own

Virtual Assistant

Want to set up

your

Business

ST P

Virtual Assistant

Things you need to know

Business

before you start your

FIRST…

You need to…

what type of services you want to

offer

analyze your background to ensure you have

adequate experience

D E C I D E

AND

Then?

Determine your business niche

consider specializing in just two to three services.

OF COURSE….

Time and effort

Are not exemptions

DETERMINE

you have to commit to your venture.

orpart-time full-time?

time and energy

And be

READY to

…

Conduct thorough industry research to determine a need

for your services in your local area.

also . . .

Youmust

who your clients are

D TE RE MINE

where they are

and how to access them

Do a market analysis

Find out the needs for your niche

and focus on how you'll apply that to your business.

And

your…know

Budgetary constraints

Expected income

How long you can "float" until your business is running successfully.

Youalso

needto…

Prepare a business plan

review it often to manage

growth and change

and

And

examineyour

Equipment

software

work space

to ensure they meet client’s needs

and

Wrap up all legal and financial aspects of start-up before securing your first client.

And

lastly . . .

Market

your

services

24/7

So….are

readyyou

to have

your own

Virtual Assistant

Business?

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