In this episode of Life Virtually Ellie is joined by Virtual Assistant and VA Coach Hannah Liddle to talk about what it's like to be an introvert who runs an online business! Introverts are often thought to be shy people who lack confidence and would never put themselves out there.. But as introverts themselves, both Hannah and Ellie have challenged this common conception and built thriving online businesses. 

Tune in to discover what being an introvert really means for your online service business, why it shouldn't hold you back and the steps that both Hannah and Ellie have taken to build their successful online businesses despite their introverted tendencies!

Useful Links:

* Find the 16personalities.com personality test HERE. 

* Connect with Hannah on Instagram HERE.

* Connect with Ellie on Instagram HERE.

* Learn more about working with Ellie HERE.

As an Online Service Provider it's essential to establish and maintain boundaries with your Clients. The thing is, it can be very easy to allow those to slide and for lines to become blurred! 

In this episode of Life Virtually Ellie discusses the different types of boundaries you should have in place with your Clients and why along with hacks you can use in your every day working life to re-establish and maintain those all important boundaries. 

Boundaries are what gives you the real freedom and flexibility that you've always craved! They alleviate pressure and prevent you from heading towards burnout. Join Ellie and tune in to learn more!

Useful Links:

* Connect with Ellie on Instagram HERE.

* Learn more about working with Ellie HERE.

In this episode of Life Virtually Ellie is joined by experienced Tech Online Business Manager, Ilaria Sambi, to discuss the whole niche thing!

"Niche" has become a buzz word within the online business space over the past couple of years but is it as important as people say? What happens if you want to change your niche or change the direction of your business altogether? 

Ellie and Ilaria have each changed and pivoted their businesses at least 4 times within their careers and in this episode they discuss what it's like to make a change to your business. From changes to your niche to big pivots and the odd pivot back!

Useful Links:

* Connect with Ilaria on Instagram HERE or LinkedIn HERE.

* Connect with Ellie on Instagram HERE.

* Visit ruluvirtual.com to learn more about coaching that will level up your business game HERE. 

The Online Service Industry sees lots of trends come in and out of fashion. One thing that has fallen out of favour of recent is Associate Work and it's definitely time to bring it back!

In this episode of Life Virtually Ellie delves into this mutually beneficial relationship and how it works from both sides. 

Who's the Lead and who's the Associate? How does it work and why should you consider it in your Online Service Business? 

Whether you are a Virtual Assistant, Online Business Manager or Social Media Manager, Associate Work could benefit you and your business! 

Online Service Providers in all shapes and forms can use Associate Work as a method to grow their business or take advantage of the benefits it offers from the Associate side. 

Tune in and join Ellie to get the lowdown!

Useful Links

* Learn more about Ellie's signature Mini Mind for OSP's HERE.

* Connect with Ellie on Instagram HERE.

* Head over to ruluvirtual.com and level up your online business game HERE.

In this episode of Life Virtually Ellie is joined by Jennifer Davy of Wellbeing Warrior to discuss checking in with yourself and your mental health as an Online Business Owner. 

As an Online Service Provider, our biggest strength is that fact that we work online but that can also be our greatest weakness. There is a flip slide to the time and location freedom that can see us working everywhere and all the time which can very quickly lead to burnout!

Tune in as Ellie and Jennifer, a Life Coach and Mental Health Advocate, discuss becoming aware of the warning signs that you are stressed and approaching burnout along with what to do once you've recognised it so you can be at your very best in both business and in your life!

Useful links:

* Connect with Jennifer on Instagram HERE.

* Learn more about Jennifers Live Event HERE.

* Connect with Ellie on Instagram HERE.

* Visit ruluvirtual.com to level up your online business game HERE.

Join Ellie for the first episode in Season 2 of life virtually, the podcast for online service providers!

In this episode we’re discussing adapting to change as a business owner in the online service industry. From new technologies such as AI tools to keeping your finger on the pulse of the industry.

Ellie shares her insights on recognising and adapting to change in the business world along with confusion around the title ‘Virtual Assistant’ and the emotional rollercoaster ride that it is getting mortgage approval as a self employed person!

Useful Links:

*Connect with Ellie on Instagram HERE.

* Visit ruluvirtual.com to level up your online business game HERE.

We’re wrapping up the first season of Life Virtually! 

To close out our first season we are discussing the real recipe for success - how to achieve EPIC success in your Virtual Assistant business! 

There are two parts to this success recipe and in this episode we're breaking them right down. 

Connect with Ellie on Instagram here.

Learn more about the Virtual Assistant Mini Mind here.

Learn more about VA Coaching & Mentoring here. 

Have you ever received an email from someone that you thought seemed cheeky but it wasn't meant that way?! Collaborating online can be tricky because we are missing two super important communication cues - body language and tone of voice!! 

In this episode we are discussing simple game changing communication hacks that you can implement with your Clients to stay aligned! 

Connect with Ellie on Instagram here. 

Start your Virtual Assistant Business with Ellie here. 

Learn more about VA Coaching & Mentoring here. 

In this episode Ellie is answering your listener questions! 

From finding clients as a Virtual Assistant to niching, setting your rate and what you should be posting on social media.

Connect with Ellie on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ellie.va.coach/

Learn more about the Kickstart Course and join the waitlist - https://subscribepage.io/kickstartcourse

Running an online business can be a bit of a balancing act! Throughout your Virtual Assistant journey there will be times where you find yourself juggling and in this episode we are being joined by Catherine Tobin to talk about all of that. 

Cat is a seasoned online business owner who joined the online biz space as a Virtual Assistant. Join us as we talk all things balancing - from side hustling to motherhood and how addictive running an online business can be!

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