When I explain that I am a virtual assistant, I'm trying to convey that I am much more than a typist. I've been asked this a few times when I introduce my business and myself. Although I tell them, I do desktop publishing, develop templates and forms, and then explain the other services I offer such as customer follow-up, bookkeeping, marketing and event planning.

Is anyone else experiencing the same feedback?

Hello,

I know exactly what you mean. The thing you have to do is convey what you do in a way that they don't look at you like this:

I actually just posted a podcast just on this topic and it helped me understand how to convey my message about who I am and what I do in a way that not only captures my audience...but is easy to understand. I have a feeling people won't be thinking of me as just a typist any longer

The podcast episode is Episode 27 and you can find it here: http://www.virtualassistantforums.co...our-best-11022

Know you are not alone, but also know, you can get to a point where people will not just assume you do typing and that instead, you are a partner instrumental to their business and there to help them succeed.


***edited to add, that there isn't anything wrong with being a typist if that is what you love and all that you do!

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Darlene Victoria Gonzalez
The Voice & Vision Behind Your Business

I used to get the glazed in the eye look myself. Instead of telling people what tasks it is that I do, I now explain that I work with clients in their new business development efforts and client retention. Then, when prompted to go further I explain how I do that, such as data management and marketing plan execution etc.

Hope that helps!

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Doreen R. Patrick, MVA, ACS, CIVA
www.virtualbusinesspartners.net