Our survey resulted in a number of excellent and interesting questions. Thanks to everyone that participated.
We’ve grouped al the questions and fit them into the following categories and listed a few typical questions that were asked.
Main Categories
I. How to start Virtual Assistant business (12 questions)
- How do I go about starting my own virtual assistant business?
- Do I work for you, or do I have to start my own entity?
II.Marketing, Networking and Getting Clients (35 Questions)
- What are the best marketing tips for getting a VA business off the ground?
- How do I network with clients without sounding needy?
- My main question is where do I get clients. All I want to do is typing?
III. Services (7 Questions)
- How much PA work is out there that we as VAs can do?
- What are the most sought after skills requested by clients?
IV. Determining Rates and Payment Processing (11 Questions)
- I just don’t know what rates to charge or how to determine it
- What can I use for international or overseas payments – to be able to withdraw money in SA?
V. VA Training (3 Questions)
- What training is available in South Africa
VI. VA Business and Business Practices (12 Questions)
- Do I need to change my tax status with SARS?
- How do you work with a client virtually?
- Is South Africa ready for Virtual Assistants
VII. Technology (3 Questions)
- How do you keep up to date with the newest technology?
VIII. Educating Clients about Virtual Assistance (8 Questions)
- How do you convince clients of the benefits of hiring a VA
IX. Website (4 Questions)
- Who can I use as a host for my website
X. Niche and Target Markets(3 Questions)
- How do I establish myself as an expert in my niche
XI. Time management (4 Question)
- Where do I find the time to do all I need to do for my clients
XII. Equipment (4 Questions)
- What are the basic/minimum requirements in terms of hardware / software and communication equipment?
XIII. Mentoring (3 Questions)
- Do I need a mentor and how do I find the right mentor
Stay tuned as we will be answering these (and more) burning questions soon.
If you can think about something that is not on the list, feel free to pop it into the comment box below.
Hi Irene, yes out training and information is open to anybody. You can sign-up to receive information, training and tips from us at http://www.be-virtual-assistant-wise.com/
My company is based in Harare, Zimbabwe. WE offer transcription, secretarial and graphic designing services. How can we be able to source jobs in South Africa and is your training open to foreigners like us. Our business is global, we deal with clients in China and other countries and we are trying to make headway with other international organisations in this area of virtual assistance. Could you please assist. Irene