Virtual Gal Friday's Virtual Assistant Start Up Guide
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Virtual Assistants: If you are READY to start your Virtual Assistant Business today, and want to work from your home office NOW! You have come to the right place...
From: Nancy A. Brown, Owner, VirtualGalFriday.com
& Author of Virtual Assistant Start Up Guide
Dear Fellow Virtual Assistant,
You are about to discover everything you need to know to start your virtual assistant business today!
You might ask, "How is your information any different than all the other Virtual Assistant E-books out there?"
Simply put - I believe in a Practical ~ Common Sense approach to building your Virtual Assistant business!
I have used these methods in my own successful Virtual Assistant business since 1998, and after years of being asked how to start out as a Virtual Assistant I have finally put the information together in easy to follow, step by step E-Book.
The Start Up Guide takes you Step by Step through each phase of setting up your Virtual Assistant business.
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Virtual Gal Friday’s Virtual Assistant Start Up Guide includes:
# 1 - Virtual Assistant - Getting Started
Do you have the necessary skills and experience?
Working Virtually
Workspace Set Up
Tools You Need to Get Started
Plus free bonus article– Important Characteristics Every Entrepreneur Must Have
# 2 -Virtual Assistant - Business Essentials
Business Entities – Selecting the right one for your business
Business Plan Basics
Naming Your Business & Your Web Domain
# 3 - Virtual Assistant - Daily Operations
Policies and Procedures
Emergency Plan - Are You Prepared?
Email Accounts
Setting Up Outlook
Time Management & Recommended Tools to Stay on Track!
Timing Your Work
Telephone, VoiceMail and Faxing Tools
Developing Your Service List and Finding Your Niche
Setting Your Rates *with bonus example worksheet!
Example Proposal and Contract Forms
# 4 - Virtual Assistant Marketing Your Business
Planning & Setting Goals
Website Basics
- Mapping out your website
- Setting Up Hosting and FTP
- WordPress - Setting Up WordPress
Publicity Tips
Obtaining Clients
Media Kit Development
Business Cards
Brochures
Press Releases
# 5 - Virtual Assistant - Social Media
Overview of Social Media & Social Networking
Facebook
Twitter
Linked In
# 6 - Virtual Assistant - Client Relationships
Setting the Foundation - * includes example Client Assessment Form!
Keeping Your Promises
Code of Ethics
Mission Statements
Make Each Client Feel Like Your ONLY Client
Nancy A. Brown
Nancy Brown has been a Virtual Assistant since 1998, besides her on-going client work, she now mentors other Virtual Assistants. The same practical common sense style she has used with her clients is now shared with other Virtual Assistants. She offers a free 5 Day Training program.
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Virtual Gal Friday's Virtual Assistant Start Up Guide - Nancy A. Brown
Virtual Assistant Start Up Guide
Work from Home as a Virtual Assistant!
The Practical, No-Nonsense Approach with
Common Sense Advice You Can Use
By Nancy Brown
Smashwords Edition
Copyright 2012 Nancy Brown
Copyright and Legal Notices
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© 2007 thru Current Date - by Nancy A. Brown at Smashwords, All Rights Reserved worldwide under the Berne Convention. May not be copied or distributed without prior written permission -- if you have this book, in electronic form, and didn't pay for it, you are depriving the author and publisher of their rightful royalties.
For permissions, contact info@virtualgalfriday.net
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While all attempts have been made to verify information provided in this publication and accompanying materials, neither the author nor the publisher assume any responsibility for errors, omissions, or contrary interpretations of the subject matter herein. The information contained in this publication is strictly for educational purposes and is not intended for use as a source of legal or accounting advice. The publisher wants to stress that the information contained herein may be subject to varying state and/or local laws or regulations. All users are advised to consult with counsel to determine what state and/or local laws or regulations may apply to the user’s particular business.
The purchaser or reader of this publication assumes responsibility for the use of these materials and information. Adherence to all applicable laws and regulations, both federal and state and local, governing professionals licensing, business practices, advertising, and all other aspects of doing business in the United States or any other jurisdiction is the sole responsibility of the purchaser or reader. The Author and publisher assume no responsibility or liability whatsoever on the behalf of any purchaser or reader of these materials. Any perceived slights of specific people, or organizations are unintentional.
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Dedication
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This book is dedicated to those who have supported me while I built my business.
First to my husband, Larry, and my children Anthony and Alyssa, without you all of my business accomplishments would be nothing.
To my past and current clients, who I have learned so much, working with each of you I was able to develop my skills that allowed me to build my business to the level of success I have reached today.
To my fellow Virtual Assistants, the small handful that created the path for me to follow and those who came after me who were the inspiration for this book
The Back Story
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My story is not much different from those of other Virtual Assistants. The reason I started my business, Virtual Gal Friday, is because I wanted to be home for my children. I was tired of the lengthy commute, and tired of the office politics.
After temping as an administrative assistant and secretary most of the 90’s, I knew there had to be an easier way. Once I realized how much the agencies were actually charging and what I was being paid, I knew I had to go out on my own and leave out the middle man!
When I decided to start my business, the thought in my mind was to start a Secretarial Service; I had not yet run into the term Virtual Assistant
. Once I started my research, I found an article posted by Liz Folger of BizyMoms.com and she used the term. After I read her article, I knew she was talking about me and my new business! This was just the beginning of the fledgling VA industry.
It took a couple of years working at night and on weekends to build my business to the level that I could quit my day job and work at it full time. Virtual Gal Friday was operating full time in 1998.
Since then a lot of things have happened. My 2 kids are now both in college! And the VA Industry (and my business) has grown leaps and bounds. Thanks in part to all the great businesses that partnered with myself or other VA’s to really promote the benefits of working with a Virtual Assistant. We can’t forget the growth in technology – now with ‘working in the cloud’ anyone can be Virtual!
Table Of Contents
Title
Copyright
Dedication
Back History
Chapter 1
Do you have the necessary skills and experience?
Working Virtually
Workspace Set Up
Tools You Need to Get Started
Chapter 2
Type of Business
Building a Business Plan
Selecting a Business Name
Chapter 3
Daily