You’ve been searching for a real definition… you’ve maybe even googled “Virtual Assistant Meaning” and ended up here.

Well, welcome to my little corner of the internet. Grab some tea… you may be here awhile.

Maybe you’ve heard of working as a “Virtual Assistant” or “VA”… but you don’t really know what a Virtual Assistant does?

Today, I’m here to answer your questions.

 

Watch the video below and I’ll give you a full definition of what a Virtual Assistant is and what it really looks like to work with clients.

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Whether you feel completely stuck in your 9-5 job or you are just looking for a way to make money working from home, by the end of this post you’ll know exactly if becoming a virtual assistant is the right next step for you.

I’ve helped over 30,000 people discover virtual assistance in my online community for VAs and I can’t wait to share this “working online” world with you!

In order to know if virtual assistance is right for you, you first need to know the answer to this question: What is a Virtual Assistant?

You may have heard of virtual assistants like Siri or Alexa, but that’s not what I’m talking about here. Sure, those systems can tell you the weather or make a grocery list for you — but the Virtual Assistant services you will be offering are much more valuable.

As a Virtual Assistant mentor who answers hundreds of questions related to Virtual Assistance daily, here’s my definition of what a Virtual Assistant is:

A Virtual Assistant is any type of remote assistant who provides administrative, creative, or technical support services for online or brick and mortar business owners.

 

What tasks can you do for a small business owner remotely? As a Virtual Assistant, this is what you’ll be doing!

There are literally hundreds of tasks that you could do as a Virtual Assistant, but some of the most common services are:

• Answering customer service emails
• Posting on social media for business
• Writing or blogging
• Invoicing
• Calendar management
• Research
• Appointment setting

When you start a Virtual Assistant business, you’ll be your own boss. You’ll work as an independent contractor (NOT as an employee) for your clients.

This means three things:

 

1. You set your own hours.

Unlike a boss, a business owner (client) can’t tell you WHEN to work. A client cannot require that you work 9-5 or 8-4 (or any specific, set hours).

You can work at 5 a.m. if you’re an early bird or 10 p.m. if you’re a night owl.

Hate Mondays? Work Tuesday – Friday.

Want a long weekend? Take Fridays off.

Want to take off in the middle of the day to take your kid to the park? Go for it!

Need to take 12 weeks vacation in one year? It’s actually possible with your very own business.

 

2. You set your own rate.

Just like the contractor that comes to your house to fix your sink or paint your office sets THEIR own rate, you will set your own prices as a Virtual Assistant.

You can charge hourly, package your hours for more money, or set a flat rate for a project or service. You can start your rate at $20/hour (minimum) and charge more from there. You can choose to charge newer clients higher rates or adjust your rates depending on your current workload.

You can add rush fees for work that a client requests to be done on the weekend, during the holiday, or in less than 24-48 business hours.

Your business, your rates, your rules.

Click here for more information about how to set your rates as a Virtual Assistant.

 

3. You decide where and how you work.

Yep – working in your pajamas has finally become a reality.

Want to take a road trip? If there is reliable internet access, you can work on the open road, from a hotel, in a coffee shop, or anywhere you want as a Virtual Assistant!

Hate the harsh winter weather and want to move some place warmer? Your location-independent business makes that possible.

You’ll also set up your own systems for working, which means you decide how and how often you want your clients to pay you, how often you want to meet with your client, the system you prefer for communication, etc.

 

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Now, you know what a Virtual Assistant is. But you want to know — how do you actually get started?

 

 

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