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1. 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT Presented by: VirtualAssistant.org 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

2. HOW DO YOU KEEP UP WITH THE VIRTUAL ASSISTANCE INDUSTRY? 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

3. WHO WOULD EVER THINK THAT SECRETARIAL SERVICES WOULD EVOLVE WORLDWIDE, NOW CALLED VIRTUAL ASSISTANCE? 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

4. TO STARTWITH… 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

5. YOU HAVE TO BE AN EXPERIENCED VIRTUAL ASSISTANT YOURSELF OF COURSE. 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

6. FROM THERE… 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

7. YOUR SKILLS ARE EVALUATED IF YOU HAD SOME EXPERIENCE IN DIFFERENT KINDS OF TASKS. 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

8. THE FOLLOWING ARE TEN STEPS TO GET AHEAD IN THE VIRTUAL ASSISTANTINDUSTRY: 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

9. Train and utilize training resources Build your online resume Be the best in what you do Get recommendations Be certified Virtual Assistant Know the latest Track your work records Are you well-equipped? Do the pledge of ethics Participate in the Virtual Assistant community 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

10. TRAIN AND UTILIZE TRAINING RESOURCES E-books, Audio, and Videos 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

11. IF YOU WANT TO IMPROVE ON YOUR KNOWLEDGE BASE AND SKILLS.. 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

12. YOU CAN SEARCH ONLINE FOR FREE TRAINING RESOURCES. 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

13. DOWNLOADABLE E-BOOKS, AUDIO, AND VIDEOS. 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

14. TRAINING PROGRAMS ARE ALSO PROVIDED BY SEVERAL ORGANIZATIONS LIKE ASSIST U. 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

15. BEING TRAINED LETS YOU NETWORK WITH OTHER VIRTUAL ASSISTANTS AND MENTORS. 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

16. THESE PEOPLE HAVE THE EXPERIENCE TO EQUIP YOUR SKILLS FOR YOUR CAREER. 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

17. BE CERTIFIED International Virtual Assistants Association 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

18. REMEMBER THAT VIRTUAL ASSISTANCE IS NOT A REGULATED PROFESSION.. 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

19. BUT AT LEAST... 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

20. YOU CAN GET CERTIFIED… 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

21. TRAINING PROGRAMS DO OFFER CERTIFICATES AFTER YOU FINISH THEM.. 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

22. TELL MORE TO YOUR CLIENTS.. 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

23. WHAT YOU HAVE IS AN INDISPENSABLE PROOF THAT YOU ARE A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT.. 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

24. THE INTERNATIONAL VIRTUAL ASSISTANTS ASSOCIATION CAN GET YOU CERTIFIED! 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

25. KNOW THE LATEST Facebook business page 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

26. DO YOU KNOW THE LATEST TOOLS USED OUT THERE? 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

27. HOW ABOUT TRENDS ON VIRTUAL ASSISTANCE? 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

28. AN EXAMPLE .. 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

29. IS THE FACT THAT FACEBOOK CAN BE USED AS A “PAGE”.. 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

30. USE AS A STRATEGY FOR YOUR CLIENT’S FACEBOOK BUSINESS PAGE… 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

31. IT’S JUST SIMPLY READING THE NEWS AND KEEPING YOURSELF UPDATED.. 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

32. PARTICIPATE IN THE VA COMMUNITY VA Community forums 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

33. ANOTHER WAY OF BUILDING NETWORKS IS PARTICIPATING IN THE COMMUNITY.. 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

34. BUT WAIT.. 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

35. IN WHAT COMMUNITY SHOULD YOU JOIN? 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

36. FORUMS ARE GOOD CHANNELS TO BUILD ONE.. 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

37. KNOWING THE LATEST AND TRAINING WITH THEIR RESOURCES ARE BONUSES. . 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

38. ONE FORUM ABOUT VIRTUAL ASSISTANCE IS FOUND @ http://www.virtualassistant.org/forums 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

39. ATTENDCONFERENCES AND EVENTS LIKE THOSE LISTED IN 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

40. DO THE PLEDGE OF ETHICS “To my clients, I promise…” 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

41. Well, 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

42. I don’t mean literally putting your right hand over your heart and say.. 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

43. “To my clients, I promise…” 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

44. VIRTUAL ASSISTANTSARE EXPECTED TO OBSERVE ETHICS.. 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

45. Only trusted VAs out there protect sensitive information about their clients.. 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

46. Always be HONEST about your credentials with your colleagues.. 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

47. Always Do Your BEST! 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

48. GET RECOMMENDATIONS Ask for recommendations.. 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

49. HAVE YOU EVER WORKED OR ARE YOU CURRENTLYWORKING WITH A CLIENT? 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

50. WHEN YOU HAVE ESTABLISHED A RELATIONSHIP ALREADY… 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

51. IT’S ALRIGHT TO ASK FOR RECOMMENDATIONS.. 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

52. IT’S CONSIDERED IMPRESSIVE WHEN A CLIENT READS YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS.. 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

53. AND.. 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

54. LEARNS HOW YOU ARE VALUED BY YOUR FORMER CLIENTS.. 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

55. TRACK YOUR WORK RECORDS Never miss details of tasks you have done.. 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

56. SIMILAR WITH RECOMMENDATIONS, ONLY THAT THIS IS FOR YOUR RESUME.. 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

57. NEVER MISS DETAILS OF TASKS YOU HAVE DONE.. 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

58. GOALS YOU HAVE ACHIEVED AND SKILS YOU HAVE DEVELOPED.. 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

59. The more accomplishments you’ve had, the better the chance at landing a new client. 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

60. BUILD YOUR ONLINE RESUME Further expand your presence… 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

61. THIS IS ESPECIALLY USEFUL FOR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS.. 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

62. FURTHER EXPANDYOUR PRESENCE! 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

63. Putting up a website dedicated to telling clients about what you do and did as a VA.. 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

64. MAKE IT AS A CHANNEL TO SHARE RESOURCES AND TIPS TOO.. 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

65. If you can’t do that, at least create a blog or join social networks. 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

66. How about creating a virtual resume in a presentation or video format? 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

67. That way you can share your work records through a much more understandable medium than a paper resume. 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

68. ARE YOU WELL-EQUIPPED? MS Office, Google apps, call and messenger apps 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

69. IF YOUR ANSWER IS YES.. CONGRATULATIONS! 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

70. You have the basic tools in providing quality services to your clients. 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

71. EVEN THOUGH SOME CLIENTS PROVIDE SOFTWARE/HARDWARE FOR YOU.. 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

72. IT’S A PLUS WHEN YOU HAVE.. 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

73. BE THE BEST IN WHAT YOU DO Become a better virtual assistant.. 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

74. TO SUM IT UP, 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

75. You make your client happier as you keep growing to become a better VA. 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

76. No matter what perspective you see better; leverage your career by following these tips. 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

77. MAKE YOURSELF COMPETITIVE. 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

78. It’s time to step up to the plate and become a top class VIRTUAL ASSISTANT. 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

79. THANK YOU. 10 TIPS IN BECOMING A BETTER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

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