My number seven most valuable thing I’ve learned is know what you are worth.

My rates are something I have researched and gone over with a fine tooth comb to make sure they cover all my expenses (super, insurance, running costs of the business etc), is on par with my experience and skill set and still enables me to make a living. I am in business to earn a living, not to be a charity. Nobody questions an electrician, the plumber or even your hairdresser – they are just accepted as their rate.

If any prospective client questions my rates (which thankfully is very rare) than I know that they are not the type of client I want to work with. As a professional VA, I know what I am worth and when I realised this, it made all the difference in attracting the type of clients I love to work with.

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