Up Close and Virtual, 2nd Edition is a complete reference guide to starting a successful and PROFITABLE virtual assistant business. Virtual assistants provide business support services to a broad range of clientele worldwide. Virtual assistants specialize in web design/graphic design, word processing, transcription, Internet research, event planning, coaching, editing/writing, meeting planning, concierge services, real estate transaction coordination, etc. Our detailed book covers all the how tos of starting a business including business and financial planning, determining rates, specialty services, VA training, etc. Plus it offers information on domain registration, creating your web site, and most importantly, how and where to find clients. All the latest information, links, resources, and tools are available for you! 
Along with our personal experiences, (which covers over 20 years) we've also included recommendations from virtual assistants worldwide. This enables readers to see how others are making their businesses successful and provide them with a blueprint on how to do the same with theirs. 
Cited as the book of choice for the VA industry, Up Close and Virtual is currently used as training material for VA courses including being the primary textbook for Red Deer College’s VA Certification Program (in Canada) and required reading for students of Virtual Assistance U, an online training center for virtual professionals. It truly leaves no stone overturned and is a MUST for anyone wanted to start this type of business.

Up Close & Virtual: A Practical Guide to Starting Your Own Virtual Assistant Business, Second Edition

Ennen, Diana

Poelker, Kelly

Self-published

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. **As seen in Entrepreneur Magazine and HOMEBusiness Journal**

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

Business & Money

Job Hunting & Careers

Cork Hill Pr

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