New Year’s Resolutions for Virtual Assistants
By Jerri Palumbo, Work At Home Mom Business Expert, Founder of VirtuallyAchieved.com, Co-Founder of VAJane.com

Got Motivation?  Of course you do.  It’s the New Year and we can’t help but imagine all the things will accomplish in 2010.  Did you know that 90% of American’s have the same top two resolutions?  First, Get Healthy.  Secondly, Gain Financial Freedom.  But what about in the “work world”?

I surveyed my colleagues in the “Virtual” world.  The top three resolutions were pretty much unanimous…but they all followed the same theory:  Be more profitable.  Makes sense, right?

Here are the top 3 resolutions:
1. Get Better Clients
Dump the “duds”.  Clients who don’t pay in a timely manner or those who are not paying your top rate should be “introduced” to someone new.  It’s not just about the “money” factor here, but the clients that require the most maintenance usually pay the least and create more stress in your world.  Be careful though…make sure that you have set your clients up for success and don’t leave them high and dry.  Prepare a transition plan for them.  You would want the same respect in return.

2. Network More
Spend time using the social media avenues so that you can meet the people that are going to help you expand your business.  Be sure to take advantage of the chance to get in front of your clients or future clients through quality social networking…not just empty posts.  Take every “in-person” opportunity to tell someone about your business.  You never know who they might know.

3. Get More Work-Life Balance
So this is the tough one and it takes tons of discipline.  It can be difficult to “clock-out” when you know that with your computer, blackberry, or the phone is a few steps away in the other room. My advice, Make sure to SHUT DOWN at quitting time.  Make time for yourself and make time for your family.  If you are wound tight all the time, you won’t be nearly as productive for your clients or as present and available for your family (or yourself).

Whatever your resolutions for 2010, be sure to write them down and post them in a very obvious place.  Also, check-in on a weekly basis and give yourself a new task to help you get to your ultimate goal.

Jerri Palumbo on Big Blend Radio
Discussing New Year's Resolutions for Virtual Assistants, Jerri Palumbo was a featured guest on The Success Express, Big Blend Radio's business & career show, which aired live on Dec. 2, 2009. To meet the rest of the guests and listen to the entire show,  please click here.  To listen to Jerri's interview, please double click on the Play Button below.


Whatever your resolutions for 2010, be sure to write them down and post them in a very obvious place.  Also, check-in on a weekly basis and give yourself a new task to help you get to your ultimate goal.

Happy New Year!