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EPISODE · Jul 7, 2025 · 59 MIN

Episode 13: When clients expect professional design work (but that's not why they hired you)

from The VA Live Lounge · host Lisa Tennant

What happens when a client signs up for admin but then asks you to start creating workbooks and marketing assets? Is it possible to turn graphic designer overnight? And should VAs even offer graphic design services?In this episode we talk to Tracy Salter from design-ology about her work with virtual assistants, helping them to navigate their way around Canva, how she guides VAs to use the right tools to manage clients when they needs design work, and most importantly, the questions you need to ask when working on any form of graphic design for your clients.We discuss the importance of charging more for design work, and how investing in yourself to learn design skills can have a positive impact on your bottom line. To find out more about Traci and to get a copy of her FREE VA Social Media Instant Masterclass visit: https://design-ology.co.uk/To become a member of More Than A VA visit: https://morethanava.org/Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/morethanava_/Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/iammorethanavaSupport the show

What happens when a client signs up for admin but then asks you to start creating workbooks and marketing assets? Is it possible to turn graphic designer overnight? And should VAs even offer graphic design services?In this episode we talk to Tracy Salter from design-ology about her work with virtual assistants, helping them to navigate their way around Canva, how she guides VAs to use the right tools to manage clients when they needs design work, and most importantly, the questions you need to ask when working on any form of graphic design for your clients.We discuss the importance of charging more for design work, and how investing in yourself to learn design skills can have a positive impact on your bottom line. To find out more about Traci and to get a copy of her FREE VA Social Media Instant Masterclass visit: https://design-ology.co.uk/To become a member of More Than A VA visit: https://morethanava.org/Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/morethanava_/Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/iammorethanavaSupport the show

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