| Virtual Assistant jobs are a hot career and in high | | | | your skills? Are there particular business types you |
| demand right now. But many of those interested | | | | have worked with in the past that you would love, or |
| entrepreneurs ask, "how do I become a Virtual | | | | hate, to work with again? Being able to narrow down |
| Assistant at home?" | | | | your target market as small as possible will allow you |
| There are many steps involved in setting up a Virtual | | | | to market yourself more effective and for less money. |
| Assistant business. First you need to determine what | | | | How will you market yourself? Take a look at how |
| your skills are. Take a look at your administrative | | | | your target market communicates amongst |
| background to determine what your strong suit is. | | | | themselves and with others. Investigate where your |
| Choose the skills you love to work with and build your | | | | potential clients are hanging out. Are there networking |
| business around those interests. | | | | functions you can make an appearance at and |
| Now that you know what type of work you would like | | | | introduce them to your services? Are there forums |
| to focus on, take a look at the equipment involved to | | | | where you can offer your expertise? In most cases, |
| perform your work. Is there particular software | | | | email and fax blasts are not ineffective and can be |
| needed? Is your existing office equipment up to par? | | | | illegal if not CAN-SPAM compliant. They may damage |
| Are there necessary upgrades you need to invest in | | | | your budding professional reputation. |
| to get started? Maybe there is a specialized piece of | | | | Now that you know who, what, where and how you |
| equipment that will make your business stand above | | | | will build your business, get your business set-up legally, |
| your competition. | | | | set your rates and design your contracts. Best of luck |
| Next decide who you want to work with. Who needs | | | | in your online success! |