Before starting Your Virtual Asset a few years ago, I was a nomad. And I’m super proud of this. For 8 years, I lived in deserts and on tropical islands, working in resorts as I moved around Australia.
And the best part was meeting so many different people who taught me a thing or two about human nature. Everyone has a story to share if you listen.
I learnt quickly that happy resort guests returned, and gave the best online reviews. I realised that all people really want is to feel special, listened to, and treated well. So, when they spoke, I listened and found solutions if they’d had an issue with their stay.
Life was fun, exciting and full of surprises – perfect for those adventurous years.
But there comes a time in life when you need to set some roots. I still wanted flexibility, so I knew the corporate life wasn’t my idea of fun. Setting up and running my own online business was the perfect solution.
So, Your Virtual Asset was born with a vision to use my worldly skills to help creative entrepreneurs run their businesses.
At the start, it was me, alone, building my online business. It was hard work but exciting and satisfying at the same time. I scored my first client (who’s still with me), while working my butt off to network and get referrals. I was my business. I ran it. I was involved in every single little part. I loved and nurtured it.
But business growth meant I could no longer do everything on my own (if I wanted a life that is).
So, I built my virtual team of helpers. Not only do they help me with my business, but under my guidance, my clients tap into their specialised skills too. And only an online business owner will understand what it’s like.
They know it’s tough. They know you have times of ‘seriously why am I doing this?’. They know all the rules and regulations of running a business.
That’s why partnering with an online business manager who’s been through it and managed to not only grow, but create a team, makes us the go-to for many creative entrepreneurs.
Kristy Fawdry, Virtual Assistant
Kristy comes from an employment services background and loves all things administration. She is (in her words) a bit strange as she loves those tasks that others often find boring, confessing to finding data entry and reporting quite therapeutic! Kristy is an organisational queen – always thinking ahead and loves seeing an empty inbox at the end of each day! As a Mum to 2 young children, Kristy understands the demands of juggling work and family life and loves to help others achieve the balance that they are looking for.