Is Scotland ready for Virtual Assistance?

[TFGtv.com]

Originally Posted by a okadmin

I think it's going to be a case of fine tuning my marketing combined with networking as much as I can to try and spread the word a-ok admin - Home.

Stuart is very kindly helping me to get off to a great start with a new look for my website. It's still under development but please feel free to let me know any comments, particularly on the wording i.e. what I should say to really sell me and my services.

Good news that Stu's on the case with the website. FWIW I'd lose the clipart/stock photos and go for a more personal/custom look. Get some good photos taken of yourself and your team working away. I think that will better build up trust and confidence in potential clients; the fact that there's a REAL, serious person behind the service and not just a random ready-salted 'clipart babe' [sic] will carry more weight..

As for Scotland; I think there's HUGE potential for this sort of service. Especially as our geography lends itself so well to home based businesses that might still need a 'corporate' presence.

[stugster]

Originally Posted by TFGtv.com

random ready-salted 'clipart babe'[sic]

Easy PC Scotland - Contact Us
http://www.equiphase.net/uploads/images/2009-offer.jpg


I love my clipart babes!

[TFGtv.com]

Originally Posted by stugster

Easy PC Scotland - Contact Us
http://www.equiphase.net/uploads/images/2009-offer.jpg


I love my clipart babes!

I noticed Stu

Mind you I can talk... I'm having a life-size cardboard cut-out Audrey Hepburn made for a project...

[stugster]

Yes Matt... "Made for a project"

[Gutsy]

Hi Clare,

I specialise in transcription and also do some typing, particularly CVs so I'm in a VERY similar field to you. I'm from South Africa and I did find that I had to do some educating of people, not so much with the virtual services thing but with the technology they were using.

I would certainly think that Scotland is more than ready for virtual services. The thing to do is to make sure you are being seen. Network everywhere you go - if you have kids, network at their schools, pin up a notice at your local library, and sell your services to people you happen to speak to.

An effective website is an absolute must - this means getting it seen. Once you've redeveloped it, list it in non reciprocal link business directories, go for online classifieds - Gumtree is very very effective here and I'm sure it operates there too. Google Gumtree Glasgow?

[stugster]

Originally Posted by stugster

Clare,

I'd be happy to put together a quick template site FOC for you if you want.

a-ok admin - Virtual Assistance and CV Services

What do we think people?

[abs]

I'm no expert on websites, but I found it clean, to the point and professional looking. I think it is very good. Better go and tidy mine up now!

Well done!

Theresia

[frockery]

Originally Posted by stugster

a-ok admin - Virtual Assistance and CV Services

What do we think people?

Looks great, well done!

[a okadmin]

I would just like to say a big thank you to Stu for all his help with the improvements to my website. I would happily recommend him to anyone who needs hosting services or PC support.