How to Get a Work at Home Job as a Virtual Assistant
Can you imagine yourself answering the phone, sorting e-mails, setting appointments or marketing on the internet, from the comfort of your home? More and more companies are hiring Virtual Assistants to save time and money. Here is how to get a work at home job as a Virtual Assistant.
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Make a list of skills and experience you have that will help you get a work at home job as a virtual assistant. Skills may include data entry, paralegal, making travel arrangements, qualifying leads, public relations, internet marketing experience etc.
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Think about the type of client that may benefit most from your areas of expertise. For example, if you have a real estate license you could work as a virtual assistant for a real estate company.
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Develop a website for your virtual assistant business. Read my eHow "How to Get a Free Website and Free Website Design". Highlight your skills and experience on the website to get a work at home job as a virtual assistant.
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Decide on pricing. Keep in mind that most clients do not pay insurance, sick time, benefits, vacation time etc. You are covering the cost of electricity, equipment, phone charges, office supplies and more. A survey of virtual assistants show over half charge between $20-$40 some less and some more. Carefully evaluate what your time is worth.
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Actively seek clients. You can advertise on Craigslist, call local businesses or find clients at sites like elance.com and getafreelancer.com. These are great ways to get a work at home job as a virtual assistant.
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Join forums such as the message boards at
virtualassistantforums.com, virtualassistantnetworking.com,
wahm.com and others for support and to get a work at home job as a virtual assistant. -
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For more information on setting up your office, prices, promoting etc. and on how to get a work at home job as a virtual assistant see resources.
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good.lets go.
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Kathymcbain
Dec 03, 2008
great advice! I always wanted to do this, I just haven't ever had time with all the other stuff I do. I am sure there are people who would pay for this, especially if they could call you when they need you and pay hourly. Cuts back on expenses for small business owners who need help some of the time but can't afford someone full time. -
optimistjunkie
Dec 01, 2008
Good information. My wife has been looking to possibly be a VA so this will help her.
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kveta
Nov 20, 2008
Very good tip how to work from home, thanks!Five stars
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Sharon Meier
Nov 19, 2008
A very timely article for those who jobs are being cut back. Thanks for sharing.
