Are you a Virtual Assistant wanting to step up as a top-notch Operations Consultant?
In our Virtual Assistant matchmaking business, we chatted with 25 assistants and clients and uncovered some invaluable insights.
Some clients want more than a task-doer...
They want a problem-solver, someone who gets their business inside out.
What was even more interesting was how about 40% of Virtual Assistants see themselves as "Entrepreneurs-in-training," planning to help entrepreneurs while building their own online gig, maybe a content business or a Virtual Assistant agency (amongst others).
At Digital Forte, we're all about helping Virtual Assistants like you grow into problem-solving pros.
We've got this course, "Airtable for Virtual Assistants," where we teach you about Airtable in real-world projects like making a Social Media Content Calendar.
Why Airtable?
It's a bit like choosing Airtable from a buffet of platforms. It's free and packs in spreadsheet tricks, database powers, teamwork tools, and even simple automation—all in one place.
Social Media Calendar Project:
Practical Skill Development:
Mastery of Airtable's single select field type and Gallery View.
Business Relevance:
Crafting a dynamic Social Media Content Calendar serves as a collaborative powerhouse.
Directly applicable to businesses aiming for strategic social media presence.
Why It Matters:
Virtual Assistants showcase their ability to organize and plan content, a valuable skill for entrepreneurs seeking online visibility.
Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Project:
Practical Skill Development:
Understanding the design of a simple project management system
Business Relevance:
SOPs are vital for streamlining operations and ensuring consistency.
Why It Matters:
Demonstrates the Virtual Assistant's capability to bring order and efficiency to a business.
Businesses appreciate assistants who can systematize processes, freeing up time for more strategic tasks.
Maintain a Repository of SOPs and Facilitate New Employee Onboarding:
Practical Skill Development:
Learning the importance of document maintenance systems.
Understanding how to facilitate onboarding using existing SOPs.
Business Relevance:
Smooth onboarding is crucial for employee efficiency.
Why It Matters:
Virtual Assistants become indispensable by ensuring organized and efficient onboarding processes.
Building and maintaining an SOP repository streamlines knowledge sharing within a team.
Develop a Prospecting Database:
Practical Skill Development:
Proficiency in prospect qualification and profiling.
Understanding rollup, lookup functionality, and automation in Airtable.
Business Relevance:
Essential for businesses looking to grow their client base.
Why It Matters:
Virtual Assistants become strategic partners, aiding in the identification and qualification of potential clients.
Integrating Airtable for prospecting sets Virtual Assistants apart, enabling them to offer additional value.
These Sections are carefully designed to equip Virtual Assistants with practical skills that align with the needs of businesses.
They go beyond the theoretical and provide hands-on experience, allowing assistants to directly apply their newfound abilities in real-world scenarios.
Whether it's enhancing social media presence, systematizing operations, facilitating smooth onboarding, or aiding in prospecting, these projects contribute to the Virtual Assistant's toolkit, positioning them as valuable assets to entrepreneurs and businesses.
How to get the most out of this course? Actively complete the projects in the course with us, side by side - for your own Virtual Assistant business, screenshot your wins, and share them with potential clients.
Show them you're not just an Airtable user but someone who can tailor it for their business needs.
By the end of this course, you'll know Airtable, understand some business basics, and have practical skills to shine as a "Premium" Virtual Assistant or Operations Consultant.