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own

Virtual Assistant

Want to set up

your

Business

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ST P

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Virtual Assistant

Things you need to know

Business

before you start your

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FIRST…

You need to…

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what type of services you want to

offer

analyze your background to ensure you have

adequate experience

D E C I D E

AND

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Then?

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Determine your business niche

consider specializing in just two to three services.

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OF COURSE….

Time and effort

Are not exemptions

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DETERMINE

you have to commit to your venture.

orpart-time full-time?

time and energy

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And be

READY to

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Conduct thorough industry research to determine a need

for your services in your local area.

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also . . .

Youmust

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who your clients are

D TE RE MINE

where they are

and how to access them

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Do a market analysis

Find out the needs for your niche

and focus on how you'll apply that to your business.

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And

your…know

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Budgetary constraints

Expected income

How long you can "float" until your business is running successfully.

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Youalso

needto…

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Prepare a business plan

review it often to manage

growth and change

and

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And

examineyour

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Equipment

software

work space

to ensure they meet client’s needs

and

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Wrap up all legal and financial aspects of start-up before securing your first client.

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And

lastly . . .

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Market

your

services

24/7

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So….are

readyyou

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to have

your own

Virtual Assistant

Business?

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