Can You Become A Virtual Assistant With No Experience
If you’re thinking about starting an online business, being a virtual assistant just might be your answer, especially if you want to work from home. Each passing day as the world becomes more digital, technology has streamlined business and communication, flipping the traditional business model of working a 9-5 sitting in an office on its head.
From the palm of your hand most businesses have made it easy to order anything you need: food, clothes, groceries...even alcohol. You can even visit with your doctor virtually.
The number of online businesses that have sprung up in the last year and a half is astronomical. And you know what, the CEO’s and owners of those businesses need help.
It’s possible they need that help virtually.
The question is, can you become a virtual assistant with no experience?
What is a Virtual Assistant?
A virtual assistant can fill the same role as a secretary, administrative assistant or executive assistant, a role that is often unappreciated but essential to running a business. A virtual assistant can also assume the role of a project manager, as well as marketing, and sales.
What are some of the other tasks a virtual assistant can do?
Social Media Management
Graphic Design
Email Marketing
Answering the Phone
Bookkeeping
Research
Editing
Proofreading
Data Entry
Creating PowerPoints
Event Management
Booking Travel
Scheduling
Recruitment
Video Editing
How Much Money Can A Virtual Assistant Make
Depending on the type of virtual assistant you are, because of your specific experience or the task, you could make as much as $50 an hour. A general virtual assistant can charge $25 an hour. However, a graphic designer or website designer could charge as much as $50 because of the specific expertise.
What Are The Benefits of Hiring a Virtual Assistant?
Low overhead for one.
A virtual assistant who works from home does not require health insurance, benefits and uses their own equipment.
Even if you have no specific experience doing any of the above, you can leverage other skills to begin a virtual assistant business.
Attention to detail
The ability to prioritize and multitask
Excellent people and communication skills
Organization skills
You can learn quickly and problem solve
You’re quick to respond when needed
If you’re interested in becoming a virtual assistant but you’re not sure where to start, get my free step-by-step resource for supporting you on your own VA journey. This resource will take you from A to Z from setting up the foundations of your business to systems you need to have in place to create a dynamic client experience.
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