Have you ever wondered what is a virtual assistant? In short, it is the BEST work-from-opportunity out there!

Just over twelve years ago, we were fed-up with our 9-5 jobs. We also had crazy lives outside our careers.

Bethany was raising two young boys and I was going through a divorce. We both wanted more from our lives.

More freedom, more fun, and course, more time spent in yoga pants 😉

So we searched high and low for that perfect work-from-home gig.  And we found it when we discovered the Virtual Assistant field.

At first, we worked only part-time. Then as we gradually increased our hours, our skills and confidence grew too. And, in just a few years we were running a huge Virtual Assistant company. 

After that, we moved on to create our own business and we’ve never looked back. Now we are living our dream of helping chicks like you become a successful Virtual Assistant too!

What is a Virtual Assistant?

A virtual assistant is a professional who works from home and provides administrative, technical, and/or or creative support to clients.

What does a Virtual Assistant Do?

The best part about becoming a Virtual Assistant is that you can pick the types of services you want to offer.

It’s simple. Think about all of the administrative skills that you already have, the things that you LOVE doing the most, and start from there.

For instance, if you’ve ever worked in an office, you know your way around a computer and can pick-up skills fast, then the possibilities are endless.

Here are just a few examples of the services that a Virtual Assistant can provide:

• Writing blogs, articles, marketing emails
• Email marketing – setting up email broadcasts & newsletters
• Website design and maintenance
• Graphic design
• SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
• Social media
• Customer service
• Event Planning
• Travel Arrangements
• E-commerce
• Project Management
• Bookkeeping
• Sales and opt-in page creation

To narrow down the services you’ll offer and to set foundation for your Virtual Assistant biz – grab our free guide here.

Then, pick that one service area that you’d like to grow and then go and brush up on some new skills.

What Tools & Skills Do You Need to Become a Virtual Assistant?

The required tools of the trade:

• A reliable computer
• High-speed internet access
• Web cam (video calls are a great way to connect with clients)
• Mobile phone 

A successful virtual assistant possesses the following qualities and skills: 

• Strong organizational skills are needed to manage multiple clients and projects with varying priorities and deadlines
• Fluency in using common programs like: Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with cloud systems like Google Drive and DropBox
• Resourcefulness to troubleshoot and discover the answer for any problem or issue you face
• Attention to detail including excellent grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Ability to take ownership of your work
• Self-motivated and can work successful either independently or as a team
• Excited to offer new ideas and help a business grow!

A Quick Tip from the Chicks:

Clients expect VA’s to be an “expert” of areas. A day in the life of a virtual assistant usually involves quick switches from your coding brain to your customer service finesse. But it’s impossible to be an expert in all things. 

That’s why we at the v.a. chicks think that the most important quality to possess as a VA is resourcefulness! 

When we got started, we didn’t know a single thing. But we were not in the business of saying no… as we only got work when we said yes. So if a client asked us to do something we didn’t know, we said “yes I can do that. No problem!”

And we went to learn whatever we needed to learn to complete the project to the clients satisfaction. You can too! Because, we’re here to  help!

Where Do I Find Virtual Assistant Clients?

Everywhere. Literally.  We meet several people A DAY who are looking for a quality Virtual Assistant. 

As experienced Virtual Assistants we were able to be really picky with who we worked with and were regularly turning clients away as we already had a full client load. 

The business is there! There is a HUGE demand for qualified Virtual Assistants.

Some of the businesses who hire Virtual Assistants are:

• Life, Health and Business Coaches
• Affiliate Marketers, Etsy Shop Owners, or Amazon Sellers
• Real Estate Agents, Accountants, Doctors, Consultants and other professionals
• Restaurants, Bars, Gyms, or Locally owned stores
• Photographers, Salon or Studio Owners, or other service oriented professionals
• Virtual Assistant Companies: you can work as a VA for a VA company – they’ll find the clients for you!

Even some Fortune 500 companies hire Virtual Assistants! There’s no shortage of clients out there.  But if you get stuck, just chirp us for support.

Are You Ready to Become a Virtual Assistant?

This is NOT a get rich quick scheme. It’s HARD WORK.

You will have days where you’re overwhelmed. You will have clients that you wish you never started working with. There will be stress.

This is not a side hustle or a way to make some money in the short-term.  

This is a REAL career.

If you’re committed to changing the way you work, and getting back control, becoming a Virtual Assistant can be the answer you’ve been looking for.

Here’s where to start:

Take this 60-second quiz now to discover your virtual superpower and all the tips and tricks you need to succeed: www.virtualsuperpower.com