Hi Everyone and welcome to learning how to become a successful virtual assistant. With the current state of the economy, many people are looking for ways to bring in some additional cash. Why not capitalize on your existing skills and learn how to become a virtual assistant?
So what is a virtual assistant?
"A Virtual Assistant (VA) is a highly-trained independent entrepreneur who provides a myriad of business support services virtually via phone, fax and Internet based technology to support and meet the growing needs of businesses worldwide.
Partnering with a VA reduces stress, protects cash flow, eliminates administrative hassles, and enables business people to find the success they originally set out to achieve.
A VA is your right hand person helping you to succeed in your business. The irony is you may never meet your VA as odds are they live nowhere near you!"
*Source: Virtual Assistant Networking Association Virtual Assistant Definition The Largest Global Meeting Place Online for Aspiring and Successful Virtual Assistants
This industry is growing by leaps and bounds as many business owners, real estate investors and Internet Marketers seek to build their virtual teams and grow their businesses. This is a great opportunity for moms who are looking to establish a home-based business that they can run on their own schedule. Some of the typical assignments could include: human resource administration, writing services (technical or creative), business/employee communications, proofreading and editing, research (online or traditional), word processing, spreadsheets, data entry, database management, message management, scheduling, bill paying, simple website design, newsletter distribution, bulk mailing, reminder services, event planning, special projects, and concierge services (list provided by: Liz Dougherty in the article Become a Virtual Assistant).
Stayed tuned for posts that will help you start and grow your business and remember,
Seize the Day!
- Jean
So what is a virtual assistant?
"A Virtual Assistant (VA) is a highly-trained independent entrepreneur who provides a myriad of business support services virtually via phone, fax and Internet based technology to support and meet the growing needs of businesses worldwide.
Partnering with a VA reduces stress, protects cash flow, eliminates administrative hassles, and enables business people to find the success they originally set out to achieve.
A VA is your right hand person helping you to succeed in your business. The irony is you may never meet your VA as odds are they live nowhere near you!"
*Source: Virtual Assistant Networking Association Virtual Assistant Definition The Largest Global Meeting Place Online for Aspiring and Successful Virtual Assistants
This industry is growing by leaps and bounds as many business owners, real estate investors and Internet Marketers seek to build their virtual teams and grow their businesses. This is a great opportunity for moms who are looking to establish a home-based business that they can run on their own schedule. Some of the typical assignments could include: human resource administration, writing services (technical or creative), business/employee communications, proofreading and editing, research (online or traditional), word processing, spreadsheets, data entry, database management, message management, scheduling, bill paying, simple website design, newsletter distribution, bulk mailing, reminder services, event planning, special projects, and concierge services (list provided by: Liz Dougherty in the article Become a Virtual Assistant).
Stayed tuned for posts that will help you start and grow your business and remember,
Seize the Day!
- Jean
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Hi,
A good post on My Virtual Assistant Secrets. We are VA4World a virtual assistant firm who provide admin support service for SME’s all over the world. We would like to hear your feedback.
Thanks,
Sridhar – VA4World for viral marketing, SEO and admin support
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