Welcome! B-a Va :

4 Week Webinar

Be A Virtual Assistant B-a Va

GetMeAVirtualGirlFriday@Gmail.com

Introduction

Loraine

What is a Virtual Assistant?

“Virtual Assistants (VAs) are independent entrepreneurs providing professional administrative, creative,

managerial, technical, business office and/or personal support services.

Virtual office assistants use the most advanced means of

communication, and the newest and

most efficient and time-saving office products and work delivery, regardless of

geographic boundaries.

Virtual Assistants work from their own offices,

on a contractual basis, and abide by an established

Code of Ethics requiring integrity, honesty and due diligence.”

Why Business Owners Hire a VA

Focus on What You Do BESTTime = $$$

“My Personal Life”

… the rest of the taxing and time consuming tasks are left to a Virtual Assistant.

The American Small Business Association says that the majority of business ownersspend up to 40% of their day handling administrative tasks.

Is It Worth It?

The American Small Business Association says that the majority of business ownersspend up to 40% of their day handling administrative tasks.

How ‘Bout Hiring An Employee?Employee• Office• Equipment• $15 per hour• Benefits,

Overhead, Taxes• HR Issues• Payroll Issues and

disputes• State and Federal

Mandated Regulations

So if a regular employee has to work for 2080 hours in a year that will total to about $ 72,800 a year. But

hiring a Virtual Assistant to do the

same amount of work for 4 hrs a day (1040 a year) will only cost

them about $ 36,400. A whopping 50% of

the cost is taken out. Think of what they

can do with that amount of money to

expand their business.

Freelancers vs.Virtual Assistant Offices

FreelancerCheaper option

DedicatedShorter Contracts

Technical IssuesLoyalty, Integrity and Questionable Background

Company ManagedMore ExpensiveNot DedicatedLonger ContractLess DowntimeNo Need to Check Background

How Do They Get Paid

•PayPal3-5 business days, P300

•XoomBank to Bank-Same

Day, P300

How Much Are They Paid?

How Much Do You Want To Be Paid?

Per Hour?Per Month?Depends on the tasks

$35/ hour (4hrs a day)= $2800 a month

80 hrs a month- 4 hrs a day = $500

8hrs a day = $3200

TASKS

Administrative SupportInbound Customer Service & Support

Outbound TelemarketingOnline Marketing & Promotion

Personal Assistance

Don’t Sell Services You Can’t Deliver!

Basic Administrative Tasks

Elaborate and Time Consuming Tasks

Must Have Skills & Competencies

Computer KnowledgeWriting and

ProofreadingOrganizational Skills Communication Skills

Problem SolvingInternet Savvy

Excellent & Accurate Research

Focus on What You Do BEST

Must Have Skills & Competencies

Pro-ActiveAbundance of Initiative

MotivatedDisciplined

Quick ThinkingPassion to Learn New

ThingsReliable

Focus on What You Do BEST

Trust and Integrity

If you don’t have itDon’t even bother

starting a career as a VA!!!

Trainings Needed

SEO - Inbound and Outbound MarketingUsing Social Networking Sites For Marketing

Basic Content and Article WritingBasic Blogging on Several Platforms

Basic Web DesignBasic CSS and HTML trainings

Where Do I Find Work?

oDeskFreelancer

LinkedInCraigslistReferrals

Create a Powerful Resume Learn to Market your own

ServicesSet up online profileJoin Groups and Communities

Avoid Bidding for a Client!

What Do I Need To Get Started?

Reliable ComputerHeadset

Simple and Quiet Work StationInternet Connection

Email Account – GmailSkype with Funds or Magic Jack

Blog Site, Website and a Domain Name???

Webinar on Tools, Soon!!!

What’s Next???

2. Your Basic Tasks & Responsibilities 3. Your Tools

4. How To Market Your Services

and Find Your Own Clients