This Episode Joanne Hawkins Executive PA Executive VPA Executive VPA Joanne Hawkins You Will Learn * Tips on what to think about when setting up as a VA * To think about the business side of being a VA - it's not just work. * How important your Why is. Resources & Links * Northwest VA Conference * Society of Virtual Assistants Approved Trainers Our Guest - Joanne Hawkins Founder of Executive VPA in 2012, Joanne Hawkins is a strong believer in building quality relationships with both Business Owners and fellow VAs. Setting strong foundations, creating quality networks and pushing herself out of her comfort zone is why Joanne believes the business has gone from strength to strength. Joanne says that “Building a valued and trusted group of Associates has been key in the growth and credibility of the business, I couldn’t run my business without them, nor could I support the fantastic clients we have without our amazing team” A recognised trainer with the Society of Virtual Assistants, Joanne enjoys mentoring and coaching new and established VA business owners. Joanne founded the North West VA Conference in 2015, which is now the ‘go to’ event for VAs in the region and beyond. As a multi-award winning VA, Joanne understands why it is important for VAs to put themselves out there. – awards include: Winner of North of England VA of the Year 2014, Winner of Robert Walter’s North West of England VA of the Year 2018 and finalists in both the Enterprise Vision Awards, Professional Services 2019 and Manchester VA of the Year 2019. Resources & Links