Do You Have What It Takes To Be A VA?
If you have any previous administrative experience, working from home as a virtual assistant seems like an easy way to end the daily commute to your job outside the home. However, just because you have the knowledge, skills and abilities in virtual assisting, does not automatically mean you have what it takes to be a VA.
Before you consider starting a virtual assistant business you need to determine if you are disciplined to work hard without a boss looking over your shoulder. If you’re the type who is easily distracted, unfocused and disorganized then becoming a virtual assistant may not be for you.
There are a number of areas to seriously consider before you hang a shingle and call yourself a VA. Can you make a schedule and stick to it? Can you meet all deadlines? Do you have a screaming baby or a barking dog that would interfere with needed phone calls?
You will be responsible for the marketing, accounting, and all operations of the business. Do you have the personality or drive to promote yourself; to let others know about your services? Jobs will not simply fall into your lap. Competition is...