Work From Home as a Virtual Assistant
What you will learn
Determine if being a virtual assistant is right for you
Learn what you need to do before opening for business
Set your business policies and set yourself up for success
Learn how to set your rates
Prepare your business for launch
Create processes for the day to day running of your home based business
Successfully launch your business
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Comidoc Review
Our Verdict
This course is best viewed as an introduction for those interested in becoming virtual assistants. Covering foundational aspects like policy-setting and rate determination, there's a substantial amount of information on the business side of things which should be helpful to budding VAs. Unfortunately, it leaves more advanced or specialized subjects untouched in favor of maintaining its focus on setting up shop. In summary, while this course does well in providing solid building blocks for novice virtual assistants, don't expect extensive exploration into the day-to-day life or tech aspects essential to the trade. Consider using it as a springboard along with other relevant resources that will help round out your learning journey.
What We Liked
- The course offers a wealth of resources for setting up a virtual assistant business.
- Covers important topics like setting business policies, rates, and preparing for launch.
- Includes practical insights on why certain actions are recommended in the business setup process.
- Provides helpful templates and worksheets to aid in creating documents and organizing forms.
Potential Drawbacks
- The first section may seem patronizing and overly focused on self-assessment instead of practical advice.
- Only briefly touches upon specific skills or knowledge beyond business setup tasks.
- Lectures sometimes feel scripted, leading to a less engaging learning experience.
- Limited coverage on handling certain VA responsibilities like emailing, social media and technology.