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How To Start Your Own Virtual Assistant Business
Thanks to the Internet there’s a new way to make money with your computer.
You might be surprised at all the different services you could offer with
this new home business. Most people have become familiar with word
processors, which usually consists of typing manuscripts, letters,
transcription and writing resumes, but the new virtual assistant is like
word processing on steroids.
Diana Ennen, has been a home-based word processor now for about 15 years.
She started to educate herself about all the possibilities a person has
when
starting a virtual assistant business. Diana Ennen along with Kelly
Poelker,
a certified Master Virtual Assistant, just finished writing an ebook
called,
“A Bizy’s Guide: How To Start Your Own Home-Based Virtual Assistant’s
Business.”
So What Exactly Is A Virtual Assistant?
Diana Ennen explains, “A virtual assistant, or VA, is a highly skilled
professional who provides administrative support and other specialized
services to businesses, entrepreneurs, executives, and others who have
more work to do than time to do it.
Many VAs work as independent contractors from their own home. VAs use
leading edge technology to communicate work assignments via the Internet,
e-mail, disk transfer or such traditional methods as regular mail,
overnight
shipping and even pick-up and delivery in local areas. A VAs services
typically include word processing, medical or legal transcription, database
management, Internet research, e-mail handling, reminder service, bulk
mailings, information processing, and any other tasks typically given to
the
office secretary. Many VAs also provide web development, design and
maintenance, desktop publishing, meeting and event planning, bookkeeping,
and business start-up consultations. The services are endless depending
upon your knowledge and skills.”
Tisha Silvers explains her virtual assistant business as, “One who assists
another from literally anywhere in the world. I don't limit it to just
business support functions. And I consider the person a few miles down the
street to be just as virtual if you don't meet regularly or at all. I have
a
few of those kinds of clients myself.”
How Can You Market This Business?
Showing clients how much you can help them as their VA isn’t as hard as you
think. Julie McMann explains, “Using a virtual assistant allows clients to
outsource any projects that can be done from a remote location. It allows
them to accomplish more with less time. Since time is so precious to
business owners, anything that frees up time and keeps the business moving
ahead is extremely valuable. It's also convenient to be able to hire and
utilize a virtual assistant whenever you need them. One month you may have
more projects than another. It's much less expensive than hiring a
full-time
employee who doesn't get used to their full potential. Clients also
benefit
by not having to worry about providing employee benefits such as insurance,
401K, vacations, etc. Finally, office space and equipment are provided at
the expense of the virtual assistant, which again saves the client money.”
Do You Have What It Takes To Become A Successful VA?
Here are some questions
to ask yourself when you think about starting your
own virtual assistant business:
· Do you have excellent typing and proofing skills?
· Do you enjoy helping people?
· Are you familiar with the Internet and enjoy learning new things about
it?
· Do you already know several people who could utilize your services?
· Are you capable of making a great income and will stop at nothing to
make
it happen?
SKILLS NEEDED
Diana and Kelly explain, “Every virtual assistant has their own unique
skills and experience that enables them to start their business. The right
skills are those that you have perfected and can perform well. As you
further develop your skills, you can expand your service offering.
Skills range from the basics such as typing to highly specialized areas
like
web design, graphic arts, technical writing, and more. A professional VA
will be proficient in the Internet, computers, software, word processing
and
spreadsheet applications, etc. In addition to the technical skills, a
professional VA will have good business management skills as well as
knowledge of marketing, advertising, and public relations. Business
management skills not only help you in operating your own business, but
allows you to aid your clients in running theirs.
VAs must be motivated. You can’t get discouraged when you experience minor
set-backs. Start fresh each day. If the phone didn't ring yesterday, make
it ring today. Failure is not an option. You need to know that you're going
to make it and will stop at nothing short.”
How Much Can You Make?
“Our research shows most pricing is centered around a base price of $25 per
hour. However, the rate does depend on the services you provide and also
how long you’ve been in business. Another consideration is the area in
which you live. In some areas you will receive more than in others. For
example, in south Florida you can charge a better rate in Miami, than say a
smaller town like Pompano Beach.
There are different ways in which you can charge for services. By the hour,
by the project, by the page, or for something like event planning you could
charge a certain percentage of the total event cost. Many VAs offer reduced
rates for a monthly retainer option. With a monthly retainer your client
commits to a certain number of hours per month at a predetermined rate. If
you work less than the committed number of hours you are still paid the
same. If you work over the committed number of hours then you would bill
the
client for the additional hours at that same rate or whatever is agreed
upon,” says Diana and Kelly.
For More Information On How You Can Become A Virtual Assistant
You can purchase Diana and Kelly’s ebook, A Bizy’s Guide: How To Start Your
Own Home-Based Virtual Assistant’s Business at:
http://www.bizymoms.com/main/?10000!0103
About the Author
Liz Folger is Work-at-Home Mom Expert and author of "The Stay-at-Home Mom's
Guide To making Money From Home". Her book is available at your favorite
bookstore or by calling 800-632-8676. Liz has also created a resource site
for work-at-home moms at: http://www.bizymoms.com. When you visit, don't
forget to sign up for the free e-newsletter.
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