Virtual Assistant Jobs: What They Are and Where to Find Them If you are handy with a computer, have self-motivation, organized, and like doing something different each day, you may be able to work from home as a virtual assistant! You might already hear a lot about virtual assistance if you've searched for online or work at home jobs. There are many opportunities for virtual assistants opening up online, as more businesses turn to the digital world. If you're interested in a job that allows you some flexibility, while also taking comfort in your home office, … [Read more...]
Answer Questions as a Researcher for Wonder
An ideal opportunity for individuals necessitating flexible hours, working as a Researcher with Wonder is perfect for job seekers with an interest in writing or an insatiable appetite for learning. Not only is this a unique position, it also has the possibility of being relatively lucrative, depending on your time commitment. Keep reading to learn more about working as a Researcher for Wonder. Who is Wonder? Wonder is an online research service, based out of New York, that offers businesses educated answers to their questions. Their mission … [Read more...]
Equivity Hires Virtual Assistants to Work From Home
Traditionally, a virtual assistant is someone that works from home and provides companies/businesses with support in many different areas. Administrative support, technical support, sales assistance and help with marketing are some of these areas. Equivity is a company that hires virtual assistants to provide services, while working from home, to their clients of professional people and businesses. The role of the Virtual Assistant at Equivity is to support their clients to have more time to do what they do best by taking care of the administrative and other basic … [Read more...]
Exercise Your Analytical Skills as an Expert Googler for Knurture
Have a knack for language? Always the first of your friends and family to seek out hard-to-find information? Love working on a computer? Working as an Expert Googler for Knurture is a great potential avenue to earn income from home! What is Knurture? Knurture is a design house that specializes in developing digital products for B2B and SaaS companies. The company has a special interest in startups and excels in producing interfaces that not only encourage company growth, but customer loyalty, with their patented Retention First Approach. A few of the clients they … [Read more...]
A Second Look at Thumbtack
One of my post popular posts was a review of the networking site, Thumbtack, which published on September 10, 2012. The post received over 60 comments, and still continues to receive them to this day. At the time, opinions varied on whether Thumbtack was a legitimate service or not. Personally, I have never doubted that Thumbtack is a legitimate site and service. I chose to close my account, because the site was not as user friendly as I thought it could be, and the leads were expensive. Sometimes the leads were as much as $8 each, which was non-refundable, … [Read more...]
Work Online as a Shopping Assistant for FETCH
FETCH is a revolutionary way to shop. Android and iPhone mobile users in the United States can download the FETCH app for free. Then, you can send a text or image to your personal buying assistant for help shopping. Leave it up to FETCH to find the best deals online for you. FETCH utilizes real humans to assist with shopping! Since the app is free to use, I decided to try it out myself. It is like having a personal assistant, for free! FETCH is a brand new company, that only recently hit the mobile app stores this year, 2014. What does a Shopping Assistant do … [Read more...]
Five Steps to Working as a Virtual Assistant
Americans work hard, and for many of us, there is not enough time in the day to complete everything that must be done. It is for that exact reason that virtual assistants have become popular. These Jack and Jane's of all trade are able to complete almost any small project so that their client can have more time. They work from home providing remote administrative support to a variety of professionals. For someone who has administrative experience or is just good at a lot of things, a virtual assistant position is the perfect work from home job or business idea. Here … [Read more...]
How To Write Faster Than Ever Before in 6 Easy Steps
If you're a freelance writer or content creator, speed is your friend. When you're starting out and you don't have very lucrative contracts, you often have to write multiple articles a day to achieve your target income. For example, if you want to earn $60 every day, and each article you write is worth $15, you will need to write 4 articles. When you consider that the average article is at least 300 words long, you will have to write 1200 words a day, at the very minimum. If you're new to writing, 1200 words might seem like a lot. But it really isn't. When you are … [Read more...]
Attracting New Customers to Your Online Business
Finding new customers and earning their repeated patronage is one of the largest challenges facing any online business, whether large or small. Learning effective strategies for attracting customers may seem overwhelming at first. Below are some of the most effective and efficient methods any company can adopt in order to draw in prospective customers: Network: Networking can provide incredible opportunities for increased customer traffic. Social media platforms make it easier than ever before to get in contact with prospective customers and generate buzz, but … [Read more...]
