| p>Do Virtual Assistants jobs really exist? Yes, they | | | | your second. That second client could refer you onto |
| certainly do, but rather than search for 'Virtual | | | | business acquaintances, and before you know it, your |
| Assistants jobs', in the long run it would be better to | | | | business will bloom from there. Once you have a |
| look for your own clients rather than looking for easy | | | | website up and running, you'll start getting business |
| online work. There are sites which do offer actual | | | | through your website, and continue to receive word of |
| online jobs, but apart from any possible catches, such | | | | mouth referrals from happy clients. The internet brings |
| as being scammed or being paid a very low hourly | | | | a huge range of opportunities to market your Virtual |
| rate, you're selling yourself short. | | | | Assistant business. Participating in forums, creating |
| The word 'job' indicates an employee mindset. If you | | | | your own website and blog, making use of social |
| want to become a Virtual Assistant and command a | | | | bookmarking, is just a start. |
| good hourly rate, ideally you need to start your | | | | Looking for Virtual Assistants jobs on directories can |
| business and find your own clients. This obviously | | | | yield favorable results, especially when you're just |
| requires more work and a change in mindset but the | | | | starting out. However, it's best not to rely on these as |
| rewards are far greater. | | | | a sole source of income. Use this method as a |
| So, how do you find your own clients? It's actually not | | | | stepping stone to building your own portfolio of clients. |
| too difficult, and there are numerous ways of | | | | You'll find that the rate you can charge your own |
| marketing your Virtual Assistant business. Advertising | | | | clients may be at least double the rate you'll be paid |
| in the local paper could land you your first client. A stint | | | | through one of these Virtual Assistants jobs. |
| of volunteering in the local community may lead to | | | | |