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VA Training Module 1 tells you what a Virtual Assistant is and how to start one. You can find the videos in our Youtube channel, https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=rochefel+rivera and our blogs at http://www.professionalvas.com/blogs. We also have a Facebook group that teaches new and aspiring Virtual Assistants or anyone who wants to earn from home but don't know where to start. JOIN us at https://www.facebook.com/groups/professionalvas/ and let's have fun while learning the online business opportunities!
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Virtual Assistant (VA) Training
What is a Virtual Assistant (VA)(And What It’s Not)
Module 1 – Day 1
Topics:What is a Virtual Assistant (VA)What it IS NOTWho can become a VA?What do I need to start?What DO I WANT to BE?Employee vs. EntrepreneurDREAMS and GOALSSMART goals for short, medium and long
term goals
What is a Virtual Assistant (VA)
A virtual assistant is typically abbreviated to VA, also called a virtual office assistant.
A VA is generally self-employed and provides professional administrative, technical, or creative (social) assistance to clients remotely from a home office.
What is a Virtual Assistant (VA)
Because virtual assistants are independent contractors rather than employees, clients are not responsible for any employee-related taxes, insurance or benefits, except in the context that those indirect expenses are included in the VA's fees.
What is a Virtual Assistant (VA)A VA is generally self-employed and provides professional administrative, technical, or creative (social) assistance to clients remotely from a home office.
Clients also avoid the logistical problem of providing extra office space, equipment or supplies.
What is a Virtual Assistant (VA)
Clients pay for 100% productive work, and can work with Virtual Assistants individually, or in multi-VA firms to meet their exact needs. Virtual Assistants usually work for other small businesses.
What is a Virtual Assistant (VA)
A VA can also support busy executives/individuals.
It is estimated that there are as few as 5,000-10,000 or as many as 25,000 virtual assistants worldwide.
The profession is growing in centralized economies with "fly-in, fly-out" staffing practices.Source: http://en.wikipedia.org
Can I Become a VA?Anyone with computer
knowledge can become a VA.
What Do I Need to Become One?
Computer or laptop with a decent internet connectionHeadset and webcam for interviews
What Do I Need to Become a VA?YOUR skills, abilities
and knowledge
YOUR network (can be friends, family or clients)
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE?
Employee?
ENTREPRENEUR or Business
Owner?
IF YOU CHOOSE EMPLOYEE…Salaries and Benefits Security of TenureSteady, budgeted IncomeYou work hardPromotion
BOSS or SupervisorJob DescriptionDeadlinesNO FREEDOM!
IF YOU CHOOSE ENTREPRENEUR…NO Salaries and Benefits NO Security of TenureNO Steady, budgeted IncomeYOU WORK on your BUTT for your PROFIT!
YOU ARE THE BOSSDo the JOB YOU WANTYou DelegateYOU SET the Deadlines THERE IS FREEDOM!
I NEED YOUR ANSWERS…
OR
For those who want to become an EMPLOYEE, here’s what :
You can stay in your current company
You can stay in your current company and do VA business on the side
You can become a VA of a VA business owner
For those who choose to become an ENTREPRENEUR, buckle up!
You can stay in your current company while studying the business
You can become a VA of a VA business owner
Then, start with your VISIONS!
Create your GOALS!
WRITE DOWN YOUR VISIONS!Or Get Pictures for a VISION BOARD!
YOUR Short-Term Goals HERE!
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Anything you want to do or buy in 6-12 months
YOUR Medium-Term Goals HERE!
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Anything you want to do or buy in 2-5 years
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YOUR Long-Term Goals HERE!Anything you want to do or buy in 10 years beyond
MORE VISIONS HERE!
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Review:
Any Questions?
What is a Virtual Assistant (VA)What it IS NOTWho can become a VA?What do I need to start?What DO I WANT to BE?Employee vs EntrepreneurDREAMS and GOALSSMART goals for short, medium and long term goals
Module 2 Topics:Where to start questionsPersonal story and messageDefine your skills, services and target audienceDefine your ideal clientStrengthen your message by brandingBusiness name, theme, color and logoMarketing via Social MediaOnline toolsRecommended Sites10 Ways to build Authority
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