Comments on: Interested in Becoming a Virtual Assistant? Here’s your F.A.Q. http://blog.looseends.net/2006/interested-in-becoming-a-virtual-assistant-heres-your-faq/ A Virtual Assistant's Blog Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:25:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Loosely Speakingâ€â€?A Virtual Assistant’s Blog » VA Training Programs: How to Choose? http://blog.looseends.net/2006/interested-in-becoming-a-virtual-assistant-heres-your-faq/comment-page-1/#comment-3258 Loosely Speakingâ€â€?A Virtual Assistant’s Blog » VA Training Programs: How to Choose? Thu, 11 Sep 2008 23:11:22 +0000 http://blog.looseends.net/?p=66#comment-3258 [...] VA FAQ [...] [...] VA FAQ [...]

]]> By: Loosely Speakingâ€â€?A Virtual Assistant’s Blog » Do You Really Have to Have a Website and Blog? http://blog.looseends.net/2006/interested-in-becoming-a-virtual-assistant-heres-your-faq/comment-page-1/#comment-2122 Loosely Speakingâ€â€?A Virtual Assistant’s Blog » Do You Really Have to Have a Website and Blog? Thu, 24 Jan 2008 14:58:13 +0000 http://blog.looseends.net/?p=66#comment-2122 [...] Since we have few true metro areas in Arizona, our AZ VA population is widely scattered. As such, distance prevents many of us from getting together as often as we might prefer. A colleague, Carolyn Freeman of “Crickets Roar,” has arranged for us to meet today using GoToMyMeeting. [...] [...] Since we have few true metro areas in Arizona, our AZ VA population is widely scattered. As such, distance prevents many of us from getting together as often as we might prefer. A colleague, Carolyn Freeman of “Crickets Roar,” has arranged for us to meet today using GoToMyMeeting. [...]

]]> By: Beth http://blog.looseends.net/2006/interested-in-becoming-a-virtual-assistant-heres-your-faq/comment-page-1/#comment-2055 Beth Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:24:39 +0000 http://blog.looseends.net/?p=66#comment-2055 I think it's great that you wrote this article. There are so many aspiring VA's out there who are just generally lost, and I think you really answered some important questions for them. I particularly like that you pointed out the importance of joining a VA association and networking group. I believe that one of the keys to heading down the right path to learning more about starting a VA business is by learning and networking with other VA's. Thanks for the great article! I think it’s great that you wrote this article. There are so many aspiring VA’s out there who are just generally lost, and I think you really answered some important questions for them. I particularly like that you pointed out the importance of joining a VA association and networking group. I believe that one of the keys to heading down the right path to learning more about starting a VA business is by learning and networking with other VA’s. Thanks for the great article!

]]> By: ktcosmos http://blog.looseends.net/2006/interested-in-becoming-a-virtual-assistant-heres-your-faq/comment-page-1/#comment-1374 ktcosmos Tue, 10 Jul 2007 22:14:02 +0000 http://blog.looseends.net/?p=66#comment-1374 Gail, as I understand it, Rapid Weaver files can be imported into GoLive. If that's an option for you, please write back. Meanwhile, I have asked about people who might have experience with RW in a couple of discussion groups and will follow up once I hear back. Thank you for stopping by. Gail, as I understand it, Rapid Weaver files can be imported into GoLive. If that’s an option for you, please write back.

Meanwhile, I have asked about people who might have experience with RW in a couple of discussion groups and will follow up once I hear back.

Thank you for stopping by.

]]> By: Gail Cassidy http://blog.looseends.net/2006/interested-in-becoming-a-virtual-assistant-heres-your-faq/comment-page-1/#comment-1371 Gail Cassidy Tue, 10 Jul 2007 20:42:43 +0000 http://blog.looseends.net/?p=66#comment-1371 I am looking for a Virtual Assistant who knows iMacs and is familiar with Rapid Weaver. Any suggestions? I am looking for a Virtual Assistant who knows iMacs and is familiar with Rapid Weaver. Any suggestions?

