Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Virtual Assistant as a Home-based Business: IT’S IN!

The online revolution made many things possible.  Because of the internet, people from different parts of the world are connected. Through the internet, businesses are able to make their products and services visible and available anywhere in the world.  Also, the online revolution has made working from the four walls of our home possible.

You may now be probably thinking about starting your own home-based business. One of the most popular options is becoming a Virtual Assistant (VA).  If you have been working with the Internet and have good administrative and office skills, perhaps working as a virtual assistant from home might best suit you.

What are the benefits of becoming a home-based virtual assistant?


Definitely, you are the boss of your own business.  You have the flexibility to work on your own pace and at any time you want, as long as you are able to keep up with the deadlines.

Think of the money you will spend for transportation and for an office space.  By working as a virtual assistant from home, you can save a lot of money.

On top of that, since you are working from home, you can take care of the kids and spend more time with your family while earning at the same time.



What are the things you might need to become one?

To start with, one must have a personal computer and reliable internet access.  These are the most important things for a home-based virtual assistant business.

A business phone line and a fax machine are also essential for communicating with your clients. Also, don’t forget the printer. An office space may be unnecessary since you can work at any corner of your house.

Finally, how to get started?

The most basic thing you need to do is to define your skills.  Make a list of the things you are capable and are good at – content writing, word processing, etc. These will serve as the basis of the services you will offer to your clients.

Undergoing training and certification programs will enhance your skills and will be of great help in establishing your credibility and getting clients.

Once you have those ready, it’s time to market your services.  Putting up a website is an important part of your professional image or you may want to create social media accounts to become visible to your potential clients.  Posting at freelancing job sites can also be helpful. 

The first months of putting up your home-based virtual assistant business is crucial and tough.  But once you start getting clients and get all the jobs done with excellent results, you will noticeably find your business growing while enjoying the benefits of working from home.

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