programs have to say:
"This training has changed my entire outlook about what I can actually do for my business and for my clients’ businesses. I had no idea that I can actually add so much value to someone’s business.
I used to think all there is to do is the usual stuff, like typing, Powerpoints, bookkeeping, etc. and that actually was a concern for me. A concern because I found that quite boring. I wished the job as a VA would be challenging and interesting and with the Hot Skills course I learned that it actually IS interesting. And additionally, thanks to the mindset we learned and the Online Business Manager concept, the sky really is the limit.
Now, after taking the Hot Skills course, I know what I can actually do to accelerate a business’ success. I have learned how to set up teleclasses, what one can do with the shopping cart system (offering ebooks, products, classes, etc.), how easy it is to stay in contact with potential clients without thinking about it all the time because I can automate it. I also learned to stop thinking of myself as an employee and more of a savvy business partner to my clients.
~ Heike Miller
www.paexcellence.co.nz
"As a VA specializing in Webinar set up and recording I had been getting more and more requests from clients to offer their recordings as paid info products. This was an area I really wanted to explore but I knew that I would need some experience with a shopping cart in order to offer this service.
I was delighted to learn about Tina and Cindy's Hot Skills for VAs class as many of the classes focused specifically on the practical skills I would need to set up the shopping cart, set up the info product and even create the affiliate program.
I have taken a lot of VA training but this program really gets to the nuts and bolts of how to accomplish each task step by step. Also, having the video recordings to refer to each time I forget something has been very helpful.
Since I took their class this past June I have been able to set up three clients in the shopping cart and racked up a nice chunk of hours for doing so. In addition, I can now charge those clients a monthly retainer for maintaining the cart. I wish more practical skills-based training like this was more readily available for us VAs."
~ Michelle Schoen
VaDemoGirl.com
"When I took the Hot Skills course I had not yet opened my business but during the course I was able to narrow my focus on what services I will actually offer. Thank you for that because I thought there was no end to the training I needed.
This is the perfect class to take if you are interested in Virtual Assistance to the coaching or consultant world. You will learn those services they need that they are not even aware so you can figure out how to market yourself. I love the phrase “They don’t know what they don’t know” You will also get a good working knowledge of 1shopping cart set up and maintenance which is a highly marketable skill."
~ Lauren McMullen
www.timefinder4you.com
“If you are looking to become proficient in the tools offered by 1ShoppingCart and want to learn additional ways that you can strengthen your VA skills so that you are in ‘hot’ demand by coaches and consultants in particular, then this class is for you.
It’s one of the best investments you will make in your VA practice because you will immediately see results that you hadn’t expected. Some of these will come in the form of increased knowledge and a new skill set to add to your services, increased confidence level where you feel more comfortable charging a higher rate for specialized services and, ultimately, prospects seeking YOU out because you have just what they want!”
~ Karen Schatz
Virtually With You Virtual Assistance
VirtuallyWithYou.com
"I was stuck! Although I was offering a laundry list of services, I was dissatisfied because I knew I had technical skills that were being underutilized.
I chose to take the Hot Skills training because I wanted to transform these skills over to my VA business. I also wanted to have a better understanding of how to use these technologies to streamline and automate processes so my clients could better communicate & deliver to their desired audience. In the spirit of paying it forward, my clients would then be able to provide increased value to their desired audience.
Using a combination of teleclass & web demo, the material was well-planned, presented using real-life examples, and interactive. I came away from the class with a terrific set of notes, "after-care" at my fingertips in the form of an alumni mailing list, clarity, focus, the knowledge of HOW I was going to develop my business, and the confidence in knowing I will able to effectively use my talents."
~ Carrie Anderson
The Virtual Inch
TheVirtualInch.ca
"Hot Skills VA Training will give you the skills and confidence to offer more advanced services and attract great clients. Cindy & Tina are both friendly, professional and knowledgeable and deliver the lessons in an interactive and easy to understand format. There is always room for discussions and questions and the assignments and group support all ensure you have a thorough comprehension of the topics.
