BECOME A VIRTUAL ASSISTANT (WORK REMOTELY) AND MAKE YOURSELF SOME MONEY

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BECOME A VIRTUAL ASSISTANT (WORK REMOTELY)

 

If you are unemployed, own a laptop and you are proficient in Microsoft please consider being a virtual office assistant.

You can make +R500 p/d on a good day

 

 

WHAT IS A VIRTUAL ASSISTANT?

A Virtual Assistant is someone who offers support to businesses and professionals. A Virtual Assistant uses technology / computer to perform tasks remotely rather than commuting to a physical location.

 

What Does a Virtual Assistant Do?

  • Complete administrative tasks from a remote location
  • Manage email accounts
  • Schedule calls and meetings
  • Make travel arrangements

 

Below is a step by step guide on how you can get it done:

How to become a virtual assistant

Requirements:
Own a laptop, be proficient in Microsoft, have a good internet connection and good communication skills.

 

As a virtual assistant you will do administrative work on behalf of a business or an entrepreneur.

 

Where to start?

Create a profile

1. Outline your experiences and/or expertise

2. Be clear about the type of services you are offering

3. Make sure you meet targets on time (it will help build a good reputation for you which guarantees returning clients)

4. Do not short sell yourself but be reasonable with pricing

5. Take atleast 50% deposit before completing a task (some clients are difficult)

6. You can charge anything between R150- R300 per task depending on the task or workload ( two small tasks = R600)

 

Disclaimer: the amount you make depends on the work you put in, consistency, a good reputation therefore what I make might be different to what you will make!

 

You need to advertise your work. Target small/medium businesses, entrepreneurs, Tenderpreneurs and even startup companies (admin work ya ba nyesa)

 

Services you can offer:
(but not limited to)

– General Admin work (handling emails/organizing meetings/ sending and receiving documents/ typing/ filing/ organizing and capturing data etc)
– Customer support
– Website management if they have one
– Social media management

 

Where to find Virtual Assistant jobs:

Platforms like these are a good place to start. You can get your first client within the first week if you are active.

– Fiverr

– Fancy Hand

– LinkedIn
– Indeed

1. Link for Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/categories/business/virtual-assistant-services

2. Link for Fancy Hands: https://www.fancyhands.com/jobs

 

Or you can choose to be completely independent and market yourself

If you want to be independent of any freelance platform then join online communities for entrepreneurs or businesses. You will get your clients there.

Use your social media presence to advertise your services

 

Tips:

● Be consistent
● Build a good client relationship (guarantees returning clients)
● Advertise yourself
● Don’t sell yourself short
● Be patient especially when you are just starting

 

ALL THE BEST!

 

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