What is a Virtual Assistant and how to become one?
When you go around and do a survey to random people if they know what a Virtual Assistant is, you may find that they may answer NO.
As our technology evolves, you may find many opportunities to start earning money by just staying at home.
Some open retail stores online while some offer their services.
What is a Virtual Assistant
A Virtual Assistant is someone who offers their services online to business owners in exchange for an agreed fee or contract.
They work remotely to provide support services for business owners.
Nowadays, more and more business owners demand services from Virtual Assistants as they want to have more time in their hands.
Virtual Assistants or VAs offer amazingly diverse services. They specifically train and learn a lot of skills to be able to cater to a business owner’s needs.
What do Virtual Assistants do?
Services provided by a Virtual Assistant has expanded over the years. What began as data entry and office administration tasks has now evolved into marketing, recruitment, bookkeeping, finance, insurance, Web design, Real Estate, Legal and even Medical.
Almost all of the services you can find in a corporate set up can be found in a remote-based work as well.
More and more corporate employees are enticed to switch to work as a freelancer or a Virtual Assistant as they find it better in terms of earning more money and getting a work-life balance.
How to become a VA?
Here are 3 easy steps to become a Virtual Assistant
- Skillset
You need specific skill sets that you can offer to potential clients. Think of your strengths and skills. Make sure that the skills you are offering have a good demand in the market.
You can also take online training, read lots of blogs or watch youtube tutorials on how to become a VA and acquire a specific skill you want.
- Portfolio
Make a portfolio of your work. You can create your website where you can showcase your work. Having a portfolio is evidence of your work and what you are capable of. It makes it easier for potential clients if they want to hire you based on your portfolio.
- Hunt for Clients
The last step is to approach potential clients and offer them your services. You can use E-Mail, Linkedin or even cold calls to offer your services. You can also sign up for several online platforms like Upwork, Freeup and Fiverr.
Interested to become a Virtual Assistant yourself?
Check out our Careers page and see if there is a job that fits your skills.
Green Ocean Property Management believes and supports Virtual Assistants. We have a team that is composed of remote workers who are very competitive and do so much to help the business.
Enjoy the benefits of working at home while building your career and get lots of opportunities with us.
Join us now!