How to become a Virtual Assistant?

By candctroll

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With gas prices on the rise, telecommuting is becoming more and more prevalent. Read below to learn how to become a Virtual Assistant and work from home.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Step1
Decide what services you are going to offer. What are you skilled at and what do you enjoy doing?
Step2
Choose a niche. Who are you going to market to? Examples of niche markets include: small businesses, restaurants, lawyers, insurance agents etc...
Step3
Name and register your business. Make sure to check with the Better Business Bureau, Internet and Secretary of State to see if your name is already in use. Also check to see if there is a domain name that coincides with your business name available. If it is snatch it up quickly. A website is a must in the Virtual Assistant business.
Step4
Always be prepared to market your business and yourself. Remember marketing should not be a one time event but a continuous commitment.
Step5
Build your marketing campaigns around your niche. Marketing campaigns should include but not be limited to: cold call letters, postcards, newsletters, press releases, referral programs etc...
Step6
Market, Market, Market.
You may even consider developing a marketing plan that will help you keep on track and focus better.
Step7
Once you start accepting clients make sure to complete you tasks in a timely manner and always ask for approval when finished. You may also consider sending a thank you card/gift and ask that they refer their friends and family to you.
Step8
And finally enjoy your new Virtual Assistant success!

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vdeneen said

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on 7/14/2008 This is a neat idea.. thanks!

showpup said

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on 5/28/2008 Informative article.

bzero said

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on 5/27/2008 Thank you! good work

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on 5/26/2008 Excellent tips, thanks so much for sharing!

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on 5/21/2008 This is wonderful, you need to email me so I can send you a link to this other great networking website.

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