Virtual Assistant Training Module 1 (what is a va)

Virtual Assistant (VA) Training
What is a Virtual Assistant (VA)
(And What It’s Not)
Module 1 – Day 1

Topics:
What is a Virtual Assistant (VA)
What it IS NOT
Who can become a VA?
What do I need to start?
What DO I WANT to BE?
Employee vs. Entrepreneur
DREAMS and GOALS
SMART goals for short, medium and long
term goals

A virtual assistant is typically abbreviated to VA,
also called a virtual office assistant.
A VA is generally self-employed and provides
professional administrative, technical, or creative
(social) assistance to clients remotely from a
home office.

Because virtual assistants are independent
contractors rather than employees, clients are
not responsible for any employee-related
taxes, insurance or benefits, except in the
context that those indirect expenses are
included in the VA's fees.

A VA is generally self-employed and
provides professional administrative,
technical, or creative (social) assistance to
clients remotely from a home office.
Clients also avoid the logistical problem of
providing extra office space, equipment or
supplies.

Clients pay for 100% productive work, and
can work with Virtual Assistants individually,
or in multi-VA firms to meet their exact needs.
Virtual Assistants usually work for other small
businesses.

A VA can also support busy
executives/individuals.
It is estimated that there are as few as
5,000-10,000 or as many as 25,000 virtual
assistants worldwide.
The profession is growing in
centralized economies with "fly-in,
fly-out" staffing practices.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org

Can I Become a VA?
Anyone with computer knowledge
can become a VA.

What Do I Need to Become One?
Computer or laptop with a decent
internet connection
Headset and webcam for interviews

What Do I Need to Become a VA?
YOUR skills, abilities
and knowledge
YOUR network (can be
friends, family or clients)

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE?
Employee?
ENTREPRENEU
R or Business
Owner?

IF YOU CHOOSE EMPLOYEE…
Salaries and Benefits
Security of Tenure
Steady, budgeted Income
You work hard
Promotion
BOSS or Supervisor
Job Description
Deadlines
NO FREEDOM!

IF YOU CHOOSE ENTREPRENEUR…
NO Salaries and Benefits
NO Security of Tenure
NO Steady, budgeted Income
YOU WORK on your BUTT for your
PROFIT!
YOU ARE THE BOSS
Do the JOB YOU WANT
You Delegate
YOU SET the Deadlines
THERE IS FREEDOM!

For those who want to become an
EMPLOYEE, here’s what :
You can stay in your current company
You can stay in your current company and do
VA business on the side
You can become a VA of a VA business owner

For those who choose to become an
ENTREPRENEUR, buckle up!
You can stay in your current company
while studying the business
You can become a VA of a VA business
owner

Then, start with your VISIONS!
Create your GOALS!

WRITE DOWN YOUR VISIONS!
Or Get Pictures for a VISION BOARD!

YOUR Short-Term Goals HERE!
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Anything you want to do or buy in 6-12 months

YOUR Medium-Term Goals HERE!
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Anything you want to do or buy in 2-5 years

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YOUR Long-Term Goals HERE!
Anything you want to do or buy in 10 years beyond

MORE VISIONS HERE!
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Review:
Any Questions?
What is a Virtual Assistant (VA)
What it IS NOT
Who can become a VA?
What do I need to start?
What DO I WANT to BE?
Employee vs Entrepreneur
DREAMS and GOALS
SMART goals for short, medium and long term
goals

Module 2 Topics:
Where to start questions
Personal story and message
Define your skills, services and target
audience
Define your ideal client
Strengthen your message by branding
Business name, theme, color and logo
Marketing via Social Media
Online tools
Recommended Sites
10 Ways to build Authority

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