The Idea is My Ideal Clients

We all want that Ideal client, but do I know who that is? Recently while preparing to go to a networking function where I'd likely meet people who are looking for a Virtual Assistant, I asked myself that question. Looking in my oft-neglected business plan, I found this section on my ideal client. It really reflects those clients who have been the best. I'll share it to give you some ideas in case you're trying to define what is important to you.

My ideal clients

My ideal clients will be entrepreneurs and small business owners. Here are many of the characteristics I will look for in my Ideal Client:

·            He/She loves what he does

·         He is good at what he does

·         He is not looking for a mom with admin skills

·         He conveys his support needs and guidelines then lets me do it in the ways I do best

·         He does not micromanage

·         He gives realistic lead times and deadlines

·         He is available/reachable if I have questions or concerns

·         He shares some of his personal life and is interested in some I may share

·         However, he does not inundate me with all his personal life, nor does he grill me on mine

·         He listens and considers suggestions I may have to enhance his business

·         He thanks me for what I do

·         He uses me as a sounding board

·         He can afford my rates

·         He pays on time

·         He is ethical

·         He is a person of integrity

·         He is flexible and adaptive

·         He views me as his business assistant, not an employee