I would highly recommend Hot Skills VA Training to anyone who wants to kick their VA business up a notch!"
~ Jennifer Hazlett
ALTERNATE ADMIN Virtual Assistant Services
www.altadmin.ca
“Tina Forsyth and Cindy Greenway are excellent instructors and work very well together. I found their style of delivery informative, engaging and fun. They really know what they're talking about, and it's clear they are very passionate about helping their VA colleagues to gain the skills today's clients are looking for.
Tina and Cindy have their fingers on the pulse of the VA industry. You won't go wrong with this or any other course they offer! ”
~ Kathy Smith
Smith Secretarial & Design
SmithSecretarial.com
"The way Tina & Cindy teach this program is very interactive and there’s a lot of practical examples shown so we can see immediately how it (shopping cart) all works from the beginning to SALE and beyond.
I would recommend this program to anyone just starting out or even if you’ve dabbled a bit – it’s a lot of information but you learn skills that can help you grow your client base and reach success in your business! Great program – I feel that it has set me up to have great success in 2009! Thanks so much for all your hard work with us!"
~ Janice Pawlitsky
Chaos Intervention
www.chaosintervention.ca
"The Hot Skills VA Training program is presented in an engaging and lively format. The friendly atmosphere in the class encourages questions, discussion, and individual participation. Cindy and Tina are experts in the skills they teach, walking the class step-by-step through the details of each session.
The videos and class notes are a hugely valuable resource. If you're looking for a way to increase your value to your clients or you want to broaden your career path, I highly recommend taking the Hot Skills VA Training!"
~ Vicki Vannoy
Virtual Assistant
www.vickivannoy.com
"There are very few resources in which VA’s help other VA’s to succeed and remain a constant support to each other. [Generally] top VA’s are not willing to help other VA businesses, let alone set up a structured course that is more affordable than paying for hourly VA coaching.
Tina and Cindy teach the knowledge VA’s need to know to start and keep a successful VA business, and they are also eager to answer any questions we may have, at any time. (I constantly ask questions, even if they aren’t out loud, and I felt encouraged to ask if I didn’t understand something and not feel bad if I didn’t catch on as quickly as my classmates)."
~ Sandra Nicole Concepcion
I'm Game, Count Me In!
Hot Skills VA Training
Writing & Editing Basics for Virtual Assistant
Classes start Monday, April 26, 2010, and continue each Monday and Wednesday until May 10, 2010 (5 sessions in total).
Each session will be recorded and available in online video format so you can refer back to each session at your convenience. These videos will be available to you for one year after you take the program, so you have them for each reference as needed once you start applying these skills with your new clients.
Class times are 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern.
Price for the complete
5 sessions
with recordings:
Only $397
$327 Early Bird Rate
(includes your copy of Linda's book,
The Customizable Style Guide for Coaches Who Write)
| MAKE
ONE PAYMENT NOW: Single Payment of $327 |
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MAKE
TWO PAYMENTS NOW: 2 Payments of $164 |
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Our 'We Swear On Our Laptops' Promise to You...
As service providers who've been around the block awhile, you'll want to know that our goal is your absolute satisfaction.
If within the first week (2 sessions) of the program you discover it is not for you... let us know and we'll cheerfully refund whatever portion (or full amount) of tuition you've paid. We swear on our laptops...
Will you join us?
To your success,
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Cindy Greenway |
Tina Forsyth |
Questions? Email us direct at team@hotskillsvatraining.com or call us at 1-877-576-2229.
P.S. - The Virtual Assistant industry is our passion and we would like nothing more than to help you grow your business. Hot Skills VA Training programs teach the EXACT skills we have used in our own businesses, affording us the flexibility of a self-directed schedule while still generating a great income. This is your opportunity to do the same and much more. Don't wait for the "right time" to acquire the skills you need to start earning higher fees!