MYLILGOLDDRESS » Virtual Assistant http://www.mylilgolddress.com Work at Home Money ~ a My DressWorks Site Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:12:05 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Virtual Assistant Checklist http://www.mylilgolddress.com/virtual-assistant-checklist/ http://www.mylilgolddress.com/virtual-assistant-checklist/#comments Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:59:33 +0000 MyLilGoldDress http://www.mylilgolddress.com/?p=629 If you are thinking of starting up a Virtual Assistant Business, but aren’t really sure what type of services you can offer, here’s a handy ideas checklist:

Virtual Assistant Checklist

It’s got 103 service ideas that might just help you find your VA specialty.

Also be sure to check out my Virtual Assistant Article here; Virtual Assistant Article.

]]> http://www.mylilgolddress.com/virtual-assistant-checklist/feed/ 0 Get a Work at Home Job as a Virtual Assistant http://www.mylilgolddress.com/get-a-work-at-home-job-as-a-virtual-assistant/ http://www.mylilgolddress.com/get-a-work-at-home-job-as-a-virtual-assistant/#comments Sat, 16 Jan 2010 11:43:10 +0000 MyLilGoldDress http://www.mylilgolddress.com/?p=235 As more and more companies outsource, there are more opportunities in a wide range of fields for Virtual Assistants (VA). Virtual Assistants may make phone calls, answer emails, make travel arrangements, prepare reports, enter data…..any number of tasks. As a work at home VA, you complete the tasks from your the comfort of your home and can often pick your own hours instead of working the traditional 9-5.

If you like the idea of working from home as a Virtual Assistant begin by making a list of skills you have. Are you skilled in real estate or data entry? Do you have marketing or paralegal skills? Decide what area you are qualified for.

Pay scales for Virtual Assistants range, with averages being around $30.oo an hour for skilled assistants. When you price your services, keep in mind, that you will rarely be offered benefits, insurance, sick pay or other perks.

Set up a home office with the equipment you will need. This may included a secure landline, copy and fax machines, computer etc.
If you are going to be working on the phone, you will want to make sure you have a quiet environment.

The next step is to market yourself so you can get a work at home job as a Virtual Assistant. You can call local companies and offer your services, look on Craigslist and/or use forums such as the Wahm.com, Virtual Assistant Forums.com and VirtualAssistantNetworking.com sites for support and to help you find a work at home job as a Virtual Assistant.

Beause many Virtual Assistant postions are temporary, many Virtual Assistants develop their own website. Potential clients can visit the website to see work samples and references.  Check out my posts on how to build a website.

Once you have a job as a Virtual Assistant, ask for references and use these to get future jobs.

If you would like to learn more about becoming a Virtual Assistant, or learn how to optimize your career as a VA, check into the Virtual Assistant Starter Kit. Written by two Virtual Assistants, the Virtual Assistant Starter Kit shares a wide range of information to help you succeed as a VA. Included is where to find and how to bid for jobs. Free tools you can use.
How to use pay per click to find clients. How to invoice clients. How to market. How to develop your website and much more. A great resource to grow your business as a Virtual Assistant.

Get your Virtual Assistant Starter Kit.

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