]]> By: Loosely Speakingâ€â€?A Virtual Assistant’s Blog » Family Life & Virtual Assistance: Path to or From the Rat Race? http://blog.looseends.net/2006/interested-in-becoming-a-virtual-assistant-heres-your-faq/comment-page-1/#comment-1256 Loosely Speakingâ€â€?A Virtual Assistant’s Blog » Family Life & Virtual Assistance: Path to or From the Rat Race? Tue, 26 Jun 2007 23:54:47 +0000 http://blog.looseends.net/?p=66#comment-1256 [...] Related material can be found here: Virtual Assistant Resources Life of the Virtual Assistant Prospective Virtual Assistant F.A.Q. [...] [...] Related material can be found here: Virtual Assistant Resources Life of the Virtual Assistant Prospective Virtual Assistant F.A.Q. [...]

]]> By: Loosely Speakingâ€â€?A Virtual Assistant’s Blog » Virtual Assistant Clientele: Are Locals or Remotes Best? http://blog.looseends.net/2006/interested-in-becoming-a-virtual-assistant-heres-your-faq/comment-page-1/#comment-1224 Loosely Speakingâ€â€?A Virtual Assistant’s Blog » Virtual Assistant Clientele: Are Locals or Remotes Best? Fri, 15 Jun 2007 18:33:11 +0000 http://blog.looseends.net/?p=66#comment-1224 [...] Interested in Becoming a VA? Here’s Your F.A.Q. Suitability vs. Eligibility for your Profession Virtual Assistants and Mobility Fall and Carrying Capacity Carrying Capacity, Part II The Ever-Expanding Network How to Work With a Virtual Assistant [...] [...] Interested in Becoming a VA? Here’s Your F.A.Q. Suitability vs. Eligibility for your Profession Virtual Assistants and Mobility Fall and Carrying Capacity Carrying Capacity, Part II The Ever-Expanding Network How to Work With a Virtual Assistant [...]

]]> By: ktcosmos http://blog.looseends.net/2006/interested-in-becoming-a-virtual-assistant-heres-your-faq/comment-page-1/#comment-219 ktcosmos Tue, 13 Feb 2007 09:45:21 +0000 http://blog.looseends.net/?p=66#comment-219 Just discovered this <a href="http://www.remoteprofessionals.com/article.php?story=How_to_Create_Virtual_Assistant_Business" target="_blank">great summation</a> of what it takes to get started as a VA, by my pal Angela Parker: check it out. Just discovered this great summation of what it takes to get started as a VA, by my pal Angela Parker: check it out.

]]> By: ktcosmos http://blog.looseends.net/2006/interested-in-becoming-a-virtual-assistant-heres-your-faq/comment-page-1/#comment-204 ktcosmos Wed, 10 Jan 2007 21:50:05 +0000 http://blog.looseends.net/?p=66#comment-204 A colleague of mine, Roberta Eastman, owner of <a>Executive Virtual Assistant Services (EVAS)</a> recently shared some great advice with another VA who was having some struggles getting her business off the ground. This advice has great relevance for prospective VA's, new VA's and seasoned VA's. So, with Roberta's permission, I'm quoting her below: "I would like to elaborate on items that should be documented in a successful VA practice. These documents may help you see the successes you have had in your business and will continue to have as you move forward and hone your skills on obtaining clients. #1 Business Plan #2 Sales Plan #3 Marketing Plan #4 Business Processes #5 And, last but certainly not least, your complete Business Operations Manual. Documenting all of these items (not just some of them) will provide you: • A strong foundation to your business (building your business one brick at a time so it doesn't crumble when you reach the top). • Efficiency & consistency for you and your clients (for those of us who think our businesses are all about us, I would have to disagree. It is about our families, clients, associates, subcontractors and vendors) ... and then us! • Critical Success Factors (knowing what these are for your business, you will better understand what are the "make or breaks" of your business) • Ability to overcome obstacles (proactive instead of reactive) • Means and systems to track your results. For me, success isn't just about having clients, it's about moving forward. • Documenting my business and this one is most important to me; it provides my family the "how to" if something was to happen to me. Priceless!! These documents become the road map for your business. They are living documents so they change over time and evolve, just as your business does. Google anyone of these items and there are tons of articles out there that will assist you in the "how to" of getting these accomplished. Hope this helps & Good Luck! Roberta E. Eastman, GVA Executive Virtual Assistant Services a.k.a. EVAS "Progressing your business from your head to paper" Creating efficiency and consistency by defining and documenting your business manuals, processes and plans. www.YourEVAS.com Roberta@YourEVAS. A colleague of mine, Roberta Eastman, owner of Executive Virtual Assistant Services (EVAS) recently shared some great advice with another VA who was having some struggles getting her business off the ground. This advice has great relevance for prospective VA’s, new VA’s and seasoned VA’s. So, with Roberta’s permission, I’m quoting her below:

