One Off Job - Your Goldmine

One Time Project can make or break your business in this industry. It is a great opportunity to showcase the skills. Managing something like that may just be a one time deal. In most cases you if you can impress this Client there is a possibility that the next time there is another project whether it be similar or different in the pipeline, you would most likely be the first point of contact. REPEAT CLIENTS are the best! Clients like Contractors, find comfort in consistency and quality. Finding both can sometimes come off as an impossible task. Therefore we treasure the moments and reminisce in the hope that you continue to find it.

As Virtual Assistants, finding a long-term project that meets our satisfaction can be potentially difficult and in the interim frustrating. In essence, we have to go through the CRAPPY projects first before we find our TREASURED one. This is the reason to bid on one off projects that are short term. They allow you the opportunity to provide your services without the added headache of long term commitment. Examples of Short Term One Off Jobs range from Audio - Text Transcription to Making Calls to gather information for a week.

We must remember to put our extra effort into getting them done successfully and with minimal complications. Most Clients appreciate our thoughtfulness and provide you with great feedback that work trickles down towards you building yourself as a brand. The tough thing about One Off Jobs is securing the project at a rate that you are comfortable with and also ensuring that you can deliver within the time frame required. Clients can later on weigh the service in accordance to price and will not hesitate to give that rate for the service. Therefore, you are securing an opportunity at referrals and repeat clientele.

I am not a fan of transcription services, however I enjoy knowing that in my days where there are no work it is always a back up for me. I realize that keeping occupied is what we Virtual Assistants really thrive on. It is part of the passion that drives us to this business. As much as we were not fond of commuting to work, we would want to just because there was a busy day ahead, at least in most cases. Sitting idle at a desk is not ideal nor is it productive. This is why one off jobs can be both productive and educational. We further our experience without wasting our time, which translate to our money.

There in my conclusion. Do not be afraid to take a one off job as long as you have the availability.

Cheers,
"Keep Moving Forward"