Make Money: How to Become a Freelance Consultant
Ever considered making money from your expertise and pursuing a career in freelance consulting? If you have a lot of knowledge about a certain topic, or have gained experience working in the same field for several years, you could become a consultant. Here are some top tips for starting your own successful and profitable consultancy business from home. Find Your Niche and Learn More About It You'll probably already know your niche and what field you are considering freelancing in. It may be that you have worked in one particular sector for many years, or … [Read more...]
Review of the Kinzer Projects
Are you tired of large bidding sites? Would you prefer the quality of jobs over the quantity of jobs? Do you appreciate a site that advertises at several other sites? Then Kinzer Projects might be the place for you. What Exactly is Kinzer Project? The Kinzer Project or Kinzer Projects, LLC was founded in 2007 as a place for business owners to receive the outsourced help that they needed, so they could focus on their business not on the lack of needed talent and skills. Instead of bidding on jobs, independent contractors are invited to apply for … [Read more...]
eaHELP Hires Virtual Assistants
eaHELP connects fast paced companies with talented Virtual Assistants who are able to work remotely from all over the United States. eaHELP has a christian foundation that focuses on having a heart of gratitude, being a servant and Glorifying God. What an eaHELP Virtual Assistant Looks Like eaHELP looks for experienced individuals who are able to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Virtual Assistants working for eaHELP need to be able to adapt to a changing environment and solve problems quickly. Being up to date on the latest internet trends and apps is a … [Read more...]
Q/A: How to Market My Virtual Assistant Business
Question: I need some guidance. I am planning on creating my own business in virtual assisting. I need wisdom in how to advertise my business. I need to know how to get started. Any links would be more than appreciated. Thank you so very much. Answer: Most of the Virtual Assistants I know get their start by first creating a basic website- can even be a 1 page site with a way to contact you. Then they all go to sites like Elance and Odesk to look for work. Start small- building up from there. Once in a while you will find clients who turn out to be long … [Read more...]
Virtual Assisting at Time etc
Virtual Assisting is a broad job title. Essentially it is someone who works remotely to assist a client. How they assist the client can vary from basic data entry, website assistant, answering emails, making phone calls and really- as you can imagine- the list can go on and on. Being a virtual assistant is a great way to take your skill set and make a living online- from home. However, with competition from around the globe and finding many clients are short-term, being a virtual assistant can be a challenge. Welcome Time etc. What is Time Etc? Time etc is an … [Read more...]
Review of GetACoder
Are you a freelance writer who is always struggling to find work? Do you have a limited marketing budget to advertise your services? Have you exhausted the content mills? Well, then GetACoder might be the freelance place for you. What Exactly is GetACoder? GetACoder is a freelance writing site where freelancers go to bid on jobs. GetACoder likes to call itself a "global services marketing place" and has providers in 234 countries to back up that claim. GetACoder also prides itself on being a site that breaks down the barriers between buyers (clients) … [Read more...]
When To Seek Help from a Virtual Assistant
We've talked many times about making money as a virtual assistant. But you can also make money by hiring a virtual assistant. If you are running your own business or you are a freelancer who finds there are not enough hours in the week- then you will appreciate this advice. Buy Some Time! As your business is growing and becoming more and more profitable, you will find your time is very valuable. It can be highly frustrating when you have to spend precious time doing mundane essential tasks that feel like time suckers. As a professional blogger I have … [Read more...]
Review of Outskirts Press
Do you enjoy reading and feel passionate about promoting books that you believe in? Do you ever fantasize about the glamorous world of book publishing? Well, then Outskirts Press might be the ideal work-at-home (WAH) job for you! What Exactly is Outskirts Press? Outskirts Press is a full-service, online self-publishing and book marketing company for both aspiring and published authors. It was incorporated in 2003, and in 2007 The Denver Business Journal recognized the company for being the third fasting growing privately held company in Denver, … [Read more...]
