My goal for my new VA business is to eventually go multi-VA with a niche. Basically, I am hoping to make my business a work outlet for other parents/caregivers of medically fragile children who are no longer able to work 'out there' anymore.

For those of you who have or are contemplating Multi VA businesses, did you go into the business with this type of expansion in mind or did it just happen based on the success you had?

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Behind the Desk Solutions - Carrie

Carrie,

When I first began my VA journey, I went into it thinking I would be on my own. It was only a few months before I discovered the Multi-VA business model and knew right away it was where I was going.

I had this vision of being able to help new VA's get their start by allowing them an avenue to getting experience as well as teaching them how to work with clients (what works for me anyway).
I have enjoyed every minute of it and have found many new friends because of it.

Becoming a Multi-VA takes a lot hard work, more than being a solo VA. You not only have to oversee all of your clients, but you have to keep on top of your VA's as well.

If you decide to go this route be sure to have some processes in place before bringing on your first VA.
A good contract is first and foremost with a list of your expectations of the relationship.
Next would be a reporting/time tracking system so you can easily assign tasks and the VA can easily submit their time for payment.

It's a fun ride, if you are sure you're up for it


~C

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~Christina|BD Mag|VOSTeam

Carrie - I certainly did not want to share my idea with others. LOL It was 1997 when I first looked at starting a VA business. Multi-level business? Heck it wasn't even a thought back then.

I concentrated more on working as a freelance agent.

Growing a multi VA practice was not my original plan but sometimes busineses take on a mind of their own and we have to go with it. I'm excited to start a new chapter in my VA practice.

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Nikki Anderson
Owner, LGC Virtual Services

I am not a multi-VA service yet but expanding has always been in the plans for me...I have not done it but I am accomplishing the parts of my plan to help make that happen.

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Anjanette
Precise Assistance