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"Start Your Own Virtual Assistant Business will teach you how to break free from your 9-5 and build your own business as a virtual assistant. From finding clients and managing multiple projects to billing and legal setup, the experts at Entrepreneur cover everything you need to build a successful virtual assistant business. Providing insider advice, tips, and tricks, along the way, this book will show you step by step how to equip yourself with the right tools to start, target your niche, and build customer relationships"--
List of contents
Preface
Chapter 1: Becoming a Virtual Assistant
Chapter 2: Potential Responsibilities of a Virtual Assistant
Chapter 3: Branding Your Virtual Assistant Business
Chapter 4: The Equipment You'll Need
Chapter 5: Setting Your Pricing
Chapter 6: Marketing Your Business to Find Clients
Chapter 7: Landing and Managing Your Clients
Chapter 8: Managing Your Time and Work-Related Tools
Chapter 9: Experienced VAs Share Their Thoughts and Advice
Glossary
About the Author
Index
About the author
For more than four decades,
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Summary
Ditch the day-job and put your organizational acumen to work! Virtual Assistants are growing increasingly vital for the modern business, with more opportunities to thrive than ever before.
Not sure where to start? The experts at Entrepreneur take it from the top, guiding you step-by-step through the minutia so you can hone in on your unique skill set, land clients, manage multiple projects, and tackle time constraints with ease. Part-time, full-time, or contract work is welcome, with low start-up costs and no advanced degree required, there’s virtually no barrier to entry. Taskmasters rejoice, becoming your own boss has never been simpler!
Providing insider tips from Entrepreneur’s hand-selected specialists, you’ll learn everything you need to make decisions with confidence. LLC or Sole Proprietorship? Hourly or flat rate fee? Our experts have you covered so you can focus on your business, not the busywork.
Learn how to:
- Brand your business without breaking the bank
- Set competitive rates for your services
- Establish your business as a legal entity
- Curate your workspace for maximum productivity
- Access apps and software designed specifically for Virtual Assistants
Get back to business on your own terms! Start Your Own Virtual Assistant Business takes you there.
Foreword
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