Becoming a virtual assistant can be rewarding, but it requires a lot of determination and patience. As there’s a low barrier to entry in this industry, the competition is pretty tough and it only gets harder to stand out with each passing day.
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However, there are a few tips you can use to make your journey to a successful VA a lot easier than it would otherwise be.
Educate Yourself
If you’re equipped with the right knowledge, you can have a much better chance of getting your first few gigs which would then make things significantly easier for you. So read up on how to go about becoming a successful VA as much as you can, and that alone will probably help you be better than the majority of your competition (other new VAs!).
Find Your Interests
While you can always be an all-in-one VA that does pretty much everything that’s asked of him or her, your chances of commanding a higher rate are much better if you specialize in something. It can be WordPress, managing an eCommerce store, helping a blogger and so on.
You may want to focus on some of your main interests and figure out whether there’s a need for a VA based on those interests.
You May Have to Work for Multiple Clients
Unlike a traditional job, where you only work for one employer, you may have to work for multiple clients as a VA. This is because you may or may not find a client willing to hire you full-time (or for the amount of time you’re willing to work for).
Also, having a few “backup” client never hurts, as sometimes clients stop working with the VA once their project is completed.
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