Friday, October 10, 2008

Basic VA Info


Hi current and future virtual assistants!

I wrote a short article on some basics of the business so you can start getting in the mind set of what this business can do for you. Stay tuned for future posts on great resources you can use to help you decide if this is a business for you and how to get started.

Sieze the Day!

- Jean



How to Start a Virtual Assistant Business

If you`re looking to make some extra money working part time, then becoming a virtual assistant could be for you. It`s a great way to work from home and is particularly a good source for work at home moms who want to stay with their children, without giving up the option to earn money.

What Is a Virtual Assistant?

A virtual assistant is exactly what it sounds like, someone who works as an assistant to a person or business, but online. There are a number of duties that are performed, everything from data entry and research to contacting potential clients and writing articles. The work is varied and can be quite interesting for anyone who gets bored doing the same old thing all the time.

The benefits of business are many when you run your own. Becoming a virtual assistant will allow you to set your own hours and decide just how much you need to earn. If you are only looking for a little extra money, then you can keep your hours down to a minimum, only taking on a client or two, but if you need more work, it`s out there.

Starting a virtual assistant business doesn`t require any special skills. If you can use the Internet, Word and Excel, you can become a virtual assistant and start working part time from home. It`s a great way to earn a living while setting your own hours and doing what you enjoy.

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