What is a Virtual Assistant?

If you’re new to the virtual assistant medium then let’s take a moment to explain a virtual assistant’s job description.

First off, there is no blanket job description for this field because virtual assistant duties are dependent upon their employer or clients needs.

Most virtual assistants focus on administrated tasks that may be similar to that of a brick-and-mortar executive assistant or secretary.

A virtual assistant is very well organized, one who wears many hats and capable of handling a variety of everyday tasks.

There are literally hundreds of virtual assistant duties.  To give you an idea, here are a few typical job duties; calendar/scheduling management, content marketing, email management, social media marketing management and many more.

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No Virtual Assisting Experience? No Problem!

It’s very common to begin as a Virtual Assistant with little to no experience with a job title of “Virtual Assistant.”

Anyone who currently works in a brick and mortar job as a stay-at-home parent, HR pro, accountants, paralegals, indexers and many other professions, can easily transfer skills to a Virtual Assistant position.

Scroll down for our list of desirable traits of a Virtual Assitant or get started on laying the foundation work for a successful freelance career.

If you have no Virtual Assisting experience but have these traits then becoming a Virtual Assistant may be your dream job!

Desirable Traits of a Virtual Assitant

Freelance Your Way To Financial Freedom

Are you eager to take the freelance plunge or kick-up your freelance game a notch or two?

Perfect for beginners or experienced, you’ll soon be location-independent with the financial freedom you’ve been only dreaming about.

Take back control of your career, and start working from anywhere.

Looking For More Help With Starting Your Virtual Assistant Business?

We’ve scoured high and low and have found some top rated tools for getting your Virtual Assistant Business started off on the right foot. These resources are helpful if you are new to Virtual Assisting or wanting to advance your skills.

Social Media Skills

Many Virtual Assisting positions will require managing social media campaigns. If you want to advance your career and learn the foundations of social media or even advance your social media skills  Simplilearn may be your 1st choice. Simplilearn has “learn at your own pace” courses, masters programs, and free resources to help you grow your Virtual Assisting Career.

Creating and Launching A Bookable Virtual Assistant Website

So you’ve got your blueprint layed out and are ready to create and launch your Bookable Virtual Assistant Website?

No worries, we’ve got you covered with Easy to Follow Step-by-Step guide on How to Set Up a Virtual Assistant Website including a How-To Video.

What Virtual Assistant Services Should You Offer?

Many virtual assistants are missing out on some real earnings by overlooking obvious services they know and practice, but don’t consider adding to their list of services offered.

Here’s a sneak peek of our list of 120+ virtual assistant services to offer your clients.

Oh yeah…if you’re a new or experienced Virtual Assistant, or general freelancer, proofreading and copywriting skills can overlap and both services can be offered as an additional service to provide your clients.

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What Do I Need To Become A Virtual Assistant?

While company requirements may vary, if you own a newer computer and have excellent organizational skills becoming a VA may be your work-from-home job answer.

Equipment

• Dedicated Office Space
• Newer Computer (multi-screens are useful)
• High-Speed Internet (typically wired not wi-fi)
• Dedicated Phone Line (sometimes not necessary)

Skills

• Internet Research
• Ability to Multitask
• Excellent Communication Skills via phone, email, and chat
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of Dropbox
• Knowledge of Google Suite (GSuite)
• Typing

Virtual Assistant Jobs On The Rise

Virtual Assistant jobs are growing in popularity due to the benefit of working from the comfort or your home.

Ultimately you can eliminate the dreaded daily commute saving you both time and hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Business Solutions for Serious Virtual Assistants

If you’re serious about building your own virtual assisting business, and we know you are☺, don’t forget to make your life easier with these goto flexible solutions:

• Online Invoicing
• Project Management
• Budgeting Solutions

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Stay tuned for more ‘How To’ guides:

• Add A Working Agreement
• Add Essential VA Plugins
• Add VA Accounting Tools
• Add VA Task Tracking Tools
• Find & Keep VA Clients

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