You’ve probably seen a LOT of posts from me about working from home. virtual assistant jobs. I love sharing information about this as a work from home option because there are so many routes to take that are cost effective, and there are many ways to tailor it to your personality and skills.
Virtual assistants work for companies that hire multiple virtual assistants or work for themselves – or both! How you choose to proceed as a career path is up to you. It’s extremely flexible!
If I wasn’t blog full timeI would absolutely start selling my services as a virtual assistant so that I can continue to earn a living from home on my own terms.
Are you considering becoming a virtual assistant, but still hesitating? If so, here are seven good reasons to consider it. That said, I realize it’s not for everyone!
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7 reasons to become a virtual assistant
1 – It’s flexible
Most people who want to work from home have “flexibility” at the top of their list of reasons. The idea of not having to stick to a specific, set schedule is very appealing when you have children at home with you or other time-consuming responsibilities throughout the day.
Virtual assistants who work for themselves can decide when they work or not. And virtual assistants who work for companies that are hiring typically also have some scheduling flexibility, although there are some exceptions depending on who you work for.
2 – You can be paid for your specific skills, whatever they may be
Virtual assistants do virtually anything, and there is nothing specific that you NEED to be proficient in to make money as a virtual assistant.
Take what you already know how to do and offer it as part of your services!
If there are things you don’t know how to do, don’t worry. You can get paid to do what you already know, although learning something new to add to your list of services is always a good idea.
Just to give you an idea, here are several services that virtual assistants offer:
- Reply to emails
- Take calls
- Writing blog posts and articles
- Updating social media accounts
- Management/moderation of social media accounts
- Graphic design/photo editing
- Email distribution
- SEO Services (Search Engine Optimization)
- Management of customer calendars and schedules
- Personal purchases
And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. You can also take any of the things I listed above and narrow it down to an even MORE specific service offering.
For example, limit your social media management to only platforms you know and are comfortable with, or only offer a specific type of writing service (social media posts, blog posts, copywriting).
3 – You can earn a lot of money
Virtual assistant work can be very lucrative, especially if you work for yourself and find your own clients. It’s not uncommon for virtual assistants who run their own businesses to make $30 an hour or more!
If you work for a company that hires multiple virtual assistants, this is hit or miss and will depend entirely on what the company pays.
When it comes to working for a company, I’ve seen pay rates barely above minimum wage, while other companies pay $20 an hour or more.
For what it’s worth, the companies offering the best salaries require more experience and sometimes a degree as well.
4 – You become your own boss
If you work for yourself, you are your own boss. This means…
- You decide when you work
- You decide what you will charge
- You decide what specific type of work to do
5 – Never a dull moment
As a virtual assistant, you will likely NOT do the same thing every day. So if you’re someone who despises monotonous work – repeating the same task over and over again – you probably won’t have to do it!
Since you’ll likely be offering a variety of different services, you’ll likely find yourself performing different types of tasks throughout the day.
That said, if you prefer monotonous work (and it’s okay if you do!), you may not really enjoy virtual assistant work unless you plan to offer only one or a few services to your clients.
6 – You can work part-time or full-time
Unless you work for a company that hires virtual assistants, you’ll have the option to decide whether you want to work part-time, full-time, or change that depending on what you do from week to week.
No one will ever tell you how much or how little you work. It’s up to you.
7 – People will always need virtual assistants
Virtual assistants are in high demand. Business owners, especially those whose startups are growing faster than they can manage, need HELP.
Business owners need virtual assistants for all kinds of reasons, but the main reasons are…
- They don’t have time to take on some small but nonetheless important tasks.
- They have neither the time nor the desire to acquire certain skills in order to effectively manage a certain part of their business.
- They ignore things like social media marketing, blogging, and customer outreach/retention because they don’t have the time to do it.
- There are certain tasks that come with running a business that they know how to do, but don’t enjoy doing!
It all depends on time and skills. Business owners are busy. There are so many moving parts to successfully running a business, and business owners often can’t – on their own – realistically give each piece the attention it needs.
Once they realize this, they are usually very happy to hand over this work to someone who knows how to do it for them.
Interested? Here are some resources for you!
If I caught your attention and you want to learn more about how to become a virtual assistant for working from home, you’ll want to check out the resources I’m sharing with you below:
1 – Your Quick Guide to Working From Home as a Virtual Assistant – $10
I’ve written an informative, no-nonsense guide that goes into much more detail on all of the above regarding working from home virtual assistants.
In the e-book I give more information about the pros and cons of working for yourself as a virtual assistant or working for a company as a virtual assistant.
Plus there are huge lists of services you can offer, software/tools you might need to start your own business, where to find clients, AND I’ll give you a bonus list of 50 real, legit companies (with links to apply now) that regularly hire people to work for them as virtual assistants!
2 – Virtual Assistant Checklist and Starter Kit
For something simpler that you can read fairly quickly, you can download this Virtual Assistant Checklist and Starter Kit (also created by Abbey Ashley) for FREE. This gives you:
- Abbey’s signature method for starting a virtual assistant business, all in one easy-to-follow plan
- How to Start Earning Real Money Working From Home Without Any Special Certification
- Some free training provided on the last page
- How to set up your business and be ready to find clients in just one week!
Go here to download it for free.
That sums it all up for you! I hope today’s article was informative and empowered you to work from home as a virtual assistant.
Good luck in whatever you choose to do!
Anna Thurman is a work-from-home blogger and mom of two. She has been researching and reviewing remote jobs for over 15 years. His findings are published weekly here on Real Ways to Earn.
