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Becoming a Virtual Assistant Rhonda Scharf, CSP, HoF
Want to be your own boss, make your own hours, and work from anywhere? Then a virtual assistant might be exactly what you should do!
Today we will offer a full-day deep dive into starting your own business and becoming a virtual assistant.
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What does a Virtual Assistant do?
Why do you want to be a VA?
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Benefits of Being a VA 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Cons of being a VA
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
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Pitfalls of the Dream
Making the Transition
Identify Your Skillset
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Potential Clients • List all those in your extended family that might need your skills • List all your friend you could ask for referrals or introductions • List past employers and coworkers • List your social media reach • List your networking reach
Others?
Marketing Tips
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Let’s Talk Money
Tips to Remember
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Your Perfect Client
Networking
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Contracts & Billing
Words of Warning
Types of Contracts
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Where to Get Business
Responding to Requests
Other Ideas
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Launching Your Business
Before You Launch
Discipline
Final Steps