Is Being a Virtual Assistant Right For You?
  • Do You Have What it Takes?
  • The Seven Things Every Virtual Assistant Should Know
Preparation
  • Prepare Yourself Part I
  • Prepare Yourself Part II
  • Prepare Yourself Worksheet
  • Equip Your Office
Creating Your Business
  • Choosing a Business Name
  • Your Domain Name
  • Local Name Availability
  • Things to Avoid When Naming Your Business
  • Business Name Worksheet
  • Business Licensing
  • Business Structure
  • Trademark & Registration
  • Business Links & Registration Resources
Before You Launch
  • Create Your Business Policies Part I
  • Create Your Business Policies Part II
  • Setting Your Rates: Finding Your Value
  • Setting Your Rates: The Cost of Doing Business
  • Setting Your Rates: Claiming Your Value
  • How to Respond When a Client Balks at Your Rates
  • Being the Boss
  • Setting Your Rates Worksheets
  • Business Costs Worksheet
  • Finding Your Niche Part I
  • Finding Your Niche Part II
  • Finding Your Niche Worksheet
  • Preparing for Clients: Retainers & Projects
  • Preparing for Clients: Contracts & Agreements
  • Preparing for Clients: Professional Bio & Policies
  • Preparing for Clients: Payments & Pre-Payments
  • Your Website is Important
  • Create an Intro Packet
  • Creating Your Intro Packet: The Business Profile
  • Creating Your Intro Packet: Services, Mission & More
  • Creating Your Intro Packet: Pricing, Policies & Assessment
  • Using Your Intro Packet
  • Intro Packet Templates
  • Preparing Winning Proposals
  • Proposal Template
  • Creating a Contract
  • Contract Example
Open for Business
  • When You Are Your Brand
  • The Client Intake Process
  • Initial Contact
  • The Client Intake Form
  • Client Assessment Form
  • Client Information Sheet
  • Client Consultation Form
  • The Consultation
  • Expectations
  • Caring for Your Clients
  • Client Problems
In Conclusion
  • A Word or Two of Advice
Bonus Lectures
  • Client Gifting One
  • Client Gift Two