How to find Virtual Assistant Jobs

October 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Virtual Assistant Jobs are everywhere.  But that does not mean they are easy to get.  To land great virtual assistant jobs you have to be able to think like the business owner that is hiring you as a virtual assitant.  Here are the kinds of things you need to consider to improve your chances of getting a va job.

  1. Specialize in something that has high demand.  For example, here at the virtual buzz assistant network we specialize in Internet Marketing because of the high demand.  No business owner wants to hear that you will do a laundry list of things because they know you cannot be good at all those things.
  2. Own an industry or two.  It is actually easier to get virtual assistant jobs if you know one or two industries extremely well.  For example, you could specialize in helping authors promote their books.  Not only will authors want to hire you as their internet marketing virtual assistant because you are a specialist, but it will also be easier for you to hone your pitch and focus on a specific group of people.
  3. Package your services - You will get more virtual assistant jobs if you package your services in a way that is easy for people to understand.  For example, you may have a $500 per month internet promotions package that involves blog writing and website promotion.
  4. Use testimonials - If you really want to get more virtual assistant jobs, be ready with testimonials and contact information of your past clients.  Send these things to prospective clients along with proposals and use them on your website if appropriate.
  5. Blog - Blogging is a great way to show off your competency.  Use your blog to demonstrate your virtual assistant skills.
  6. Learn how to upsell.  There is a good chance someone is going to start out with a small project with you and then decide if they want to do more with you after the trial period.  Practice selling the trial package and get good at upselling after you have demonstrated your virtual assistant value.
  7. Ask for referrals - if you have happy clients, there is a good chance they will be able to help you land more virtual assistant jobs if you simply ask for a referral.

These tips will help you find virtual assistant jobs that pay better and can lead to long term virtual assistant work in the future.

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Virtual Jobs

September 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment

What are Virtual Jobs?

Virtual Jobs are jobs that you can do from anywhere - as long as you have web access.

Virtual Assistants are people that work virtually on specific jobs that assist the full time staff or the individual entrepreneur.  A virtual job provides more flexibility but also requires good communication, discipline and organization.

Of course, the advantages of virtual jobs are that you are in business for yourself and that means you will be able to take advantage of some important things.

  • Tax Advantages for Virtual Assistant Business
  • Schedule Flexibility
  • Set hours and pay
  • Take working vacations

Some disadvantages of a virtual job are:

  • Not in the office, so not as tightly part of the team
  • Sometimes working in isolation
  • Must be very clear on communications to avoid costly errors
  • Cannot get distracted by surroundings easily - keep twitter turned off
  • Distrust - you may have to work harder to overcome distrust of not being in office
  • Jealousy - Employees that cannot work from home may be jealous of other people’s virtual jobs

Virtual Jobs are the wave of the future, but remember that you are really going to have to prove your value and ability to do a great job working virtually from your home.

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Virtual Assistants Jobs - New Customers

August 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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One thing I do not like about running a network like this is that some people sign up and then think they should get all their sales leads from us.  For a virtual assistant to get jobs with new customers, it is going to take some effort in more than one or two strategies.

Many of these tips are not just for virtual assistant jobs, but for any business that wants to generate new customers.

Finding Virtual Assistant Jobs Tip List

  1. Local networking groups like IRN, BNI or B2BConnect
  2. Local Chamber of Commerce
  3. Bowling Alleys (Just seeing if you are staying awake)
  4. Webinars (Participate and follow up with people)
  5. Local Training and Seminars
  6. Online Forums
  7. Online Social Groups
  8. Local Clubs
  9. Charity Events as a volunteer
  10. Asking your existing clients for referrals
  11. Conferences
  12. Educate local business incubators about your services
  13. Hold a contest
  14. Offer to do overflow for marketing agencies
  15. Join VA Networks
  16. Go to local meetup meetings (Not the weird ones)
  17. Clearly articulate virtual assistant jobs you do so other people can tell their friends
  18. Email local businesses
  19. Attend Local blog groups
  20. Teach a workshop at the local library
  21. Write guest post on blogs (and offer to do a regular paid post if the blogger likes your work)
  22. Network any way and every way you can
  23. Write articles about how to do the services you do and offer help in your bio - add these to article repositories.
  24. Offer a finders fee
  25. Use freelance sites like guru.com, odesk.com and elance.com

I love all the web options for getting virtual assistant jobs because I am one of those dorky web guys.  I am also smart enough to know that when you meet new potential customers face to face, you are much more likely to work with them.  If you need work fast, start networking fast, in person and regularly.

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