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Virtual Assistant, The Series: Become a Highly Successful, Sought After VA (Virtual Assistant)

Virtual Assistant, The Series: Become a Highly Successful, Sought After VA (Virtual Assistant)
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 338
EAN: 9780974279053
ISBN: 0974279056
Label: Another 8 Hours Publishing
Manufacturer: Another 8 Hours Publishing
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 248
Publication Date: 2004-08-01
Publisher: Another 8 Hours Publishing
Studio: Another 8 Hours Publishing

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Summary: Somewhat helpful
Comment: I liked the book in its conception. It did in fact put a lot of things on my to do list that I may have otherwise not known to do. However, I would have liked a more HOW TO approach, for example...the very important part about business licenses, they gave a very brief summary of the different types of licenses, with absolutely no mention of where to get started in acquiring the licensing application, and forms. That part was very difficult for me and it would have been nice to be pointed in the right direction at least. Also, there was a lot of commradery marketing...I noticed that the "real" people testimonials that were giving real experiences and feedback, when I visited their sites, were not as open to assist and offer advise as proposed in the book...a lot of the sites were marketing pages for businesses with no way offered to contact the owners. That was a little discouraging.

Overall, the book touches on very key points to consider in doing your virtual business but it is very general in mentioning those things...anyone who gets this book should be prepared to do a lot of internet research, and spend time at the library because all of the must know information is elsewhere.

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Summary: A must-read for anyone considering the VA Industry
Comment: Anyone who is interested in starting a Virtual Assistant business should read this book. It includes the all essentials you need to know to start and build a successful business.

Cindy Greenway
GrowYourVABiz.com



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Summary: Highly Successful
Comment: I have learned a lot from this book. I would recommend anyone who wants to work at home, and start their own business to purchase this book. This book has taught me how to start a marketing campaign, submit contracts, create my own website, etc. This is a must buy!!

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Summary: Basic self-employment/Not enough VA info for my liking
Comment: I work as a medical transcriptionist from home and had my own company for 5 years. A lot of the information in this book covered being self-employed, working from home, and marketing, but I'd already dealt with those issues. Although helpful as a starting point for a fledgling entrepreneur, it would have been more effective if these subjects had been discussed less extensively with referral to other excellent resources (i.e., "Guerilla Marketing for the Home-Based Business" by Jay Levinson and Seth Godin and "Fail-Proof your Business - Beat the Odds and Be Successful" by Paul E. Adams). No need to reinvent the wheel here, folks! I would have found this book more useful if there had been more information covering the idiosyncrasies of this specific career path. I realize that the phrase "virtual assistant" is nebulous, and there was good advice about how to firmly define your services and explain the pros and cons of utilizing a virtual service to a customer. There are some great links for researching the field and putting you in touch with seasoned professionals, though. In a virtual world, you'll find your lifeline is mentors and colleagues that are often nothing more than words on a screen. Overall, a good starting point, but not a book on which I'd open a business without more research into the field.

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Summary: Virtual Assistant The Series
Comment: This book has a lot of good information. However, the authors purport to be actual Virtual Assistants in business for themselves, and I was very disappointed to find so many typos in their book. I expected better from a couple of "pros." I know for sure that if my work product was not better than theirs, I would be out of business. I'm sure Spellcheck is the culprit, but surely someone like these authors would either be able to edit their material manually or have someone on hand to help them with it.


Editorial Reviews:

Virtual Assistant - The Series: Become a Highly Successful, Sought After VA sets the stage for starting, operating, and growing a successful and PROFITABLE virtual assistant business. This book has already helped thousands of administrative assistants, word processors, and other office professionals realize their dreams of becoming an entrepreneur.

The book covers all the business nuts and bolts including business and financial planning, pricing your services, billing, and setting up your business. Plus, it offers information on creating your web site, daily operational procedures and most importantly, how and where to find clients. Discover how to put your existing skills to work for clients around the globe and apply them across many different industries.

Still working full time? You can still do it! We'll show you how to ease into your practice while working full-time AND continuing to care for your family.

Along with their personal experiences, the authors also include recommendations from virtual assistants across the land. These are the real pros that are now running successful businesses. You will find their suggestions in the "In Their Own Words" section at the end of each chapter and featured throughout the book. This will enable you to see how others are making their businesses successful and provide you with a blueprint on how to do the same with yours.

Cited as a "must have tool" for the VA industry, Virtual Assistant - The Series is currently used as training material for VA courses including: Virtual Assistance U, an online training center for virtual professionals; Red Deer College's VA Certification Program (in Canada); and other higher level learning organizations and colleges who are recognizing the potential for growth and continued education in the VA industry.


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