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How to start a Virtual Assistant Business?

by Stefan Töpfer on Oct 20, 2007


Ask Shama, she got a great post out to answer this question, here she sets out what you need:

“….What do you need? Characteristics wise, most clients ask for virtual assistants who are sharp, can take initiative, and who will help further the client’s business. If this sounds like you, you may find your business booming before you know it. You also need a good working computer, an internet, fax, and phone connection, and lots of folders to keep you organized. Remember to back up your files often. Careless errors in your first years in business can cost you.”


There is more, so have a look. I would add, to use online technology, with all it’s benefits for you, it also makes it much easier to become an integral part of the clients team.

She also talks about marketing, there are many places you can find contacts and network, like LinkedIn, LiveNet, and others. ST.

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This entry was posted on Saturday, October 20th, 2007 at 8:46 am and is filed under Outsourcing, Virtual Assistants, outsource effectively. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

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2 Responses to “How to start a Virtual Assistant Business?”

  1. Amber Bean

    Said on February 12th, 2009 at 1:32 pm

    I agree those are top characteristics of a great Virtual assistant. If your readers are interested on How to Become a VA, check out http://www.vanetworking.com/become-a-virtual-assistant.htm

  2. SMac

    Said on February 25th, 2009 at 11:03 pm

    I am a member of VAnetworking.com - not only is this site excellent for networking but it also has tonnes of resources on how to start your VA biz, templates, seminars, and much more. If you’re even considering starting a VA business you should check it out. I did, and it has helped me enormously!

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