Become A Virtual Assistant

Become a virtual assistant and provide valuable services to your clients. As with other internet based businesses, you can do work for your client's locally or globally while you travel or live abroad. If you think this is of interest, ask yourself the following questions to test whether you might be fit to become a virtual assistant?

• Are you great with the computer/internet?
• Are you organized?
• Can you meet multiple demands on-time and on-budget?
• Do you have access to the internet?
• Can you follow directions and work independently?.

Utilize your computer and organization skills and become a virtual assistant for a professional person. The beauty of this internet business idea is you can work for someone local or a variety of people around the world.

As a freelance assistant, you'll help busy professionals (realtors, small business people, insurance agents, salespeople, executives, etc.) by handling all of their administrative chores. If you are good at these skills, this is important because many business people are busy running their businesses and don't necessarily have the time to devote to the administrative details of their business or they don't know how (some very bright business people just don't have the capability to organize themselves and their businesses -- that's where you come in and become a virtual assistant.

When you are considering becoming a freelance assistant, research the numerous types of electronic systems (databases, payment systems, accounting, etc.) that are internet based.

These systems are your "bread-and-butter" to earning a living as a virtual assistant. It's easy to work from home and handle the projects over the internet while dazzling your clients. Do a terrific job of serving their needs by preparing documents, maintaining e-files, doing accounts receivables/accounts payables, handling data entry, paying bills, running required reports, updating spreadsheets, and other tasks as you become more proficient in your skills.

Niche Notes!!

Take a look at the number of ways you can provide services to your clients including these item and different areas where busy executives can best use your help!   Pick those you really enjoy doing.

1) Word processing assistance.

2) Spreadsheet/database assistance.

3) Provide graphic and web design support.   

4) Concierge Services.

5) Handle your client's copyrighting duties.

6) Plan business events for your clients.   

7) Real estate services for realtors.

8) Provide accounts payables/receivables or payroll support.

9) Help out with online shopping or purchasing services.

10) Support your clients by having them use Call Forward and you answer phones their phones so they never miss a call.

11) Scan and e-file documents in the Cloud.  

12) Do internet research to help them with business projects.

Become a Virtual Assistant - What's It Take?

Online Copywriter

Internet Research

Computer Backup Service

• Ability to multi-task and meet many demands
• Computer/Internet Skills
• Microsoft Office products (e.g. Outlook, WORD, Excel, Powerpoint)
  
• Word processing, Spreadsheets, Databases
• Organization Skills
• Scheduling, Logistics Skills, Internet Applications
• Basic Accounting, Math Skills
• Communication Skills (oral & written)
• Additional Tools You May Want to Be Familiar With
  

Resources: Computer, high-speed internet, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, math

Time Required: 5-15 hrs/week; can work full-time 30-40+ hrs/week

Training: As a freelance assistant, you’ll need Basic to Advanced computer skills, advanced word processing, spreadsheet, databases, internet applications, knowledge of scheduling/logistics software, organization skills

Market: Small to Medium-Sized Business Owners

Home Based: Yes

Internet: Yes

Location: Geographic Flexibility (Local, Regional, National, Global)

Start-Up Costs: $500 - $5,000

Minimizing Start-Up Costs: Keep your costs low by utilizing freeware and/or shareware to communicate with your clients (e.g. email, documents, spreadsheets, etc.) Be sure to keep your clients happy with your delightful manner, enthusiasm, friendly voice, and helpfulness. Always be asking how you can help, what additional services you can provide for them and how you can make their lives easier. This type of service will keep them coming back, help you to keep good clients, and minimize your marketing costs to find clients. In addition, ask for word-of-mouth referrals from your clients. When you become a virtual assistant, ask them to purchase or provide you with industry specific software and supplies to minimize your out-of-pocket expenses.

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