Earn Big Bucks (Right Now!) by Becoming a Virtual Assistant

Posted on 17. Oct, 2008 posted by Bill in Employment News

You could be one of those desperate souls in a physical office longing to finally be freed of the chains that have long bound you or one of the smart ones who would prefer to be in their pajamas at home rather than to travel to and from the office. Statistics show that boredom from routine tasks often causes attrition. Tired of reporting to the office daily? Well, you are most welcome to jump on the bandwagon of work-at-home employees.

One way to earn big bucks is by working as a virtual assistant. A virtual assistant, to begin with, earns about $5 to $45 by the hour depending on your work experience and the company that does the hiring. Add to that the comfort of working at home (with the computer as your best buddy). Working at home does not diminish the fact that you could still work for prestigious online companies or businesses, indeed, while you work as a part of a prominent company, you could also enjoy less work pressure and being physically away from the boss.

There are also small businesses out there that frantically need help in running their new business. Of course, it is not a good idea to hire a secretary that would report day in and day out just to answer several business calls at the family’s living quarters! This is why most small businesses prefer to hire virtual assistants.

A virtual assistants tasks include managing of projects or accounts, data entry, secretarial and administrative works, keeping company books, reimbursement of expenses, and even handling bills. Some could even do travel reservations (this, of course, depends on the virtual assistants line of expertise).

Virtual assistants frequently don’t meet with clients. They facilitate their tasks by using the telephone, fax machine, and the internet to be able to relay messages to their clients. And another good thing about being a virtual assistant is being able to serve clients on a local, national, or international scale.

For those who are well-endowed with the skills through work experiences, this is a perfect job that could rake in a lot of money while staying at home. For those that do not have experience in being a secretary or an assistant, there is online training and how-to articles that give adequate information on how to begin a career in this field.

For those individuals who are very independent but who, at the same time, can comply with any company’s given standards, this job is for you. It’s about time to say goodbye to those desk chains, don’t you think?

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  • I visited this blog first time and found it very interesting and informative. Thanks for sharing such information.
  • Being a virtual assistant has its ups and downs but the point is you must treat it just like any other professional career. You may be working at home and that definitely is NOT an excuse to be sloppy and fall behind deadlines. Work hard and the money will find its way to you pocket :)

    And remember...Success is not by chance, it's by CHOICE!

    Cheers,
    Genesis Pure Business Opportunity

    <abbr>Genesis Pure Business Opportunity’s last blog post..Genesis Pure Work From Home Careers</abbr>
  • And I understand that every VA is entitled for the remuneration of their hard work. I believe those who work hard should be paid well.
  • I am a virtual assistant. It took me a while to learn about this industry. So earning BIG bucks is the reward for my hard work.

    And I understand that every VA is entitled for the remuneration of their hard work. I believe those who work hard should be paid well.

    Whats your opiniion?

    <abbr>Tab (virtual assistant)’s last blog post..Where to find virtual assistant?</abbr>
  • Jay
    Yes , I think being a VA would be a good source of income while enjoying the comforts of your home. You don't have to spend money on transport fees and face the hassles of traffic. However, it also entails much from an individual. This would mean that one must practice to continually update one's skill may it be technical or clerical. But one doesn't need to be a techie to learn this stuffs. As long as you've got the passion for it, thing would just work out fine for you.
  • Building a career as a Virtual Professional does take time.

    These are challenging times... but skilled professionals can leverage technologies to work virtually...and earn a pretty decent living.

    Step out on faith...
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  • Talk about a virtual assistant !!!
  • I agree with Tracy. If you want a lucrative career as a VA, it's going to take some hard work and lots of experience. If you really want to be a VA and you are willing to do what it takes, then you can be successful at it. But don't just do it for the money. Do it because you are truly interested in building your business and because you enjoy the work. The average VA earns around $15 an hour, but this figure can increase dramatically for seasoned individuals with advanced degrees and superior skills. Some virtual assistants make as much as $60 an hour, but again, these individuals are not novices. They have superior skills. It takes time to reach a certain level, so please do keep this in mind.



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  • Good points, Tracy!

    Another thing: VAs don't make big bucks because out of those so-called big bucks the VA has to pay 100% of social security and state and federal income taxes; the VA has to pay the entire premium for medical insurance and other so-called benefits (vacation and sick time, pension, disability insurance, etc.), the VA has to pay 100% of unemployment and workers compensation. The VA has to pay for her equipment, software, office supplies, etc. Once you've factored in the above, the big bucks aren't so big after all.

    =>Donna Caissie, Virtual Assistant
    ExtraOrdinary Assistance
    dcaissie@extra-assist.com
  • Tracy makes some excellent points. Just because you hang out a "virtual sign" does not mean that they will come. Starting a virtual assistant practice is NOT easy and takes time. Not only do you need a terrific administrative background, but you also need an entrepreneurial spirit and the willingness to work hard to get your business started. I started my VA practice in Feb. 2004 and working at it full-time to grow the business it still took me nearly a year until I began making a sustainable income.

    While virtual assistance is beginning to get more press and more widely known, there is still an educational process with potential clients. Even then, some just won't get it.

    If a potential VA has never before owned a business, they most definitely need to seek out training to gain a good foundation for starting their business. My training through AssistU gave me that foundation that I needed.

    Owning your own business and gaining any degree of success takes time and lots of hard work. It takes commitment to serving your clients well. Being proactive and watching out for your clients' best interest is also part of being a virtual assistant. Not to mention keeping up with technology and your learning won't ever stop.

    So the "big bucks right now" depends on the definition of "right now." Is being a VA a rewarding business? Absolutely - if it's done right and your clients are well served, your clients will stay with you for a long time.
  • Tracy is absolutely right! There is a group of VAs who have been professional trained at www.assistu.com. We believe in partnering with our clients for the long-term and building a truly collaborative relationships. Our clients get that. We climb into our clients' lives so that we know their goals and can be their voice when needed. It's really about the relationship and these so-called VAs who do piecework and projects for $5/hour give the rest of us a bad name. Remember, you get what you pay for and wouldn't you rather have a *virtual partner* who cares about your business as much as you do?
  • While a virtual assistant is a good way to make a living out of your home, it is not as simple as this post makes it out to be. You can not just have the skills to be a VA and open the door and expect people to flock to your "door". It doesn't happen like that. People who think that is what being a virtual assistant is all about is what is giving virtual assistants a bad name.

    Too many virtual assistants are buying into the old saying "build it and they will come" and seeing dollar signs instead of actually taking care of their clients. For this post to say that you can earn big bucks right now is making the virtual assistant industry sound like all the other get rich quick schemes out there. Being a virtual assistant and having a successful business takes more than just the right administrative skills. It takes, determination, the ability to listen to clients and their needs, the ability to go the extra mile instead of taking shortcuts and so much more.

    Just my .02 cents
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