We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Tabitha Butler. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Tabitha below.

Tabitha, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Do you think folks should manage their own social media or hire a professional? What do you do?

When I first started the transportation business, Tab’s Professional Transportation (TPT), I handled my own social media but then it got to be too much to keep up with. I had a little experience in creating flyers and posts but it wasn’t eye catching. I decided to allow my virtual assistants (VA), who at the time, were working in our virtual assistant staffing service, to take over my social media for TPT. It changed everything. By allowing the VAs to handle social media content for TPT, it freed up my mind and time to focus on scaling the business. I spent less time on social media content and more time building connections in the community. I’ve been able to grow my business tremendously. To any business owner, big and small, hire a virtual assistant to handle the day-to-day tasks, like bookkeeping, social media, customer acquistion and sales. Let them focus on those tasks and you can focus on growing your business. You’ll be surprised how affordable it is.

Tabitha, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

I’ve always been adventurous…not afraid of failing. It has been a good thing and a bad thing. Good because I experienced new things and meeting new people. Bad because sometimes I acted way too fast, without thinking it through. I’m thankful for both! I started Tab’s Professional Transportation out of need I experienced myself. In 2021, my vehicle was in the repair shop and I needed a ride to run an errand. I called several companies and either they didn’t respond or their prices were too high for what I needed. I did research and realized that Aiken had a transportation hole that I needed to fill. Transportation companies all do the same thing…get you from point A to point B but I think what sets me apart is the experience in between. I provide services that I would want myself when traveling. I’m most proud to be still in business doing what I love to do…serving. I resigned from a full-time job, not knowing how it would turn out but trusting myself to make it happen. I love working for myself and making a difference in the lives I contact with on a daily basis.

How did you put together the initial capital you needed to start your business?

Thankfully, the start-up costs were minimal. A few years earlier, I decided to work on my personal credit. I’m glad I decided to do that because I was able to use my credit card to make the down payment on the suv. The revenue from the trips were used to make the monthly payment, as well as pay for some of the expenses.

Any insights you can share with us about how you built up your social media presence?

Social media has been the go-to for many businesses and personalities because it provides a way to let the world know about the services you offer. Some people have overnight success but for most people and businesses, it takes consistency. Your audience has to know that you know what you’re talking about. My advice is to give away the game…show them what and how to do it and if they need further help, that’s when they’ll seek your help. The biggest thing is to be consistent and be yourself.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.tabbutler.net
• Instagram: tabrbutler
• Facebook: tabbutler
• Linkedin: Tabitha Butler
• Twitter: @tabprofessional
• Other: Google review https://g.page/r/CZxbM9W9ZM5QEB0/review