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

"I was quite impressed with the level of detail in this book. It was far more than I expected. I have already been disappointed with many e-book purchases over the course of the last couple of months and I had actually given up. The links you offered were very informative. I found myself clicking on each one and using many of the resources you listed. It is the perfect resource for anyone starting out as a Virtual Assistant."
Marta Costa, Va-4-Hire, www.va-4-hire.com

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!

E-book Price $24.97

(Please note:  This book is currently offered only in e-book format.)

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.

"I think a huge benefit of this book that you are walking them thru the steps and showing examples along the way. That is a HUGE relief to the new VA's coming in. I know that as a fairly new VA, if I had had that help, I would have gotten started soo much sooner."
Rebecca L. Thompson, www.clrvirtualconnection.com

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.

"Patty Benton walks the talk. She knows how those of us setting up a VA business feel and teaches the reader how to develop their VA business while keeping a positive attitude when things don’t go quite the way you expected. Her book, Failure is NOT an Option!, is full of hand holding and great advise on how to begin the process to setting up a successful VA business. This book is a definite must for all new virtual assistants and could turn into their favorite handbook of rules for success."

Anonymous

Only Some of the 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
Deciding on a Niche and Target Market
Finding a Name
Establishing a PROFESSIONAL email Address
Filing System
Equipment and Software Introduction
Faxing Options
Insurance
Paperwork
Payment Plans
Other Payment Considerations
Domain and Hosting
Marketing Plan
Budget
Marketing Methods
Networking
Website
Marketing Plan Made Easy
Web 2.0: Social Media Marketing contributed by Teri Dempski
What are the Benefits of Blogging? contributed by Kathie Thomas
Blogging for Business contributed by Kathie Thomas
Additional Social Media Resources
Client Types
Setting Boundaries
Reputation
Skill Building
Communication
And many more topics to build a solid foundation...
Plus: Tons of invaluable resource links and support documents!
 

"I wouldn't have a bookshelf without it. Patty has achieved what so many aspire to without success - explaining the bricks and mortar of starting and building a virtual business in non-intimidating language and without jargon. The ease of reading belies the value of the content. "Failure Is Not An Option" is as useful to me after ten years in business as it will be to the aspiring business owner; and it has a permanent place on my bedside table." Terence Kierans (aka TK) Cyberspace Virtual Services, www.virtualservices.com.au, www.virtualservices.com.au/CVS_blog

E-book Price $24.97

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

And more!

Foundation of the book:

"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.

"I am a graduate of the JERPAT Advanced Failure is Not an Option program. I found this book to very valuable in information, in improving my business. There are many small missing pieces to being successful as a business owner. This book provided me with those missing pieces. I highly recommend that business owners buy this book, whether you are just starting or have been in business for years. It is a must read for any business owner."
Kimberly Grass Virtual Workforce www.virtualwf.com

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!

"Congratulations Patty, As a newbie this book is a wealth of information. I had been searching the internet for help with writing my business plan, now thanks to you it is almost complete. I really appreciated all of the internet links as well as these are very helpful when you are just starting. I am also in the process of setting my schedule to fit in with my current job, my new business, my family time and most importantly my ME time. Thanks Marie Lally, I-Ree-Lee-Assist, www.i-ree-lee-assist.com.au 

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 . 

Good luck in your future business endeavors!

God bless,
Patty Benton

www.virtualvacoach.com

www.moretimeu.org

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Here's what others are saying:

"As usual, Patty Benton proves just how wonderful a coach she is with this newest version of Failure Is Not an Option! Highly recommended for those interested in starting a Virtual Assistant Business."
Lesa Witherington Print Design Studio http://www.print-design-studio.com

"Failure Is Not An Optionis not only a book, but it is a business-builder. I found it to be a step-by-step guide to be used to set up my business. I felt that I had a business coach to guide and answer my questions. Patty knows what it takes to build a successful business from the setting your goals, to the paperwork to working with your clients and she covers it all. I recommend Failure is not an Option to all new Virtual Assistants. You will not be disappointed."
Sheila Edens, Sheer Elegance Virtual Assistant, www.sheerelegancevirtualassistant.com

