Steps for Starting a Virtual Assistant Business

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Steps for Starting a Virtual Assistant Business

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Create Your Menu Of Services

• Virtual assistants do just about everything, such
  as writing, emailing, customer support, calendar
  management, bookkeeping, marketing, website
  maintenance, and project management.
• You should focus on the skills you have and enjoy
  doing. Also, you can offer one service, such as
  transcription, or you can provide many services.

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Make A List Of Potential Clients

• If you have names, list them. However, if you
  dont know anyone who may need your services,
  list possible markets that need virtual support
  services.
• For example, realtors, lawyers, or
  solo-entrepreneurs often outsource work to
  virtual assistants.
• You can tailor your business to fit an industry,
  such as real estate, or provide the same service
  across several industries, such as email
  management for speakers and online entrepreneurs.

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Create A Business Plan

• The business plan doesnt need to be a tome, but
  it does need to cover all aspects of your
  business, such as the services you will provide
  and to whom, how your services set you apart from
  other virtual assistants, how youre going to
  fund and financially manage your business, and
  how you will market your business.
• You should also determine prices for your
  services, taking into consideration your desired
  income, your overhead costs, and what the market
  is willing to pay.

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Develop A Marketing Plan

• Determine your most likely clients and where they
  are located. Then, figure out what they need and
  how you can help them get it. You will need these
  answers in creating your marketing plan.

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Get Clients And Provide Great Service

• Once you have everything in place, its time to
  implement your plan.
• Work to get your first clients and deliver top
  quality service on time.
• Dont be afraid to ask for referrals from clients
  who are happy with your work. 

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