Become a Virtual Assistant€¦ · [email protected] Myth #1: It’s hard to be self-employed Myth #2: You need business experience Myth #3: Less time for family and friends

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By Tawnya Sutherland

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Becoming a VA But Were Afraid to Ask!

Become a Virtual Assistant

Everything About a Virtual Assistant (VA)


A Virtual Assistant (VA) is a highly-skilled, independent professional who remotely provides administrative, technical and/or creative business support services.

What is a Virtual Assistant?




• Reduces your stress• Protects your cash flow• Eliminates tedious admin hassles• Helps your business find success

What is a Virtual Assistant?




Virtual Assistants Can Do So Much More Than Just Type!




Business Support System…Business Outsourcing Solution…

The person they will depend on…That go-to-person that they can count on!

A Virtual Assistant is a client’s …





Benefits to a Business of Hiring a VA…


1. Cost effective- No Overhead!

2. Full business support3. Reduces stress4. FREES UP CLIENTS TIME!

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My Happy Ending VA Story…


Skills

• Internet savvy• Communicative

• Organized / Time Management• Resourceful

Qualities of a Virtual Assistant …




Experience

• Previous work experience• Understand your client’s needs





Personality Traits• Disciplined• Self-starter• Reliable• Dependable• Flexible


• Professionalism• Confidence • Assertiveness • A “Can Do” Attitude




Equipment

• Computer with printer• Reliable internet connection

• Office working area• Software (Microsoft Word, Virus, etc.)

• Website We are virtual aren’t we???

Requirements of a Virtual Assistant …



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A WebsiteRequirements of a Virtual Assistant …




Business PlanRequirements of a Virtual Assistant …




Knowledge of Industry

• Research Client’s Industry• Learn from like-minded VAs (www.VAnetworking.com)• Continual Education - Mentor/Coach (www.VAinsiders.com)






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•Testimonials•Contact info•Expert / Blog•Memberships•Certifications




Myth #1: It’s hard to be self-employed

Myth #2: You need business experience

Myth #3: Less time for family and friends

Myth #4: I will be broke for years to come

Myth #5: It's expensive to get started

Myths of Self-Employment …




How do I market my business?

Direct Online





How much money can I make and how do I get paid?

Upfront RetainerNiche Yourself




• Generalized VA• Professional Niche VA• Technical VA• Virtual Bookkeeper• Marketing VA• Social Media VA• ???????? VA


How can I make that 6 figureincome as a VA that I’m hearing about?



Virtual Assistant Resources


• JOIN VA Groups & Associations VAnetworking.com

• ATTEND VA Conferences / Seminars• INVEST VA Training

• VAs - Kick things up a Notch VAinsiders Club• The Virtual Assistant Startup System in a Box The VBSS• Business Coaching

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The Virtual Assistant StartupSystem all in one box!

Everything YOUNeed to start up

YOUR OWN Virtual Assistant

Business In Just 30 days!

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Here’s what you get…

#1: The “VBSS” Workbook(Valued at $495)

#2: The VBSS Template CD-ROM(Valued at $397)

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Here’s what you get…#3: These 4 VA Reference Books (Valued at over $150)

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#4: A Virtual Assistant Website/Blog (Valued at $2000+)

10 Virtual Assistant website templates, OR a custom designed wordpress.org basic website/blog combo

PLUS:•1 domain name registration•1 year of free website hosting•Coupon for submission of your website to the top search engines. •Install of wordpress•Dreamweaver HTML Tutorial.

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#5: Three CDs of Virtual Assistant Resources(Valued at $500+)

#6: Lifetime VBSS Startup Forum Access (Value $497)www.VirtualBusinessStartups.com

#7: Recognition to Become VAcertified (Value priceless)

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Bonus #1: Tawnya’s Virtual Assistant Business Plan (Value $300+)

Bonus #2: One Year VAinsider Club Membership (Value $333)

Bonus #3: VA Coaching Session With Tawnya (Value $500.00)

Bonus #4: Exclusive discounts from Premier Partners (Value priceless)

Bonus #5: VAdala - The Official Symbol for Virtual Assistants (Value $27.95)




AND…FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY!6 eBooks from written by some of the best Virtual Assistant leaders in the industry today!

•Tina Forsyth – Online Business Manager eBook •Cindy Greenway – Virtually Successful eBook •Karri Flatla – Alpha WAHM Blueprint eBook •Alyssa Gregory – VA Secrets Revealed eBook •Elayne Whitfield & Janet Byer – How To Build Successful VA Business Intl eBook•VAnetworking’s Partnering With a VA eBook

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OVER $5,000.00 in VA products!

ONLY $997 PLUS FREE SHIPPING!Also check out VBSS Lite for $397


The Secret to My Success


Everything YOUNeed to start up

YOUR OWN Virtual Assistant

Business In Just 30 days!

www.VirtualBusinessStartups.com/vipwww.VAinsiders.comwww.VAnetworking.com

Tawnya’s CoachingThe VAinsiders Club

FREE VA Member

www.VirtualBusinessStartups.comThe VBSS$200 OFF Use Coupon Code: VAVIRTUOSO Expires

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Become a Virtual Assistant€¦ · [email protected] Myth #1: It’s hard to be self-employed Myth #2: You need business experience Myth #3: Less time for family and friends