![]() I’m not!) 5 Steps to Become a Virtual Assistant (That’s not to say you have to a tech wizard. If you also find yourself losing or forgetting things easily, or if you seriously lack general internet and computer skills, this most likely won’t be the side hustle or business venture for you. If you’re not highly motivated or a fast learner, being a virtual assistant may not be the best fit. But you will need to know (or learn) how to work online, be organized, and be a self-starter.Īs a virtual assistant, you work by yourself most of the time. What Skills Do You Need to Become a Virtual Assistant?Īs a virtual assistant, you don’t need a fancy degree or a ton of background knowledge to become a virtual assistant. So don’t be afraid to try out different types of services as you become a VA and land your first few clients. Plus, you can change the services you offer at any time. You don’t have to fit in a specific niche or area right away. As you learn and grow as a VA, you’ll discover what you love to work on and what you’re good at. Plus, VAs can offer services by categories, such as: general, admin, research, social media, or project management. This list could be stretched for miles if I listed all of the services that a virtual assistant can provide. Basically, a virtual assistant can provide almost any service, as long as they’re willing to learn it. Related Post: 20 Virtual Assistant Services You Can Offer to Grow Your Business Here are a few services that are popular amongst virtual assistants: While that means almost anyone can find something they’re good at, passionate about, or want to learn, it can also make it hard to decide what services to offer in your new VA business. In fact, there are dozens of different services you can offer to your clients. Like I said, virtual assistants are diverse and so are the services we provide. This can be a tough question too because no two VAs are going to offer the exact same services. Related Post: What is a Virtual Assistant? (And What Do They Do?) What Services Can A Virtual Assistant Provide? This can make it hard to come up with an exact definition for what a VA is. There are so many different VAs, and the services that they provide vary. ![]() VAs are diverse, and you can’t fit us all in one specific box, although many people try. Most people think of a VA as being the same thing as an in-person executive assistant, only we work virtually. The best way that I can describe a virtual assistant is someone who helps grow and maintain a business or company by offering their services virtually. While the term virtual assistant is a bit more common these days (colleges have even started offering courses to become one) the virtual assisting industry is still fairly new. That said, I’ve taken my knowledge from the past 4+ years and put it all into this ultimate guide on how to become a virtual assistant. I still work with clients as a VA, but a part of my business is also helping aspiring VAs get started with their own businesses through my course, my coaching program, and my content here on the blog. ![]() While virtual assisting sort of fell into my lap, it did take four years of consistency, hard work, and planning on my part to turn my side hustle as a VA into a thriving business that continually earns $10k+ a month.īut I know that if someone would have taught me what a virtual assistant was, and how to leverage my skills to earn more in my business, I would have jumped at the opportunity to learn!Īfter being asked by so many readers how they could become a virtual assistant, I decided to pivot my business more in that direction. I didn’t know how to do half of the tasks she needed, but I was determined to learn quickly and put in the work.įrom there, word spread, and the next thing you know, I was able to quit my job and work for myself full-time. When I reached out to a fellow blogger friend to see if she needed help with anything, she said yes and agreed to hire me. It wasn’t even in my mind that I could work-from-home and run my own business in the comfort of my pajamas or yoga pants. ![]() When I first started blogging and becoming a part of the virtual world, I had no idea what a virtual assistant was.
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