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Failure is NOT an Option!
Guide to setting up your Virtual Assistance practice SUCCESSFULLY

by Patty Benton

 

 

Looking to set up your virtual assistance practice but you aren't really sure where to start?

 

Patty Benton's "Failure is NOT an Option! A guide to setting up your Virtual Assistance practice SUCCESSFULLY" is just what you need to get started!


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(Please note:  This book is offered only in e-book format only to keep the costs down.)

 

Have you been wanting to set up your own virtual assistance practice, but don't know where to start?

Patty Benton shares her experience in setting up a virtual assistance business in this no nonsense, no fluff, direct e-book.  She guides you through the steps of getting your virtual assistance business set-up successfully.  Depending on your time and commitment, you can have your VA business set-up and ready to go in a couple of weeks or a couple of months.

 

Not sure if being a virtual assistant is for you?

Find out in the first chapter if this is the career choice for you.  There are many "at-home" businesses that are available to work.   Many of them not as tough to establish as the virtual assistance business to establish.  Many not as rewarding either.  Each individual must decide for themselves if this is a journey that will be rewarding and fulfilling for them.  Patty helps you to decide if this is the journey you want to embark on and then she helps walks you through the process of establishing you business step by step.

 

Here's what others are saying:

"Patty’s book is all fact, no fluff. If you are just starting out in the VA business, this is the ONLY book you’ll need. The step-by-step content will have your business up and running and on its way to success!”

Karen Reddick, MVA of V-&-E-Services
http://www.vandeservices.com

 

"I decided to purchase Patty's book "Failure is NOT an Option" after reading all of the topics that would be covered. I have been in administration for close to 20 years and started my VA business about 8 months ago. Patty, all I can say is, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. Actually, I can't thank you enough. Your's is the first "manual" I have found that goes through every aspect of the Virtual Assistant business (with references and links). I also appreciate you for making your resource so affordable, especially for those just starting out. I have been operating pretty successfully over the past several months, but with the information I learned from your book, I feel even more confident in the career choice I have made. Thank you again for such an amazing resource."
Jacqueline Jackson, Micro-Management Virtual Solutions
www.mmvirtualsolutions.com

 

Failure is NOT an Option! is in a word awesome! Not only is it a great step-by-step guide for a new Virtual Assistant, but information can also be gleaned by one who has been in the business for years. I am very excited about recommending this book to both aspiring and established Virtual Assistants.”
Becki Noles, Virtual Accuracy and VA Training
www.virtualaccuracy.com and www.vatraining.com

 

"I am emailing you to let you know that your e-book has helped me tremendously. I read the entire book in two sittings and am now going back through it step by step. It has inspired me and given me the confidence that I CAN achieve my goal of being a VA."
Karlee Koenig

 

Topics Covered in this e-book:

What is a Virtual Assistant?
Is Being a Virtual Assistant for Me?
Work Schedule
Goals as a Business Plan
Setting Your Goals
Find a VA Buddy/Coach
Deciding on a Niche and Target Market
Finding a Name
Establishing a Tagline
Signature Block
Office Location
Your Desk
Filing System
Equipment and Software Introduction
Phone Calls
Faxing Options
Internet
Software
License Requirements
Insurance
Paperwork
Initial Contact
Follow-up to Initial Call
Creating a Proposal
New Client Packet
Payment Plans
Other Payment Considerations
Doing the Work
Wrapping up with the Client
Domain and Hosting
Web Design
Color Scheme
Recommended Pages
Logo Design
Marketing Plan
Budget
Business Cards
Marketing Forms
Direct Mail Campaigns
Advertisements
Cold Calling
Referrals
30 Second Elevator Speech
Networking
Website
Newsletters/Articles
Marketing Plan Made Easy
Reputation
Skill Building
Communication
Networking

Plus: Tons of invaluable resource links!

 


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When you buy, you also get the following downloads free:

Sample Client Contact Forms

Sample Client Information Sheet

Excel sheet with Fax Information

Sample Marketing Letter

Service Pricing Work Sheet

Price Comparison Chart (comes in Excel so you can adapt it to your company)

 

"Failure is NOT an Option! A guide to setting up your Virtual Assistance practice SUCCESSFULLY"  is what Patty Benton uses with her coaching students to guide them through the process of setting up their business.  If coaching doesn't fit with your schedule or style, then this e-book is the next best thing.  It is straight to the point, honest, and packed with information that would take you years to accumulate.

 

Preview taken from Chapter 9:

 

Skill Building

Continually building your skills is so important!!! In any profession, there is a need for continually educating yourself to get raises and promotions. This is the same and even more important for your virtual assistance business. The world is changing so fast with the growth of technology, and we are truly on the cutting edge. We need to be aware of what is happening with current technology so we can help our clients make the right decisions for their business. We also want to make ourselves knowledgeable so our clients know they can count on us for any project. How do we do this? Subscribe to business and technology newsletters. They carry information that will keep you current. Take classes at your local college or online. There are many virtual assistant schools that provide training. They are wonderful programs that help assist you in the right direction, if this is what you choose. My favorite resource is Hewlett Packard’s Free Online courses. They are absolutely fabulous and have such a variety. Here is the link to check out these courses, http://h30187.www3.hp.com/,  and yes, they are absolutely FREE! Also, the SBA has a free online training program for setting up your business http://app1.sba.gov/survey/training_workshops/ .

 

This section is just a small example of the valuable information you will receive.  "Failure is NOT an Option! A guide to setting up your Virtual Assistance practice SUCCESSFULLY"  is packed with resources and valuable information to make sure you get started successfully!

 

Note from Patty Benton, author of "Failure is NOT an Option! A guide to setting up your Virtual Assistance practice SUCCESSFULLY" :

I am not a fluff type person.  I don't like long sales pages and I don't like to read books filled with a bunch of unnecessary words.  I like to get to the point.  I have written this book in my style.  I take you step by step in setting up your business, without filling it in with pretty words or unnecessary information.  I value your time and understand that you want to get your business going and don't want to spend time reading unnecessary information.  I am also very honest in the trials or bumps you may come across in establishing your business.  This is not a get rich quick business but something that takes long term commitment.  So that you know you are not alone, I share the trials of other virtual assistants in getting their businesses established throughout the e-book.  We all faced trials in getting started, and it was persistence that helped us overcome the hurdles to become successful.  You will run into trials in establishing your business, but that will make you stronger and better able to handle the day to day operations of your business.

 

My hope and goal is that by using this book, you will get a successful jumpstart on running your business and that it will help give you the knowledge you need to get over the hurdles that come up in every business.  I use this e-book in my coaching program with my students.  Visit www.virtualvacoach.com/ for more information on my coaching program.  If you have any further questions on this book, please feel free to contact me at ebook@virtualvacoach.com

 

Good luck in your future business endeavors!

 

God bless,
Patty Benton

www.virtualvacoach.com

www.moretimeu.org

Please contact me if you need any assistance in opening any of the documents. ebook@virtualvacoach.com
 


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