"I think it is a fantastic book and I have learnt some tips from the book, which I will be putting to good use myself. Well done and I wish you every Success!"
Heather Treglown, An Online Office with Pride, http://globaloptionsmarket.com

"Failure Is Not An Option" is a very helpful guide to starting up a Virtual Assistant service. It is well written, entertaining and easy to read and comprehend. Being relatively new to the VA industry I learned a lot of great tips that actually helped my productivity. I also utilized the 30-second elevator speech suggestion at a social networking function that ultimately led to a new client, increasing my monthly revenue by 18%. I highly recommend "Failure Is Not An Option". Kate Kelly ExecAssist, LLC www.ExecAssistLLC.com

"Patty's book "Failure is NOT an Option" is a fantastic read. Working as a Virtual Assistant, the book not only clarified that I am heading in the right direction, but it also filled in the gaps. Patty you are a fantastic writer, your book is easy to read and you have shared valuable information with the world. Good luck!" Nina Eason, Eason Secretarial and Business Services, www.easonsbs.com.au

"I feel that this book really helps new VA's to make goals and actively work toward them. It tells VA's what they need to know in starting and building their business and gives them a reliable resource to go back to time and time again for support when they need it. I would recommend this book to anyone thinking of starting their own VA business." Erin Alli, Essential Assistance, www.essentialassisting.com

"Failure is not an Option is one of the best books I’ve read regarding the VA business. It is full of useful information that I feel would be of benefit both to the novice and also the experienced VA. I would highly recommend it. It holds a very important place in my reference library. Thanks for writing such a great book and sharing it with us."
Patricia Donmall, Conors Admin Services, http://conorsadmin.weebly.com

"Patty did a great job with this book. It's a vital read for entrepreneurs and VA's alike."
Anonymous

"I wish I'd had this book when starting my business! I have read many books on the topic of starting a Virtual Assistant business over the years and can honestly say "Failure Is Not An Option" is the most comprehensive handbook I've seen. Patty walks you through every aspect of setting up and starting your VA business, including examples and templates of important forms and documents. Throughout the book, concrete examples make it easier to adapt the advice to your own situation. If you set up your business as you work through the book, you will have a solid business model and a jump-start on landing your first client by the end. If you're serious about starting a Virtual Assistant business, you need to get this book! It's an investment you won't regret."
Cindy Opong President, Creative Assistants, President-Elect 2009-2010 IVAA, www.ivaa.org, www.CreativeAssistants.com

“I have been working online in my home-based business for 8 years yet I still found Patty Benton’s e-book Failure is Not an Option packed with vital information and time saving and efficiency tips – a key area of weakness for me that Patty’s advice has helped to tame. This e-book is so positive and supportive while not glossing over the hard work and commitment needed to start and grow a successful VA or online service business. With this e-book in hand, many more first time VAs will achieve success.”
Beverley Neil, d’Scriptive Words, www.onlineresumewriterscourse.com

"Failure is NOT an Option! by Patty Benton is a breath of fresh air for anyone who may be hyperventilating over all the details of starting a VA business. Patty has a simple, common sense approach to business start-up strategies. Who knew that the dreaded business plan could be as simple as setting a few strategic goals? Patty offers terrific resource recommendations and shares personal insights into methods and tools that work for her and other experienced VAs. As a new VA I have been bogged down in over preparing and under achieving. After reading Failure is NOT an Option! I have a much clearer picture of what I must do immediately, what I need to do soon, and what I should do as my business grows. This is a well organized handbook that I intend to keep at my fingertips."
Karen Cole, MBA, Aveon Business Services, www.aveonservices.com

"Patty Benton’s e-book “Failure is NOT an Option” is an absolutely awesome resource for those starting out as Virtual Assistants. Patty clearly and concisely spells out everything you need to know; from the most basic start-up requirements through to more advanced information required to market and grow your business. I found the Sections on establishing Business Procedures, your Business Plan and Marketing to be particularly excellent and useful. If you have finances only to buy once resource when setting up your VA Business, you couldn’t go wrong in spending your money on Patty’s book. It truly is a fantastic all-around resource."
Fiona Davidson, Swift Online Secretarial, www.s-o-s.net.au

"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
 

E-book Price $24.97

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