“I would like to elaborate on items that should be documented in a successful VA practice. These documents may help you see the successes you have had in your business and will continue to have as you move forward and hone your skills on obtaining clients.

#1 Business Plan
#2 Sales Plan
#3 Marketing Plan
#4 Business Processes
#5 And, last but certainly not least, your complete Business Operations Manual.

Documenting all of these items (not just some of them) will provide you:

• A strong foundation to your business (building your business one brick at a time so it doesn’t crumble when you reach the top).

• Efficiency & consistency for you and your clients (for those of us who think our businesses are all about us, I would have to disagree. It is about our families, clients, associates, subcontractors and vendors) … and then us!

• Critical Success Factors (knowing what these are for your business, you will better understand what are the “make or breaks” of your business)

• Ability to overcome obstacles (proactive instead of reactive)

• Means and systems to track your results. For me, success isn’t just about having clients, it’s about moving forward.

• Documenting my business and this one is most important to me; it provides my family the “how to” if something was to happen to me. Priceless!!

These documents become the road map for your business. They are living documents so they change over time and evolve, just as your business does.

Google anyone of these items and there are tons of articles out there that will assist you in the “how to” of getting these accomplished.

Hope this helps & Good Luck!

Roberta E. Eastman, GVA
Executive Virtual Assistant Services a.k.a. EVAS
“Progressing your business from your head to paper”
Creating efficiency and consistency by defining and documenting your business manuals, processes and plans.

http://www.YourEVAS.com
Roberta@YourEVAS.

]]> By: ktcosmos http://blog.looseends.net/2006/interested-in-becoming-a-virtual-assistant-heres-your-faq/comment-page-1/#comment-68 ktcosmos Mon, 18 Sep 2006 14:55:44 +0000 http://blog.looseends.net/?p=66#comment-68 Just discovered Virtual Assistant - THE Blog, by Kathie Thomas. Great resource for VA's. Kathie's post <a href="http://vadirectory.net/blog/?p=23" rel="nofollow">"Advice for New VA's"</a>, fits well here. Stop and see what she has to say. ktcosmos Just discovered Virtual Assistant – THE Blog, by Kathie Thomas. Great resource for VA’s. Kathie’s post “Advice for New VA’s”, fits well here. Stop and see what she has to say. ktcosmos

