Hello Moms!
More and more women have been visiting the FreelanceMom forums looking for information on how to start a Virtual Assistant (VA) business. I want to welcome any of you who are interested in this type of business to join us in our discussions there.
Finding clients as a VA really isn't as overwhelming as you might think. One of the best ways to obtain clients is through networking. Join home business forums and engage in conversations there. In particular look for forums that are set up specifically for virtual assistants. The more you participate, engaging in intelligent conversation, and asking applicable questions - the more you will get to know other VA's.
Every VA that I know is often more then happy to give an upcoming Virtual Assistants some overflow work to get them started. So networking is key, and finding colleagues to mentor you into beginning your business is essential!
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Virtual Assistance Price List: A Basic Guideline To Setting Rates For Your Virtual Assistant Business
By, India Jordan
I've seen Virtual Assistants' rates range from $15 to $70/hr., depending on the VA's experience, specialty, location, and the project. One of the most common concerns a new Virtual Assistant faces is what to charge for his/her services. A common mistake made by new Virtual Assistants is underestimating the value of their services. The more specialized your service is, the more you may be able to charge for those services.
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How to get a Virtual Assistant business off the ground
By, Lori Redfield
The revolution of how businesses operate is an enormous boon to Virtual Assistant businesses. With more businesses moving into an internet based atmosphere, the opportunity for growth as a Virtual Assistant is exceptional.
Virtual Assistants are modern day Administrative Assistants. Most often a good VA has the skill sets of a traditional administrative assistant with the added benefit of being technically web savvy and often possessing website and graphic design skills, HTML know how and an understanding of search engine optimization and internet marketing.
However, there are many levels to what type of work you would like to target as a Virtual Assistant. Many Virtual Assistants provide virtual customer support for clients while others focus entirely on data entry work. There options are diverse and plentiful.
So Where to Begin?
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