How to Start Working as a Virtual Assistant

Description

How to Start Working as a Virtual Assistant: Basics for Beginners

If you’re interested in working at home in a legitimate job, starting a career as a virtual assistant (VA) can be a smart decision IF you investigate all of the aspects of what it will mean personally and professionally. There are a range of pros and cons. There are also a number of common errors that new VAs make which you can avoid once you discover what they are.

You don’t need to have the best computer skills or writing skills in the world to be a VA. You do need to be organized and customer-service oriented, be able to manage your time efficiently, and meet any and all deadlines that you agree to.

Having said that, you can work as little or as much as you want, whatever hours you wish in most cases. The best virtual assistants are able to command salaries comparable with people who are employed full-time in offices and chained to a desk nine to five. They can even earn six figures if they choose the right topic and offer the right skills based on past experiences and their talents and interests.

If freedom, independence, the ability to work when you want, with pleasant, well-paying clients, sounds like a great opportunity to you, use this guide to decide if becoming a virtual assistant is right for you.
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Table of Contents

What’s in This Guide

Introduction

Chapter 1: What is a Virtual Assistant?

Chapter 2: Getting Started Working from Home as a Virtual Assistant

Chapter 3:-Why You Should Consider Working from Home

Chapter 4: A Day in the Life of a VA

Chapter 5: Why You Should Choose a Niche Early

Chapter 6: Administrative Consultant, VA or Something Else? What Should You Call Yourself?

Chapter 7: 10 Top Branding Tips for Virtual Assistants

Chapter 8:-Key Personality Traits of a Successful Virtual Assistant

Chapter 9: Common Mistakes to Avoid When Starting Your Virtual Assistant Business

Chapter 10: Why You Probably Won’t Make Six Figures Your First Year

Chapter 11: What To Do When Your Spouse Doesn’t Support Your Dreams

Conclusion

Resources

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About the Authors

Eiver is a life coach who offers practical advice on health, careers and personal finance, giving her clients the skills they need to succeed personally and professionally. She is the author of more than 20 self-help guides and courses.