Post by Brigitte Anderson on Sept 3, 2008 13:47:01 GMT -5
Many women need and want to contribute to the family income, but do not want to work outside the home. There are many work-at-home opportunities available but it can be difficult to identify and avoid the scams. If you would like to work from home, starting a virtual assistant business might be the right choice for you.
A Virtual Assistant is someone who works as an independent contractor and provides administrative, technical, or various types of assistance. Clients may include people who work at home, entrepreneurs or small businesses, and possibly some larger businesses as well.
VAs work from home and provide virtual or Internet services. They usually communicate through email, phone and other programs. Working as a virtual assistant can be very rewarding for both the VA and the person who hires them. The arrangement made between client and VA has many benefits for both persons. The VA is able to work from home, set their hours and rates. The client is able to hire someone to assist them with routine tasks without having to provide the person with basic office supplies, software, workspace, or insurance.
Virtual assistants can choose how much work they want to take on. They can decide whether they want to work full time or part time. Each of these has its own advantages. A part time VA would obviously have less work to keep up with and fewer work hours to juggle. However, the income would be less than someone who operates a full time virtual assistance business. Full time virtual assistants can bring in a great income and still maintain a flexible schedule for themselves.
One of the greatest benefits of owning a virtual assistant business is that the startup cost is extremely low. Someone who is interested in beginning their own business would only need a few things. These include a computer with Internet access, a means of communication such as telephone or email, and some basic computer software such as a word processor, a spreadsheet program and a database program.
A background in administration is a plus but isn’t a requirement. Having experience with the basic programs is more important. Many virtual assistants specialize in certain areas such as website maintenance, web site building, or graphic design, which gives them an edge on their competition. Some people also specialize in the use of certain software such as MS Word, Excel, Camtasia, etc.
Whether you have specialized skills or not, becoming a virtual assistant is a simple process that can turn into a rewarding career and can help boost your family income.
Join Now to start your VA business.
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A Virtual Assistant is someone who works as an independent contractor and provides administrative, technical, or various types of assistance. Clients may include people who work at home, entrepreneurs or small businesses, and possibly some larger businesses as well.
VAs work from home and provide virtual or Internet services. They usually communicate through email, phone and other programs. Working as a virtual assistant can be very rewarding for both the VA and the person who hires them. The arrangement made between client and VA has many benefits for both persons. The VA is able to work from home, set their hours and rates. The client is able to hire someone to assist them with routine tasks without having to provide the person with basic office supplies, software, workspace, or insurance.
Virtual assistants can choose how much work they want to take on. They can decide whether they want to work full time or part time. Each of these has its own advantages. A part time VA would obviously have less work to keep up with and fewer work hours to juggle. However, the income would be less than someone who operates a full time virtual assistance business. Full time virtual assistants can bring in a great income and still maintain a flexible schedule for themselves.
One of the greatest benefits of owning a virtual assistant business is that the startup cost is extremely low. Someone who is interested in beginning their own business would only need a few things. These include a computer with Internet access, a means of communication such as telephone or email, and some basic computer software such as a word processor, a spreadsheet program and a database program.
A background in administration is a plus but isn’t a requirement. Having experience with the basic programs is more important. Many virtual assistants specialize in certain areas such as website maintenance, web site building, or graphic design, which gives them an edge on their competition. Some people also specialize in the use of certain software such as MS Word, Excel, Camtasia, etc.
Whether you have specialized skills or not, becoming a virtual assistant is a simple process that can turn into a rewarding career and can help boost your family income.
Join Now to start your VA business.
wahmcart.com/x.php?adminid=1913&id=4526