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LinkedIn message templates for Virtual Assistants

Struggling with LinkedIn messages? Not sure what to say when connecting with someone new? Or how to keep the conversation going after they accept? Maybe someone’s sent you a request, but you want to know why before accepting. Don’t worry; I’ve got you! Here are three templates to take the awkwardness out of cringe LinkedIn messaging.

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How to write a Virtual Assistant elevator pitch

An “elevator pitch” is how you would deliver a summary of your product, business or service to someone during a short elevator ride. It’s not a sales pitch; it’s a concise explanation of who you are, what you do, who you do it for and why someone might want this. It’s useful to have an elevator pitch when networking, so let me show you how to write one.

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How to network like a VA superstar

Virtual Assistants often feel apprehensive about attending networking events, but, as many VAs say, it’s their most successful way of landing clients and because you’re going to have to do it anyway, it (literally) pays to be good at it. Talking to a room full of strangers may sound daunting, but with my advice, you’ll be a VA networking superstar in no time.

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