getting started as a virtual assistant

15 Services You Can Offer As a VA

by Tracey D'Aviero
January 15, 2015March 7, 2023

The Virtual Assistant industry has really broken out of its shell over the last several years. I remember when I first started out as a VA, there were only a few places to find really good information about getting started in the business. I am happy to be able to share some of my knowledge with you! As various industries have begun to embrace the idea of hiring off-site administrative help, people are beginning to realize all the tasks that a VA can provide for them, that maybe they didn’t think of before. Once you get started, you can decide which services you want to provide, and you can even get some specialized training, but it’s easy to get started… Read More »15 Services You Can Offer As a VA

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Hosted Blog Or Self Hosted Blog – Which is Better For Your VA Business?

by Tracey D'Aviero
June 8, 2010March 7, 2023

There are two ways that you can get your blog online, and there are definite pros and cons to both choices. Here are some things to consider when you are trying to make this decision for your Virtual Assistant business. Hosted Blogs A hosted blog simply means that your blog is set up on someone else’s server. Free Hosted Blogs There are free services for this, such as WordPress.com, Typepad.com and Blogger.com. These services make it easy to get your blog started immediately, because you just select a template, name your blog and you are live. Benefits of a free hosted blog are: * it’s free * it’s easy and quick to set up * it’s always up to date… Read More »Hosted Blog Or Self Hosted Blog – Which is Better For Your VA Business?

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What Does it Take to Be a Virtual Assistant?

by Tracey D'Aviero
April 11, 2010March 7, 2023

So, you think you want to be a virtual assistant? Good for you! It’s a wonderful profession that, if you work at it, can be very profitable and rewarding. Yes, that’s what I said … if you work at it. You should know that working from home is not the same as being at home on the weekends. When you decide to become a virtual assistant (VA), you become a business owner … an entrepreneur. It is so important to realize this when you are starting out, and it is frightening how many people do not realize it at all. When I tell people that I work from home, I am often greeted with the squeal of, “Oh, I’d love… Read More »What Does it Take to Be a Virtual Assistant?

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