Review of Zintro
Ever feel that you have a great deal of knowledge about many different things, but no where to use it? Or maybe at one time you had a lucrative career, but now no where to use the knowledge, since you are working at home. Well, think again. You can now market yourself as a consultant based on your own area of expertise and experience. Anything from chemical engineering to freelance copy-writing to home business enterprising. You can become a paid consultant by creating an account at Zintro.com. What exactly is Zintro? Zintro is a database that … [Read more...]
PeoplePerHour for All Types of Freelancers
What is PeoplePerHour? PeoplePerHour is similar in its core to sites like Odesk or Fiverr where you list your services and/or bid on tasks posted by freelance seekers. As a freelancer you can quickly set up a profile page to display your skills and services along with your hourly rate. Small Businesses turn to PeoplePerHour and post jobs they need completed, usually jobs that can be done remotely. Freelancers can then Bid on the Jobs posted. Doesn't "Bidding Site" Mean Low Wage Work? Usually that generalization would be correct. However, PeoplePerHour show … [Read more...]
Review of Zirtual
Zirtual has *paused* their business. More info to come. - 08/2015 I have heard the word Zirtual muttered around the work at home world for quite some time. I am now heavily into virtual assisting and I got excited when I was asked to review the company. Who is Zirtual? Zirtual, based out of San Francisco, has a very interesting and exciting background. You can learn more about it in this article by the founder herself- Maren Kate. Zirtual was created with passion and a drive to help people. In fact, Zirtual's self-proclaimed calling is to "save people’s most … [Read more...]
Review of Virtual Vocations
Several months ago, I received an email with a job listing in it from a client of mine "P.J." raving about this wonderful freelance site. She went on to boast about two good paying contracts that she had found there: one telecommuting and one solely work-at-home. Curious as I am, I just had to learn more about this site. Especially after seeing the type of job and salary listed in the email. How did Virtual Vocations get started? Virtual Vocations began in February 2007 and was founded by two siblings, who recognized the changing workforce. With rising … [Read more...]
The vWorker Buzz
Vworker is a freelance site similar to Elance and Freelancer. These sites all generally work the same way in that those needing work done post a job description, and those wanting to do the job bid on it. The hiring party then chooses the contractor they wish to do the job based on whatever criteria they choose. That being said, this review will focus on those aspects of vWorker that are unique from other similar sites, and whether or not you can make money there. How Much Does it Cost? The main difference with vWorker is that they do not charge a joining … [Read more...]
Virtual Assisting with Ziptask
I was recently introduced to a company called Ziptask. The more I learned about the company, the more I was reminded of FancyHands, another virtual assisting company. Ziptask relieves the burden of busy people by allowing them to post tasks that can be done remotely and then returned. They have a great explanation of who they are in this video: Work from Home for Ziptask? Ziptask offer remote based work that allows you to use your computer skills to become a virtual assistant. Whether you are skilled in Microsoft Office or Photoshop, they may have a … [Read more...]
Understanding Virtual Assisting – Part 15 – Self-Care for the VA and Why It is Important?
If you have been following this series, then you'll recall that to date we've discussed what a virtual assistant (VA) is and does. We have also discussed some of the steps to planning and launching your virtual assistant practice. If you haven't been following this series or seem to have forgotten parts of it, you may go to the navigation bar, click on "Virtual Assisting" and follow the drop-down menu to the "Series". Now we will discuss the MOST important part of your business. Because without YOU, there would be no VA practice. It will be YOU that your clients … [Read more...]
Understanding Virtual Assisting – Part 14 – A Typical Day in the Life of a VA
If you have been following this series, then you'll recall that to date we've discussed what a virtual assistant (VA) is and does. We have also discussed some of the steps to planning your virtual assistant practice, transitioning into it, finding clients, writing a business plan, and VA networks and organizations. If you haven't been following this series or seem to have forgotten parts of it, you may go to the navigation bar, click on "Virtual Assisting" and follow the drop-down menu to the "Series". Now we will discuss what a typical day looks like in the life … [Read more...]
