Professional Virtual Assisting Associations
A new virtual assistant armed with useful skills can begin a profitable small business. For
those looking to go it on their own, the virtual assisting community provides a wealth of
resources. Utilizing these resources can make a big difference in your business. Here is a
list of some of the most notable virtual assisting associations.
International Virtual Assistants Association (ivaa.org) - This group is one of the
largest. They provide virtual assisting professionals with tools to increase their skill set
and also to find new clients. Virtual assistants can sign up and become members of the
organization through an application process. The fee is $125 per year and $99 for renewals.
Along with membership, the virtual assistant’s business name is included in a directory where
clients can find them. Mentoring programs, teaching opportunities, and other perks are offered
for anyone who becomes a member.
International Association of Virtual Assistants (iava.org.uk) - The headquarters for
this group is based in the United Kingdom but does offer membership to virtual assistants in
other countries including the United States and Canada. Besides offering help to new and
experienced virtual assistants, the IAVA also provides training opportunities for someone
looking to become a virtual assistant. There is an online store with discounted prices offered
to virtual assistant members. Membership fees are roughly about the same as with the IVAA.
Virtual Professionals (virtual-professionals.com) - Some people believed that the name
“virtual assistant” denoted a lesser role than a virtual assistant really has in the
profitability of a client’s company. For those individuals, the name “virtual professional” was
a more suitable title. Whether virtual professional or virtual assistant, this organization can
help the virtual assistant get started. Virtual Professionals works specifically with home
business virtual assistants who want to create a more profitable enterprise. They offer business
documents, articles on all aspects of running a virtual assisting business, and a member directory
where clients can look you up and see your credentials.
International Association of Virtual Office Assistants (iavoa.com) - Bring your business
into the 21st century by joining this organization. IAVOA offers an international directory of
virtual assistants from all walks of business life and places all over the globe. If you are ready,
expand you business base to international clients. This group also provides virtual assistant
certification training and classes and software to increase your virtual assistant skills.
Virtual assisting associations provide much needed help for virtual office professionals
everywhere. Aligning your business with one of these organizations or all of them will increase
your chances of finding new business fast.
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