You're here because you want to start a successful virtual assistant business. But you just don't know where to go from here or how to get started. Or, maybe you've already spent hours or even months trying to get your questions answered and you're not getting anywhere!

The Become a Virtual Assistant eBook from Virtual Assistant Forums (the popular online community for VAs) is your road map to startup success!

Get the startup information and advice you're looking for PLUS all of the new business startup worksheets, sample virtual assistant contracts, and small business documents you need to successfully launch your business.


This eBook can't make you a successful virtual assistant (only YOU can do that!) - but it will help you avoid months of questioning, uncertainty, and research so you can There's no secret formula or expensive membership that will change the fact that if you want to start and grow a successful virtual assistant business you've got a lot of work to do. This eBook is



Here's exactly what you'll find in the Become A Virtual Assistant eBook, along with a list of the 35 startup worksheets, sample contracts, and business documents that come with the eBook.

EBOOK TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Do You Have What It Takes? The Honeymoon Phase Reality Check Dispelling the Myths Beyond Trust Ethics = Business Success Your Plan for Success Business Planning Success Plan Exercise Setting Up Shop Your Home Office Where to Put It What to Put In It More Than a Name Creating Your Brand Creating Your Company Mission Statement Mission Statement Exercise Naming Your Business Business Naming Exercise Making It Official Choosing a Legal Structure for Your Business Sole Proprietorship Limited Liability Company (LLC) General Partnership Understanding DBA (Doing Business As) Contacting Your Secretary of State You Are Not an Employee Independent Contractors & Small Business Taxes Distinctions of VAs as Independent Contractors Federal Tax Laws for the Self Employed Self Employment Tax Local State & City Tax Laws The Employer Identification Number (EIN) Should Your Hire a Tax Professional? Your Business Bank Account Business vs. Hobby Crystal Clear Write-offs & Stress-free Audits Good Money Management Securing a Loan Features of a Small Business Bank Account Narrowing Down Your Options Do What You Love Determining Your Services General Administration Specialized Services Determining Your Services Other Considerations Crunching Numbers Setting Your Rates Market Value Making a Profit Raising Your Rates A Strong Foundation Your Business Policies & Procedures Points to Consider Policies & Procedures Exercise Put It Into Practice Why You Can't Afford To Work Without a Contract The $1,300 Question Pitfalls of Not Using a Contract Your Business, Your Contract When They Won't Sign When Clients Want to Use Their Own Contracts Important Clauses Basic Contract Outline Confidentiality Agreements Who Will You Partner With? Defining Your Ideal Client Your Ideal Client Ideal Client Exercise Taking Aim Defining Your Target Market Do Your Homework Target Market Exercise Getting Their Attention Marketing & Networking Local Networking Online Networking More Marketing Ideas Creating Your Marketing & Networking Plan Your Virtual Assistant Business Website Choosing a Domain Name Selecting Website Hosting Creating Your Website Website Content Standing Out From the Crowd Website Do's & Don'ts Get Some Link Love Your Business Blog Benefits of Blogging Choosing a Blogging Platform Top Blogging Platforms to Explore Getting Started Top Ten ideas For Blog Posts How to Respond to RFPs Follow Directions! Flex Your Research Skills Follow Up (Again!) Sample RFP The Art of Getting Paid Billing & Invoicing Time & Task Tracking Billing on Retainer Billing by the Hour Billing by the Project Invoicing Payment Terms Handling Late Payments Keeping Clients Means Keeping Clients Happy Long Term Client Relations Saying 'Thank You' Asking for Feedback When Things Don't Work Out How to Fire a Client You Know it's Time to Fire Your Client When: Alternatives to Saying Goodbye Letting Go New Skills = New Services Staying Ahead of the Curve Getting Outside Your Comfort Zone Jack of All Trades, Master of None The Good News & the Bad News No Virtual Assistant Is an Island Taking Care of #1 A Day in the Life of a Virtual Assistant (A Poem) BONUS Small Business Resources List

WORKSHEETS & SAMPLE CONTRACTS Worksheets (6) Success Plan Worksheet Ideal Client Worksheet Target Market Worksheet Mission Statement Worksheet Business Policies & Procedures Worksheet Business Name Brainstorming Worksheet Sample Contracts & Agreements (22) Virtual Assistant Services Agreement Freelance Agreement (per hour) Freelance Agreement (per project) Consultant Services Agreement UK Services Contract (per hour) UK Services Contract (per project) UK Virtual Assistant Services Agreement UK Consultant Services Agreement Canadian Services Contract (per hour) Canadian Services Contract (per project) Addendum to Contract Mutual Release from Contract Confidentiality Agreement LLC Membership Agreement Partnership Agreement Partnership Dissolution Agreement Website Design Agreement Project Management Contract Ghostwriter Agreement Cease & Desist Agreement Agreement to Purchase Domain Name Assignment of Copyright Business Documents (7) Formal Business Plan Template Invoice Template UK Invoice Template (with VAT) Web Development Client Questionnaire Informal Late Payment Letter First Late Payment Collection Letter Client Meeting Actionable Items Template PLUS... A hand-picked list of over 100 free or affordable small business and virtual assistant industry resources! Get it ALL for $49 Stop dreaming. Start doing! Still not sure? Check out these RAVE reviews! "Become a Virtual Assistant is 130 pages of AWESOME! " -Christina Nelson, Business Darlings The perfect road map to use in your journey to becoming the virtual assistant that every entrepreneur dreams of having on their team." -LaTosha Johnson, Target Stars "If you are serious about starting your business this is a must have for your business book library." -Lee Drozak, My Office Assistant " From A to Z, it's in here ...every ingredient needed for virtual assistant business start-up success." -Ruth Martin, Maplewood Virtual Assistant " The ONLY resource a virtual assistant will ever need to start a virtual assistant business!" -Janine Gregor, Your Virtual Wizard "[This eBook] is a must-read for anyone considering virtual assistance as a career." -Lisa McDonell, The Brainy Gal "The information you'll get in the Become a Virtual Assistant eBook amounts to everything you need to know to launch a business online." -Mary Ruth, Virtual Writing & Communications "[The eBook is] a framework for every step of the journey towards becoming an independent, successful business owner." -Hilde Van den Braak, VBB & Associates

Buying this eBook won't change your life overnight or make you a millionaire, but it will spare you the frustration and expense of learning the hard way. Trial and error is unavoidable in any new business venture, but imagine how far ahead you'll be with this eBook to show you how to Yes! I want the

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