Understanding Virtual Assisting – Part 13 – Networking and Organizations for Your VA Practice
If you have been following this series, then you'll recall that to date we've discussed what a virtual assistant (VA) is and does. We have also discussed some of the steps to planning your virtual assistant practice, transitioning into it, finding clients, and writing a business plan. If you haven't been following this series or seem to have forgotten parts of it, you may go to the navigation bar, click on "Virtual Assisting" and follow the drop-down menu to the "Series". Now we will discuss networks and organizations, which you can join both online and offline … [Read more...]
Understanding Virtual Assisting – Part 12 – Where Will You Find Your Clients?
If you have been following this series, then you'll recall that to date we've discussed what a virtual assistant (VA) is and does. We have also discussed some of the steps to planning your virtual assistant practice and transitioning into it. If you haven't been following this series or seem to have forgotten parts of it, you may go to the navigation bar, click on "Virtual Assisting" and follow the drop-down menu to the "Series". Now we will discuss where to find your clients. This will be one of the most important decisions you'll make, because this … [Read more...]
Review of Televated
Televated is a work-at-home company located in Mountain Green, Utah that has been in business for 15 years. Televated offers outsourced call center solutions to small and mid-sized businesses throughout the United States. These services include inbound calling, outbound calling, live chat, and email response. They are categorized in what is referred to as BPO (Business Process Outsourcing). Televated hires virtual assistants to work as independent contractors to provide these services to their clients. While Televated does serve a variety of clients and industries, … [Read more...]
Understanding Virtual Assisting – Part 11 – Writing Your Business Plan
If you have been following this series, then you'll recall that to date we've discussed what a virtual assistant (VA) is and does. We have also discussed some of the steps to planning your virtual assistant practice, transitioning into it, and finding clients. If you haven't been following this series or seem to have forgotten parts of it, you may go to the navigation bar, click on "Virtual Assisting" and follow the drop-down menu to the "Series". Now we will discuss how to write a business plan. Don't let this scare you. It's not as difficult as it seems and … [Read more...]
Becoming a Virtual Assistant in 21 Days
If this is not your first time visiting Work at Home Adventures, then you are likely aware of the fantastic series currently going on about Virtual Assisting. A good friend of mine who I have known online for several years, Leisa Good, was gracious enough to write a 15 post series walking the WAHA readers through the steps of becoming a Virtual Assistant. We still have a few posts to publish and you will see them over the next few weeks here at Work at Home Adventures. Once Leisa had combined her articles, it became clear she had something amazing! I encouraged … [Read more...]
Understanding Virtual Assisting – Part 10 – Transitioning into Your Virtual Assistant Practice
If you have been following this series, then you'll recall that to date we've discussed what a virtual assistant (VA) is and does. We have also discussed some of the steps to planning your virtual assistant practice. If you haven't been following this series or seem to have forgotten parts of it, you may go to the navigation bar, click on "Virtual Assisting" and follow the drop-down menu to the "Series". Now we will discuss how to transition into your virtual assistant practice. Transitioning here refers to how you will go from working for an employer (employed) to … [Read more...]
Understanding Virtual Assisting – Part 9 – Financing Your Virtual Assistant Practice
If you've been following this series, then you'll recall that to date we've discussed the definition of a VA and what a VA does. I've also given you practical advice and tips on how to begin planning your VA practice. If you haven't been following this series or have missed parts of it, you may go to the navigation bar, click on "Virtual Assisting" and follow the drop-down menu to the "Series". Now, we'll take a look at how to finance your VA practice. While most of us would like to fantasize about winning the lottery or having a rich uncle from Texas … [Read more...]
Review of Virtual Office VA Staffing
Virtual Office VA Staffing is a work-at-home company that hires virtual assistants to work as independent contractors. The company is relatively new making it hard to find a lot of information on. However, it has been in business for almost two years. The company is owned by Elsa Oden. Virtual Office VA Staffing's clientele are private real estate investors, who are searching for individuals wishing to sell their homes. These are home sellers who have already listed their homes on major real estate web sites and are hoping to hear from a potential … [Read more...]