]]> By: TerryGreen http://blog.looseends.net/2006/interested-in-becoming-a-virtual-assistant-heres-your-faq/comment-page-1/#comment-62 TerryGreen Sun, 20 Aug 2006 17:42:23 +0000 http://blog.looseends.net/?p=66#comment-62 Great FAQ Katie! I always love the question ... "How do I get clients?" My answer is almost always the same ... Make sure you have a website that demonstrates a professional online presence, find your target market, then network, network, network, and network some more! Also, whenever I get email from aspiring VAs wanting advice on how to become a VA, I let them know about IVAA's Mentoring Program (http://www.ivaa.org), and send them to the VA Networking Forum (http://www.vanetworking.com). VAN is a free forum for VAs at all stages in their business, including wannabees, newbies, and established VAs. If you can think of a questions, it's most likely already been asked and in their archives. Keep up the good work with the FAQ, it's a great idea. Terry Green, MVA, GVA Great FAQ Katie! I always love the question … “How do I get clients?” My answer is almost always the same … Make sure you have a website that demonstrates a professional online presence, find your target market, then network, network, network, and network some more! Also, whenever I get email from aspiring VAs wanting advice on how to become a VA, I let them know about IVAA’s Mentoring Program (http://www.ivaa.org), and send them to the VA Networking Forum (http://www.vanetworking.com). VAN is a free forum for VAs at all stages in their business, including wannabees, newbies, and established VAs. If you can think of a questions, it’s most likely already been asked and in their archives.

Keep up the good work with the FAQ, it’s a great idea.

Terry Green, MVA, GVA

]]> By: ktcosmos http://blog.looseends.net/2006/interested-in-becoming-a-virtual-assistant-heres-your-faq/comment-page-1/#comment-61 ktcosmos Fri, 18 Aug 2006 20:39:23 +0000 http://blog.looseends.net/?p=66#comment-61 Jennbenn - how great to have feedback from the intended audience! I'll have to pay more attention to keeping this post current, and add new info as it occurs. (P.S. your blog is cool) Jennbenn – how great to have feedback from the intended audience! I’ll have to pay more attention to keeping this post current, and add new info as it occurs. (P.S. your blog is cool)

]]> By: JennBenn http://blog.looseends.net/2006/interested-in-becoming-a-virtual-assistant-heres-your-faq/comment-page-1/#comment-60 JennBenn Fri, 18 Aug 2006 19:47:02 +0000 http://blog.looseends.net/?p=66#comment-60 Thank you for offering your FAQs--people looking into being VAs really appreciate being able to get "real world" info from people actually working as VAs! Thank you for offering your FAQs–people looking into being VAs really appreciate being able to get “real world” info from people actually working as VAs!

]]> By: ktcosmos http://blog.looseends.net/2006/interested-in-becoming-a-virtual-assistant-heres-your-faq/comment-page-1/#comment-59 ktcosmos Thu, 17 Aug 2006 21:45:28 +0000 http://blog.looseends.net/?p=66#comment-59 Anna - please DO steal, and then let's link to one another's F.A.Q's. Of course I would appreciate your giving credit on the idea! kt Anna – please DO steal, and then let’s link to one another’s F.A.Q’s. Of course I would appreciate your giving credit on the idea! kt

]]> By: TheVirtualLink http://blog.looseends.net/2006/interested-in-becoming-a-virtual-assistant-heres-your-faq/comment-page-1/#comment-58 TheVirtualLink Thu, 17 Aug 2006 16:54:11 +0000 http://blog.looseends.net/?p=66#comment-58 Hey Katie! Love your FAQs...I just dropped by to view some of your blog posts and this post really got me as I've just received quite a ranting from a wanna-be Virtual Assistant because I wouldn't give her advice, for free. She called me full of myself and egotistical. LOL I wish she understood that I get about 20 people per week looking to enter the industry. I enjoy helping others enter this industry but if I were to take the 30-60 minutes per inquiry to answer all of their questions, for free, I'd be losing 10-20 billable hours per week. What's a VA to do? I love your FAQs and should consider the same for my site. Permission to steal your fabulous idea? :) Take care! Hey Katie! Love your FAQs…I just dropped by to view some of your blog posts and this post really got me as I’ve just received quite a ranting from a wanna-be Virtual Assistant because I wouldn’t give her advice, for free. She called me full of myself and egotistical. LOL I wish she understood that I get about 20 people per week looking to enter the industry. I enjoy helping others enter this industry but if I were to take the 30-60 minutes per inquiry to answer all of their questions, for free, I’d be losing 10-20 billable hours per week. What’s a VA to do? I love your FAQs and should consider the same for my site. Permission to steal your fabulous idea? :) Take care!

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