The document introduces virtual assistants, explaining that they are independent entrepreneurs who provide various professional and administrative services remotely. It notes that hiring a virtual assistant can save business owners a significant amount of money compared to hiring a traditional employee, estimating savings of around 50%. Finally, it outlines some of the basic tasks, skills, tools, and next steps needed to get started as a virtual assistant.

1. Welcome! B-a Va : 4 Week Webinar Be A Virtual Assistant B-a Va [email_address]

2. Introduction Loraine

3. What is a Virtual Assistant? “ Virtual Assistants (VAs) are independent entrepreneurs providing professional administrative, creative, managerial, technical, business office and/or personal support services. Virtual office assistants use the most advanced means of communication, and the newest and most efficient and time-saving office products and work delivery, regardless of geographic boundaries. Virtual Assistants work from their own offices, on a contractual basis, and abide by an established Code of Ethics requiring integrity, honesty and due diligence .”

4. Why Business Owners Hire a VA Focus on What You Do BEST Time = $$$ “ My Personal Life” … the rest of the taxing and time consuming tasks are left to a Virtual Assistant. The American Small Business Association says that the majority of business owners spend up to 40% of their day handling administrative tasks.

5. Is It Worth It? The American Small Business Association says that the majority of business owners spend up to 40% of their day handling administrative tasks.

6. How ‘Bout Hiring An Employee? Employee Office Equipment $15 per hour Benefits, Overhead, Taxes HR Issues Payroll Issues and disputes State and Federal Mandated Regulations So if a regular employee has to work for 2080 hours in a year that will total to about $ 72,800 a year. But hiring a Virtual Assistant to do the same amount of work for 4 hrs a day ( 1040 a year ) will only cost them about $ 36,400. A whopping 50% of the cost is taken out. Think of what they can do with that amount of money to expand their business .

7. Freelancers vs. Virtual Assistant Offices Freelancer Cheaper option Dedicated Shorter Contracts Technical Issues Loyalty, Integrity and Questionable Background Company Managed More Expensive Not Dedicated Longer Contract Less Downtime No Need to Check Background

8. How Do They Get Paid PayPal 3-5 business days, P300 Xoom Bank to Bank-Same Day, P300

9. How Much Are They Paid? How Much Do You Want To Be Paid? Per Hour? Per Month? Depends on the tasks $35/ hour (4hrs a day)= $2800 a month 80 hrs a month- 4 hrs a day = $500 8hrs a day = $3200

10. TASKS Administrative Support Inbound Customer Service & Support Outbound Telemarketing Online Marketing & Promotion Personal Assistance Don’t Sell Services You Can’t Deliver!

11. Basic Administrative Tasks

12. Elaborate and Time Consuming Tasks

13. Must Have Skills & Competencies Computer Knowledge Writing and Proofreading Organizational Skills Communication Skills Problem Solving Internet Savvy Excellent & Accurate Research Focus on What You Do BEST

14. Must Have Skills & Competencies Pro-Active Abundance of Initiative Motivated Disciplined Quick Thinking Passion to Learn New Things Reliable Focus on What You Do BEST

15. Trust and Integrity If you don’t have it Don’t even bother starting a career as a VA!!!

16. Trainings Needed SEO - Inbound and Outbound Marketing Using Social Networking Sites For Marketing Basic Content and Article Writing Basic Blogging on Several Platforms Basic Web Design Basic CSS and HTML trainings

17. Where Do I Find Work? oDesk Freelancer LinkedIn Craigslist Referrals Create a Powerful Resume Learn to Market your own Services Set up online profile Join Groups and Communities Avoid Bidding for a Client!

18. What Do I Need To Get Started? Reliable Computer Headset Simple and Quiet Work Station Internet Connection Email Account – Gmail Skype with Funds or Magic Jack Blog Site, Website and a Domain Name??? Webinar on Tools, Soon!!!

19. What’s Next??? 2. Your Basic Tasks & Responsibilities 3. Your Tools 4. How To Market Your Services and Find Your Own Clients