Virtual Assistant

In this video, virtual assistant Lisa Taliga shows why it's cost-effective to hire a virtual assistant instead of an employee by using a cost comparison table. Compare virtual assistant rates against the true and sometimes hidden costs of an employee.

Lisa Taliga is a Virtual Assistant and author of ‘Freelance from Home! The 5 Key Steps to Your Successful Virtual Assistant Business' and ‘The 7 Things You Must Know Before Starting Your Successful Virtual Assistant Business’. Get your free eBook and newsletter subscription to find out how to become a virtual assistant.

• How to Become a Virtual Assistant – The 5 Key Steps to Earning a Full-Time Income From Home
• How To Charge The Right Rate as a Virtual Assistant
• As a Virtual Assistant, Who Is Your Ideal Client?
• How to Start Your Virtual Assistant Business and Not Feel Overwhelmed – 5 Simple Tips
• From Full-Time to Own Time – 4 Tips to Start Your Virtual Assistant Business Whilst Working Full-Time
• 7 Powerful Ways to Market Your Home-Based Business At Little Or No Cost

by Lisa Taliga

The Seven Things You Must Know Before Starting Your Successful Virtual Assistance Business!

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A Virtual Assistant is an administrative professional who works from a remote location, usually without ever stepping foot into the client’s office. [Read more…] about Virtual Assistant Business

All businesses need some type of support. Even with small businesses, there are enough administrative duties to prevent anything else from getting done. A virtual assistant can make all the difference. [Read more…] about Who Needs a Virtual Assistant?

A virtual assistant is a business professional who provides a service for other businesses. The area of virtual assisting has grown by leaps and bounds over the last several years. The skills that a virtual assistant brings to the table make the difference between getting hired and being passed over for another company. [Read more…] about Developing Virtual Assistant Skills

We all want to succeed in our chosen professions whether it be working for someone else or working for ourselves. The common denominator here is training. For virtual assistants, education is important as well. Here are some places where virtual assistants can gain the educational training they need to succeed. [Read more…] about Virtual Assistant Education

Virtual assisting is a profitable home business. It can be started with little seed money. Here are some of the essential items needed when setting up a home office for the virtual assistant. [Read more…] about Setting up a Virtual Assistant Office

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.

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. [Read more…] about Professional Virtual Assisting Associations

Every business can use some help from time to time. Virtual assistants have created a niche in the area of business assistance. This article describes the attributes of a virtual assistant. [Read more…] about What is a Virtual Assistant?

Let’s say you are a new virtual assistant. You have obtained your credentials from a reputable agency and are ready to set up your business. What rates do you charge as a virtual assistant? [Read more…] about Rates to Charge as a Virtual Assistant

Now, you are a virtual assistant. Armed with a battery of skills, all you need now is clients. Here are some tips for finding virtual assisting clients. [Read more…] about Finding Virtual Assisting Clients

Once you start a business the clients will roll right on in, or will they? The biggest part of the business startup budget is associated with marketing. Here are some ways that you can market your virtual assistant business. [Read more…] about Marketing a Virtual Assistant Business

When it comes to home businesses, one of the primary hurdles to overcome is balancing business with home life. Inside of that hurdle is another one — balancing business clients. It is important for a virtual assistant to learn how to schedule clients appropriately so that nothing falls through the cracks. [Read more…] about Scheduling Virtual Assistant Work

by Lisa Taliga

Are you working full-time, want to start your Virtual Assistant business but just don’t seem to find enough hours in the day to focus on it? This may also apply to you if you are working part-time or have a growing family. A good chunk of your day may be swallowed up by the daily commute, the demands of your boss, cooking dinner, looking after the kids, keeping the house clean… by the time you’ve finished all that, how are you going to get focused? How are you going to find the time to start or build your business? [Read more…] about From Full-Time to Own Time – 4 Tips to Start Your Virtual Assistant Business Whilst Working Full-Time

by Lisa Taliga

You've decided to start your own Virtual Assistant business. You've got to think of a business name, register it, organise a PO Box, get some new equipment ….aaaargh! Where do you start? Is your mind going round and round in circles? Are you feeling overwhelmed?

I totally identify with that feeling. I remember all too well when I was starting out that my head was stuffed full of things to do, organise and manage. It's easy to let it all overwhelm you and cause you to take no action! I was also working full-time so it was crucial for me to stay focused on my ultimate goal of staying at home and earning an income.

Here are 5 easy tips to combat overwhelm, which can be applied to any business: [Read more…] about How to Start Your Virtual Assistant Business and Not Feel Overwhelmed – 5 Simple Tips

by Lisa Taliga

Do ideal clients really exist or are they a myth? Let me assure you, there ARE ideal clients out there. You just need to know what your definition of one is.

Since I started my home-based business, I've had ideal clients and others that weren't so great. Believe me, your clients will influence how you feel about your business on a day-to-day level, so you should aspire to get this right. [Read more…] about As a Virtual Assistant, Who Is Your Ideal Client?

by Lisa Taliga

It’s that time of the year when I sit down with my accountant and see how much money I’ve earnt over the past 12 months. It’s been a profitable year – my most profitable yet. If I had known that I could be making this much money from the comfort of my own home, I would have started this business much, much sooner.

Why am I telling you this? Because looking at those figures, I have something very important to tell you. My business would not be anywhere near as profitable if I had not set my rates to the right level. Don’t get me wrong, I am not overcharging by any means. But what I AM doing is valuing my time and expertise. And that doesn’t come cheap!

When you’re starting out in your Virtual Assistant business it’s tempting to charge a low rate to bring in business. It’s easy to make the mistake of thinking that you won’t have many expenses and overheads because you’re working from home. Plus, you just want to get some clients, right?

Wrong. [Read more…] about How To Charge The Right Rate as a Virtual Assistant

by Lisa Taliga

I opened the newspaper and there it was. The article that would change my life.

It was called ‘How to stay at home and earn a full-time income as a Virtual Assistant.’

Quit the day job and freelance from home? Yes, please! [Read more…] about How to Become a Virtual Assistant – The 5 Key Steps to Earning a Full-Time Income From Home