And the hits keep coming....

I'm proud of the comaraderie we've created at AAVBA.

The members truly have a sense of being "mentor-like" to their fellow AAVBA members.

Not only that, we now have Articles being written by our AAVBA members which are posted on the website.

The one thing I am most proud of, attorneys are contracting with AAVBA members.

At AAVBA, we use "proven" marketing and business development methods. The VBA's who have used our methods have been successful in securing contracts with attorneys across the United States.

That's what it's all about. Securing contracts with Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys.

At AAVBA, we do not guarantee employment. What we do, and we do it well, is market to Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys on behalf of our AAVBA members.

I speak to at least 4 attorneys a week. Some are inquiring about the role and function of the VBA. Some are looking to hire immediately.
We're proud to say we've secured several contracts for our members. And although we refer the attorney to the AAVBA member, once the attorney and VBA meet "virtually", closing the deal is still up to the individual VBA.

And the hits keep coming. More and more, attorneys are realizing AAVBA stands for excellence, professionalism and integrity. We expect no less from our members.

We maintain this level of professionalism by reiterating to our members that ethics; above all else, is why attorneys will want to use the services of the Virtual Bankruptcy Assistant.

Our dedication to provide service and support to the VBA is number 1.

As time goes on, we would like to travel around the country and meet our members and also meet with Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys.

As time goes on, our members will soon be able to say goodbye to full time jobs outside the home. Some may even be able to set up shop in an office building.

The possibilities are endless and only limited by the imagination of the VBA.

We encourage our VBA's to dream BIG.

AAVBA is there to help them succeed all the way.

And the hits keep coming........More success stories to
follow......(of this I'm sure!)

Vikki

Time

I respect time.
Time is something that can never be made up.... You can never get back those moments, hours, and days.

Every day and moment we do not spend marketing our businesses is business lost.

As an Independent Contractor, you must create your own income. What this means is that; if you don't aggressively market and advertise your business, most likely, you will not generate income.

This is the most difficult part of being an Independent Contractor.
In order to generate income, you must spend time marketing and advertising. If attorneys don't know you have a Virtual Bankruptcy Assistant business, you probably will not get work.

When we started our businesses, we had to make a decision how much time we were going to dedicate to marketing and advertising.

Then, we had to decide how much time we were going to set aside to complete our bankruptcy petition preparations assignments.

For most of us, our first assignment will come while we're still working full time jobs or other independent assignments.

When that happens, our days will be very long. Sometimes 16 hour days.

Don't let that scare you. It will only be for a few months. The reward will be long term assignments and the one thing we're all striving for, independence.

This business will take a lot of time. Our goal at AAVBA, is this, that it will not take as long as it did for those who have been at this business for over 2 years to be successful.

We want everyone to have at least 1 attorney, 1 assignment before the end of the year. But it will take time.

Whatever time it takes, we're here to put in the time.

I'm going to write more about time. It is an important issue to me that has many aspects and affects everything we do.

Until next time,
Vikki

Personal Hygiene and Marketing

I use Crest toothpaste. Personally, I use the "teeth whitening" brand. I don't know if it really brightens and whitens my teeth, but it makes me feel as if it does, so I use it.


As VBA's we will sometimes have to venture out to meet attorneys interested in our services. If you start out marketing only in the immediate area of your SOHO (Small Office/Home Office), the odds are you will have to do this.

As Independent Contractors, we do a lot of work at home, sometimes in our pajamas, almost always not wearing shoes (at least in my household).


But the day will come when you will have to leave the comfort of your home. When you do, it is good practice to dress comfortably, yet, professionally. A nice blazer, pants and top will do for the women, for the men, a collared shirt and slacks. Be sure those shoes are polished. Check your hair; if you have your hair professionally colored or cut, be sure and keep those appointments. And the last most important point to check is your teeth and breath.

Trust me, the attorney you meet for the first time will check you out from head to toe (I've been there). And even though your sitting on the other side of his desk, eventually, you will be up close and personal.

You'll be thankful you got up a little earlier to take a shower, brush your teeth and used that mouthwash.

There are all sorts of marketing necessities, and having a website (you are virtual), business cards, and at least two phone numbers are essential to your business as a VBA.

But remember, there is always that one attorney whose office is just around the corner from you. The website, business cards and phone numbers will not matter if you don't have the most important marketing necessity, and that is bright teeth and fresh breath.

Vikki