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The SET BACK and PROGRESS,[object Object],of being a Virtual Assistant,[object Object]
There are two sides of a thing: ,[object Object]
GOOD,[object Object],BAD,[object Object]
Being a virtual assistant doesn’t make one,[object Object],immune,[object Object],to this reality.,[object Object]
photo by swamibu @ flickr,[object Object],It has ADVANTAGES and DISADVANTAGES.,[object Object]
So if you are planning to become one,,[object Object]
then you might as well look into the real picture of a virtual assistant.,[object Object]
Advantages,[object Object],+,[object Object]
1,[object Object],You ,[object Object],are,[object Object],the,[object Object],boss.,[object Object]
See?,[object Object],He agrees.,[object Object],photo by armchairphotos @ flickr,[object Object]
Who ,[object Object],doesn’t ,[object Object],want,[object Object],boss?,[object Object],to be ,[object Object],the,[object Object]
Being a virtual assistant, you become the boss of your business.,[object Object]
You,[object Object],decide on your own,[object Object]
You,[object Object],set your own goals ,[object Object]
You,[object Object], give the services you want,[object Object]
photo by nicolas-baltenneck @ flickr,[object Object],Since you have the freedom to choose your services…,[object Object]
you will be able to focus on your skills or your specialties and you can decide whether you will undergo training or not. ,[object Object]
2,[object Object],Work ,[object Object],from,[object Object],home.,[object Object]
Like what he does.,[object Object],photo by elkilla @ flickr,[object Object]
the opportunity to work from home is the biggest advantages of being a virtual assistant ,[object Object],photo by practicalowl @ flickr,[object Object]
photo by mishmish @ flickr,[object Object],If you are a mother, you can look after your kids and take care of them.,[object Object]
all you need:,[object Object],computer,[object Object],+,[object Object],internet connection ,[object Object]
3,[object Object],Low start-up cost,[object Object],&,[object Object],decide your own pay ,[object Object]
The cost of being a ,[object Object],virtual assistant is ,[object Object],low.,[object Object]
All you need other than your technical skills...,[object Object],… is an office.,[object Object],photo by paladin27 @ flickr,[object Object]
A spare room in the attic ,[object Object],or under the stairs will do.,[object Object]
Now…,[object Object],ATTIC,[object Object],photo by lornajane @ flickr,[object Object],BASEMENT,[object Object],doesn’t this look nice?,[object Object],Photo by photopaulm @ flickr,[object Object]
Being a virtual assistant requires the use of an internet connection and a computer…,[object Object],…thus, these two will be of utmost importance than other office amenities. ,[object Object]
Also,[object Object],being a virtual assistant,,[object Object],POWER,[object Object],you will have all the,[object Object],to decide how much,[object Object],you earn.,[object Object]
+,[object Object],work smart,[object Object],work hard,[object Object],$,[object Object],$,[object Object],$,[object Object],$,[object Object],$,[object Object],$,[object Object],,,[object Object],=,[object Object],a chance to earn that six figure income you’ve been dreaming,[object Object]
4,[object Object],and,[object Object],In,[object Object],Interesting,[object Object],Demand,[object Object]
photo by raindropturkishhouse @ flickr,[object Object],Working as a virtual assistant gives you a chance to work with different cultures and various personalities. ,[object Object],photo by w3i_yu @ flickr,[object Object]
Plus, there is a GLOBAL CRAZE for outsourcing nowadays, ,[object Object],making the DEMAND for virtual assistants REMAIN HIGH and expected to rise.,[object Object]
The business world today just can’t live without a virtual assistant.,[object Object],photo by lucbyhet @ flickr,[object Object]
5,[object Object],Able to help,[object Object],entrepreneurs…,[object Object],SUCCEED,[object Object]
Perhaps there is nothing more rewarding than the capacity to help especially to your fellow entrepreneur.,[object Object],photo by tulanesally @ flickr,[object Object]
helping other businesses accomplish their goal is what made a virtual assistant so interesting ,[object Object]
VIRTUAL TAP,[object Object],That,[object Object],on the shoulder ,[object Object],through their positive feedback ,[object Object],is such ,[object Object],a spirit lifter.,[object Object]
Disadvantages,[object Object],-,[object Object]
1,[object Object],No ,[object Object],Benefits,[object Object],&,[object Object],You Pay Your Own Tax,[object Object]
Since you are working on your own, you have ,[object Object],no benefits to start with. ,[object Object],photo by mjohnso @ flickr,[object Object]
x,[object Object],No health care,[object Object],benefits,[object Object],x,[object Object],No sick leaves,[object Object],x,[object Object],No vacation pays,[object Object],and above all ,[object Object]
Also, in some states and countries, registering your internet business is required.,[object Object]
Your local law might require you to pay taxes by working on your own or running your own business.,[object Object],photo by alancleaver @ flickr,[object Object]
2,[object Object],Requires Discipline ,[object Object],&,[object Object],Dedication,[object Object]
Yup,[object Object],.,[object Object],.,[object Object],.,[object Object],discipline,[object Object],photo by zsoltvajda @ flickr,[object Object]
photo by blmurch @ flickr,[object Object],Since you will be near to your family, most probably you will be interrupted by them when you are working.,[object Object]
