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Virtual Assistant Jobs
Virtual Assistants – The Perfect Work-At-Home Opportunity
Virtual Assistant Jobs - Whether you need a second income or are just tired of working for someone else, becoming a Virtual Assistant could be the answer you are looking for.
With the ever increasing cost of living going up, many people losing their jobs, and more and more businesses downsizing, comes the need for finding an alternative way to make a good income. Now more than ever, families are seeing the need for two incomes. One Industry that is increasing in popularity today is virtual assisting. Becoming a VA allows you to work from anywhere in the world and requires little in the way of start-up costs or fees. The main requirement is the ability to type well and a good understanding of the Internet.
By definition, a Virtual Assistant or VA, is a highly skilled professional who provides administrative support and other specialised services to businesses, entrepreneurs, authors, online businesses, executives, sales professionals and others who have more work to do than time to do it. Many VA's also provide web design and maintenance, publicity and marketing, desktop publishing, word processing, and business start-up consultations. The services are endless depending upon the VA’s knowledge, skills and creativity.
Virtual assistants are instrumental in helping businesses with their marketing, capability to run their offices getting more work accomplished. They will most probably have an understanding of the latest tools to make a business succeed.
One example is blogging. We all know that it is essential for a business to have a blog today to succeed. Many businesses don’t have the time to create and maintain a blog. A good virtual assistant can handle that and more.
"What started out in the 80’s as home-based word processors has grown into what we are seeing today. Plus more and more clients are realising the need to outsource their work and let a virtual assistant do it. This allows them to focus on what they do best, running their business.
For free information on starting a virtual assistant business stop by this site - http://www.virtualassistantstartups.com/ - It could be the first step to you having – a home-based virtual assistant business.
There you go folks. If any of you believe this type of job would suit you and you're particular qualifications then make some enquiries. Do a wee bit research such as on the page I give a link to.
You never know, you might find your calling.
If anyone has any more info they can pass on then feel free to leave it via a comment below.
Enjoy your day wherever you are.
Robert Allan
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If you are thinking about being a VA then perhaps this is the job for you.
Have a great Monday.
Robert
Enjoy your Monday and the rest of the week.
Robert
Thanks for sharing information with us. Busy trying to find other legitimate online business to add to the present WA. I don't actually have experience to start something from the scratch, that's why I solemnly rely on ready made businesses as my second source of income. This resulted in me being the victim of scammers. I even tried forex trading without success. I've been unemployed for ten years and my wife joined me this year on April. I have to play a role of being a supportive and trusted Father by making sure fire keeps burning in the house. Sorry for taking your time Robert, I am from a disadvantaged family background.
Part of that search could involved hardship but hopefully we overcome and come out a much better person and master of our own destiny.
If you believe that being a VA is your path to success then go for it. This road can be hard as well so take your time and only work for reputable companies and honest people.
Thank you for your comment.
Robert
VAs are an extremely important asset that we can tap into as online marketers, and the value they bring cannot be overemphasized for the start-up or small to medium sized company...
This, of course, opens the doors for those that may have a particular qualification that is in demand. Whether it is copywriting, video editing, coding, etc. as you mention.
We have used VAs on a regular basis through Fiverr, and the cost versus benefit cannot be argued...What would take days due to my and others lack of expertise is done in a day or two max...
The projects or gigs as some say were not $5 gigs either...They have ranged from $15 all the way up to $250 to now. All were completed in a short period of time...
The reason I bring all of this up is that I believe you have pointed out a GOOD way to generate some fast income from online activities - to keep the frustration level down for those starting out, this is yet another way to get your motivation back...
Not only that, the money you earn can be substantial, and you could grow that one off job into an entire business as your reputation grows.
Do well with your VA gigs, and at some point, there will be enough clients that want you to work exclusively for them that you can strike out on your own, or hire a staff to do the work...
Cheers!
Dave : )
Appreciate you taking the time to do this and pointing out the benefits of either working as a VA or hiring one.
My own daughter does work as a VA and so far she is making quite a good income from it.
Her main Bug Bear with it is she has to work for too many people to make that income because there are so many other people working as VA's and applying for the same jobs..
I do keep telling her to advertise herself more and only take on jobs that are going to last.
But as you have pointed out most jobs only last a short while.
Enjoy your evening Dave.
Robert
You are always providing most useful information.
Best/Phil
Perhaps this is a way for you to earn some extra dollars.
Choose reputable companies though as like anywhere else on the net there are scams and scammers who want the work done and wont pay.
Enjoy your Thursday.
Robert
If you do decide to give it a go remember to choose wisely as there are some crappy ones out there and some that take ages to pay you.
Enjoy your Thursday.
Robert
Enjoy your day.
Robert
Have a great evening.
Robert
Perhaps another income stream for you to think about.
Enjoy your day.
Robert
I don't know a whole lot about VA's but there are some WA members who do this sort of work and we are a worldwide community and therefore from all three of those you mention.
Of course you will know that you get what you pay for and you will also know what they say about paying peanuts.
Thank you for your input and have a really nice day/evening wherever you happen to be right now.
Robert
https://www.onlinejobs.ph
Go take a looksee.
Thank you for reading my blog.
Robert
I'm from the UK and I KNOW I'm talented and if I wanted to I could put a lot of WA members who profess to know everything to shame.
I know my limitations and what I don't know about I will put my hand up to.
Then I will go and do my due diligence until I can tell other people what they want to know.
I hope I do this through my WA Blogs as well.
Enjoy your Thursday.
Robert
Enjoy what's left of your day and please do read my blogs when I publish. I do try my best to give out accurate info.
Robert
Thank you for asking.
You have a great day too!
There are quite a few WA members who do this as another income stream.
You might not make much if you don't get too involved but money is money, Right?
Thank you for your comment.
Enjoy the day.
Robert
I think you will get good ones and bad ones whatever you hire a VA for Heidi.
We live and learn and as you want to DIY then that is all to the good because you will learn from experience and that is always the best way.
You get someone else to do it for you - you learn nothing.
Enjoy your Wednesday.
Robert
Have a good Wednesday, too!
Much appreciation now heading your way.
Whats this about sun - what sun may I ask?
Its really dullsville here in Edinburgh.
Hope it brightens up soon as I'm just back from my cycle ride and have to go uptown.
Take care Jude and stay safe.
Robert
emerald860 who also commented has also been involved with VA work.
Perhaps the two of you can get together and compare notes.
Yes its always best not to rely too heavily on just the one income stream.
Enjoy your day.
Robert
That site you mentioned is very good. Thanks for sharing!
Alanna
Always nice to hear from a member who is actually involved in these other internet jobs I blog about.
Good luck with your launch.
Have a great Wednesday.
Robert
Yes computer skills are a must have.
Unless you are still living in the stone age most people will have them or at least can learn the basics.
Worth thinking about though if only to earn a few dollars while you get your websites up and running and making you money.
Enjoy your Wednesday.
Robert
