My name is Natalie Stewart. While I do not have a Virtual Assistant business, I am looking for information on how to start a Virtual Assistant business while working my full-time job. I am currently attending college on-line. Any suggestions would be welcomed.

Natalie

Hi Natalie I am in the same boat in terms of not having a business yet, but exploring the VA world. you will find a lot of useful things here, and find a lot of people ready and willing to help you along the way

I am also just starting out. This forum is wonderful for information. So far I have done research like crazy. I have been trying to decide on a name for my business - the hardest part so far. I have checked it all on www.godaddy.com to see what is available. I have investigated www.homestead.com to see about a website. I had basic business cards printed for free on www.vistaprint.com. When I decide on a name I will get more with the actual name on them. I have gone to so many VA websites to see what other people are doing. And I have investigated by target area to see what kind of business I can generate. Once I get a name, I will join my local Chamber of Commerce to hopefully get more business. Who knows if I am doing things in the right order, but research, research, research is the key to knowing what to do. Good luck to you. I hope things go well for you.

Pam

There is a book you need to read and gave me lots of idea....The 2-Second Commute: Join the Exploding Ranks of Freelance Virtual Assistants check Amazon!

Natalie, welcome
This site if chock full of information - all the answers to all of your questions are here if you just take the time to read, take notes, and stay motivated. (Since you're in school now that should be second nature for you! )

Best of luck to you in pursuing your new business goals! Keep us posted on your progress and feel free to post your own comments to the boards as you read through the various forum topics.

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Hi Natalie,

Welcome! Finding this site is like striking gold! It's a wonderful resource that you can count on for sure! Good luck with school and discovering the endless possibilities of the VA world!

Sharice

Hi,

I'm very new to this, I would like to know what are the steps to take to become a virtual assistant.... can anyone guide me??

tks

Good luck in your business. This site has more information than you'l know what to do with!

Welcome!

I too started my business after attending college - well, for my 3rd degree, but I ended up working FT again and doing this VA business on the side. It was hard to go back and now just realizing that I should have taken the time to do the necessary research to start a successful VA business. I got a couple of clients but nothing to keep me at home. I am now just working toward getting back to this and ordered some of the books that was suggested in this forum. I am redoing my website and getting my ducks in a row to take on this challenge again. This time I WILL be a success!

Good luck and read, read, read

Michelle

I too am an aspiring VA, working on putting my business together. I have found this site to be wonderful and so helpful. It's user friendly and the best I've seen!! I've learned so much in the couple months I've been a member.

Good luck to everyone in their new business venture!

Lori