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A Virtual Assistant is an independent contractor that provides off site assistance to business owners. Virtual Assistants often act as a business owner's right hand woman or man. There is no need to pay payroll taxes, wages for vacation time, lunch breaks and more.

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A Virtual Assistant is an independent contractor that provides off site assistance to business owners. Virtual Assistants often act as a business owner's right hand woman or man. There is no need to pay payroll taxes, wages for vacation time, lunch breaks and more.

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A Virtuual Asssistaant Deefinedd

By: Darlene
D V
Victoria
a Gonzaalez

© 20099 D. Victooria Virtuual Assistaance

 
 

In this free report, I’ll briefly discuss what a Virtual Assistant is, what a Virtual Assistant does,
the benefits of working with a Virtual Assistant and for those interested in becoming one, I’ll
briefly touch on how to begin learning more about the industry.

What is a Virtual Assistant?

Usually when I meet someone for the very first time, they ask, what is it that you do?
My typical response is I’m a Virtual Assistant and their very next question is: Ok, well, what is a
Virtual Assistant?

Well, here is the answer to this very common question:

Very simply, a Virtual Assistant is an independent contractor that provides off site assistance to
business owners. Virtual Assistants can provide administrative assistance, but that is sometimes
just a small area of their expertise.

Due to various professional backgrounds of Virtual Assistants, the type of assistance each one
provides varies widely. You have Virtual Assistants that have years of experience in Accounting,
Real Estate, Marketing and Writing, just to name a few. So, no two Virtual Assistants are exactly
alike!

Virtual Assistants work from their own office and they use their own equipment. They do not
work on their clients’ premises. Many (if not all) of the tasks done by an in-office assistant are
done virtually by using today’s latest technologies; like the internet, email, remote access and fax
machine.

Why work with a Virtual Assistant?

Business owners reap amazing benefits when working with a Virtual Assistant. Not only do
Virtual Assistants help with some of the small mundane tasks of day to day business; Virtual
Assistants often act as a business owner’s right hand woman or man – attending to the tasks that
are extremely important to a business’s success!

Some examples of what a Virtual Assistant can do are contacting clients on the business owner’s
behalf, creating and implementing marketing programs and even serving as a virtual Office
Manager.

Some other benefits of working with a Virtual Assistant are – reducing office space and
equipment, as well as, the cost for overhead expenses. Virtual Assistants are business owners;
there is no need to pay payroll taxes, wages for vacation time, lunch breaks and more. Virtual
Assistants really are the cost effective and most productive solution to today’s business owners’
needs!

 
 

How can you become a Virtual Assistant?

Well, where does one start? The first thing I suggest is to learn how to effectively and efficiently
run a business. While it may sound great to abandon the rat race for more greener pastures and
work as a Virtual Assistant, as a responsible business owner, it is important to have a solid
business management foundation first.

There are many decisions you’ll need to make before you even open your doors; like what type
of business entity to form. Will you decide to be a sole proprietorship or a Limited Liability
Company? There are other entities to choose from; that is why preparation and research are very
important.

You should also think about the type of insurance coverage you’ll have, as well as, the creation
of service agreements, policies and procedures for your business.

You’ll also have to decide what services you want to offer and to whom. What will be your
niche? Who is your ideal client? Those are just some questions you need to consider before even
venturing out as a Virtual Assistant.

This may sound overwhelming and of course it can be, but that’s ok! Just take small steps.
Remember, knowledge is power. If you’re interested in becoming a Virtual Assistant; there are
many resources you can find. Information is literally right at your fingertips. Virtual Assistant
forums and blogs provide some great insight into the Virtual Assistant industry. There are also
several great books about the industry, as well as, other important business topics.

No matter what path you choose, whether it be becoming a Virtual Assistant or working with
one, remember: Research, Research, and Research! Don’t be afraid to ask questions and above
all else, don’t be afraid to follow to your dreams.

About the Author:


Darlene Victoria Gonzalez is the owner and operator of D. Victoria Virtual Assistance; a virtual
assistance practice that provides multimedia and customer support to small businesses. Darlene
is also the host of A Virtual Perception, a podcast that highlights the Virtual Assistant and
Virtual Business Community. For more information visit: www.dvictoriava.com.

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