What is a virtual assistant

A virtual assistant (VA) is a remote worker who assists clients with time-consuming tasks.

Congratulations if you can conduct online research, manage emails, and perform other time-sensitive tasks! You could work as a virtual assistant. As a freelancer, you can support business owners and entrepreneurs. Depending on your present skill set, you might start earning $10 per hour.As a VA, you might regularly manage emails, make calls, submit bills, manage social media, book hotels, and look into the cheapest flight. A Virtual Assistant can handle personal or professional matters. As the industry grew in popularity, VA’s now have a wide range of specializations. Finding the ideal specialization for you is crucial because of this.

How to start working as a virtual assistant

You need a dependable computer and internet connection to begin working as a VA. Additionally, you must possess a combination of hard and soft talents. However, you can start with what you already have and pick up new skills along the way.

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How to begin a virtual assistant career

• Make a list of all the skills and abilities you already have.
• Make a list of all the software you know, as well as your hardware specifications, and designate a workspace (or chose a cafe or coworking space)
• It’s time to niche down once you have a list of the special set of skills you have to offer.

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Here is a list of popular VA types that are in high demand.

Marketing virtual assistant: create and publish content, send email campaigns, and post on social media. VA research includes searching for flight prices, conducting online market research, and conducting product research. Customer Service VA: Answer social media messages, emails, chat, or voice messages from customers. Financial VA services include sending invoices, accounting support, and managing online payments. Real Estate VA: investigate properties, handle rental agreements, respond to inquiries from prospective buyers. Medical VA: schedule patient appointments and manage online schedule. Administrative VA duties include managing business emails, taking calls, typing documents, planning trips, etc. Ecommerce VA: handle stock and publish products on e-commerce sites. Personal VA: handle reservations for flights, hotels, restaurants, shows, and vehicle rentals. and as many as you can think of.  Of course, your special set of abilities enables you to fall under more than one category. Choose your top 3, then start constructing your resume from there.

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Una publicación compartida por Gabriela | Business Coach | Freelancer VA (@virtualassistantbusinessblog)

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