Working from home requires some level of discipline and dedication.,[object Object],photo by gurana @ flickr,[object Object]
3,[object Object],You,[object Object],work,[object Object],alone,[object Object]
One deterrent towards becoming a virtual assistant is,[object Object],loneliness,[object Object],since you will be working on,[object Object],your own.,[object Object],photo by typefiend @ flickr,[object Object]
However, ,[object Object],joining a virtual assistant organization,[object Object],beneficial,[object Object],will,[object Object],be,[object Object],.,[object Object]
4,[object Object],Cannot work without internet connection,[object Object],&,[object Object],Hard to find clients,[object Object]
By its definition, ,[object Object],a virtual assistant requires an internet connection in order to function… ,[object Object],photo by devcentre @ flickr,[object Object]
…and finding a client doesn’t come easy.,[object Object],photo by ollieolarte @flickr,[object Object]
=,[object Object],Without work ,[object Object],No money,[object Object]
virtual assistant ,[object Object],business is not just all,[object Object],F,[object Object],U,[object Object],N,[object Object]
There are bright ,[object Object],and dark sides of it.,[object Object]
In the end, ,[object Object],it’s about you ,[object Object],as a person.,[object Object]
It’s up to,[object Object],YOU,[object Object],photo by jannem @ flickr,[object Object]
The decision to become a virtual assistant is in your hand.,[object Object],photo by 42232541@N04 @ flickr,[object Object]

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Notes de l'éditeur

  1. TheSet Back and Progress of being a Virtual Assistant
  2. there are two sides of a thing: good and bad.
  3. there are two sides of a thing: good and bad.
  4. Being a virtual assistant doesn’t make one immune to this reality.
  5. It has advantages and disadvantages.
  6. So, if you are planning to become one,
  7. then you might as well look into the real picture of a virtual assistant.
  8. Advantages
  9. You are the boss.
  10. Boss image
  11. Who doesn’t want to be the boss?
  12. certainly being a virtual assistant, you become the boss of your business.
  13. You decide on your own.
  14. You decide on your own. You will set your own goals and the services you want to offer to your clients.
  15. You decide on your own. You will set your own goals and the services you want to offer to your clients.
  16. Since you got the freedom to choose your services,
  17. you will be able to focus on your skills or your specialties and you can decide whether you will undergo training or not.
  18. Work from home.
  19. the opportunity to work from home Is the biggest advantages of being a virtual assistant
  20. If you are a mother, you can look after your kids and take care of them.
  21. as a virtual assistant, all you need is a computer and an internet connection at home.
  22. Low start-up cost and you can decide your own pay.
  23. The cost of being a virtual assistant is low.
  24. All you need other than your technical skills is an office.
  25. A spare room in the attic or under the stairs will do.
  26. Being a virtual assistant requires the use of an internet connection and a computer thus, these two will be of utmost importance than other office amenities.
  27. Also Being a virtual assistant, you will have all the power to decide how much you earn.
  28. If you work smart and hard, you got the chance to earn that six figure income you’ve been dreaming.
  29. Interesting and In Demand
  30. Working as a virtual assistant gives you a chance to work with different cultures and various personalities. Best of all, you are working on the things that can catch your interest.
  31. Plus, There is a global craze for outsourcing nowadays, making the demand for virtual assistants remain high and expected to rise.
  32. The business world today just can’t live without a virtual assistant.
  33. Able to help entrepreneurs succeed.
  34. Perhaps there is nothing more rewarding than the capacity to help especially to your fellow entrepreneur.
  35. helping other businesses accomplish their goal is what made a virtual assistant so interesting and rewarding
  36. That virtual tap on the shoulder through their positive feedback is such a spirit lifter
  37. Disadvantages
  38. No Benefits and you Pay your own tax
  39. Since you are working on your own, you got no benefits to start with.
  40. You got no sick and vacation pays and above all you have no health care benefits.
  41. Also In some states and countries, registering your internet business is required.
  42. Your local law might require you to pay taxes by working on your own or running your own business.
  43. Requires discipline and dedication.
  44. image
  45. Since you will be near to your family, most probably you will be interrupted by them when you are working.
  46. Working from home requires some level of discipline and dedication.
  47. You work alone
  48. One deterrent towards becoming a virtual assistant is loneliness since you will be working on their own.
  49. However, Joining a virtual assistant organization will be beneficial.
  50. Cannot work without internet connection and Hard to find clients.
  51. By its definition, a virtual assistant requires an internet connection in order to function and finding a client doesn’t come easy.
  52. Without work = no money.
  53. virtual assistant business is not just all fun.
  54. There are bright and dark sides of it.
  55. In the end, it’s about you as a person.
  56. It’s up to you.
  57. The decision to become a virtual assistant is in your hand.