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A virtual assistant is someone who provides various marketing, administrative and creative support for small business owners, CEO's, entrepreneurs, and so much more.
Becoming a VA is a great way to start your own business because people are now working from home more than ever, and becoming a virtual assistant now is a great option because most tasks that a virtual assistant can do are from a computer! The demand for virtual assistants is so high! And because of that, the possibilities are endless - from job opportunities to growth opportunities.
Here is everything you need to know about becoming a virtual assistant.
WHAT DOES A VIRTUAL ASSISTANT DO?
Virtual assistants can offer a variety of services to their clients. Your clients can include bloggers, online business owners, and traditional brick-and-mortar businesses. Any type of business can benefit from having a virtual assistant!
Here are just a few tasks that a virtual assistant may be in charge of -
Administrative VA Tasks:
Data Entry
Invoicing
Meeting Notes
Customer Service
Creative VA Tasks:
Logo Design
Graphics Design
Video Editing
Branding Board Creation
Website Design
Powerpoint Presentation Design
Marketing VA Tasks:
Email Newsletter Design
Copywriting
Social Media Management
Landing Page Creation
Sales + Lead Generation
Blog Management
SEO Strategy
Nothing grabbing your attention above? There are a million different virtual assistant services you can offer.
WHO CAN BECOME A VIRTUAL ASSISTANT?
Great question and the answer is… almost anyone can become a virtual assistant as long as they are motivated and willing to learn the necessary skills.
Starting a virtual assistant business is so simple, and it’s perfect for people in so many different situations.
Being a virtual assistant might be the perfect fit if:
You are a stay at home mom looking to bring extra income into their household.
You enjoy social media and looking to add freedom to your lifestyle
You are tech-savvy and aspiring to become a business owner
You love to help others problem solve and grow
Guess what? If none of those categories fit you and where you are at right now, that is okay! Being a virtual assistant could still be a great career!
WHAT’S IT LIKE TO BE A VIRTUAL ASSISTANT?
Being a Virtual Assistant is amazing because it’s literally SO flexible!
You can work from anywhere in the world as long as you have a laptop and wifi. This means you can work at home in your pajamas, or work from the beach in Thailand while traveling the world! I even worked from my phone while I was in line for a ride at Disney World last week!
You can also set your own schedule and hours. Want to work with just a few clients for 10-20 hours a week? You can do that. Want to work 40 hours a week and earn a full-time salary from this? You can do that too!
HOW MUCH CAN YOU EARN?
New virtual assistants may start out charging $20-25 an hour, while more experienced VAs may charge up to $50-75 an hour. Crazy right?
I also want to mention that, as a virtual assistant, you will charge your fee on a retainer. Meaning you are paid up front for your services! You can decide if you want to set up your retainer on a bi-weekly or monthly schedule.
HOW TO BECOME A VA TODAY!
If you want to start your own VA biz, I highly recommend enrolling in The VA Launchpad program.
This program was created by Emily Roberts, a successful full-time virtual assistant who wanted to share her skill set and career with others.
The VA Launchpad is a live coaching program that will walk you through a proven framework to help you become a successful VA in only 6 weeks. During our time together, we’re going to co-create your VA business so you can create a life of freedom and flexibility while serving dream clients.
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