Understanding Virtual Assisting – Part 8 – Exploring the Myths of Working at Home
If you have been following this series, then you'll recall that to date we've discussed what a VA is and does. I've also given you ideas and practical advice on how to begin planning your VA practice. However if you haven't been following this series or seem to have forgotten parts of it, you may go to the navigation bar, click on "Virtual Assisting" and follow the drop-down menu to the "Series". In this section, Part 8, we'll be discussing the common myths surrounding working at home. "Working at Home" is being defined here as working in a home … [Read more...]
What Will You Name Your VA Practice?
If you have been following this series, then you'll recall that to date we've discussed what a VA is and ways to begin planning your business. If you haven't been following this series or seem to have forgotten parts of it, you may go to the navigation bar, click on "Virtual Assisting" and follow the drop-down menu to the "Series". This topic will be on picking a name for your virtual assistant practice. While it may seem like an easy task, there is definitely homework to be done. Why is this? For one thing, if you've ever typed in the words "virtual assistants" … [Read more...]
Understanding Virtual Assisting – Part 6 – What Will You Put in Your VA Marketing Package?
If you have been following this series, then you'll recall that to date we have discussed what a VA is; how to decide which services to offer; whether or not to become certified; how much equipment is needed; and how to structure your VA practice. (catch up and read them all here) Now the question is, what materials will you put in your VA marketing package? First of all, what is a marketing package? A marketing package includes marketing materials for both online and offline marketing that you will want to use to introduce your business to potential … [Read more...]
Be a Virtual Assistant with Office 88
I was spending some time checking out the awesome money earning directory over at RealWaystoEarnMoneyOnline.com and noticed a listing for Virtual Assistant with Office 88. I know Virtual Assisting has been a pretty hot topic around here lately and many are intrigued- Asking, what a Virtual Assistant even does. Thankfully Leisa addressed that question in her Understanding Virtual assistant Series. Basically, a Virtual Assistant, or VA, is someone who offers to use their skills to assist others. For example, I am obviously a blogger. I can use my knowledge of … [Read more...]
Understanding Virtual Assisting – Part 5 – How Will You Structure Your VA Practice?
If you have been following this series, then you'll recall that to date we have discussed: what a VA is and does; how to decide which services to offer; whether or not to become certified; and how much equipment is needed. Now the next question is, how will you structure your VA practice? The good news is that there are only two "structures" or practice models in which to choose. There is the solo-VA practice and the multi-VA practice. While the definitions themselves aren't difficult to understand, there are pros and cons to both. However, the practice model you … [Read more...]
What Equipment Will I Need to Get Started?
Understanding Virtual Assisting - Part 4 If you've been following this series, then you'll recall that the last two articles focused on certifications to receive and what services to offer. Now it is time to discuss what equipment you will need to open your virtual assistant practice. Obviously, some of your equipment will be based on what services you plan to offer. One of the biggest mistakes that future virtual assistants make when deciding upon their equipment, is they buy too much. They overspend. You don't need an elaborate list of equipment and software … [Read more...]
Understanding Virtual Assisting – Part 3 – Do I Need to Become Certified?
Written By: Lesia Good If you have been following this series on virtual assistance, then you'll recall the last two articles focused on six tough questions to ask when considering virtual assistance (or virtual assisting) and then what services to offer. This article will focus on becoming a certified virtual assistant or CPVA or CVA (depending upon the certifying institution). Will you need to become certified in order to become a recognized virtual assistant? The answer is "no" because the industry is currently not regulated. Now, that is not to say that … [Read more...]
Understanding Virtual Assistance – Part 2 – Knowing What Services to Offer
Written By: Leisa Good In my last article in this series, we talked about six tough questions to ask when considering if virtual assistance is right for you. Obviously if you are going to be a virtual assistant, you will need to decide what services you'll offer. You will want to decide before a potential client asks and throws you off guard. So will it be typing, transcription, writing, web design or another skill set altogether? The simplest way to decide which services to offer is to make a list of the services you know you do very well. What … [Read more...]
Understanding Virtual Assisting- Getting Started
I am excited to share that we have a new contributing writer, Leisa Good. Leisa specializes in all things Virtual Assisting and is planning a series of VA based posts to help guide and direct those interested in this growing line of online work. After years of working as a professional Virtual Assistant, running her own VA blog and website and helping others get their start as a VA, Leisa decided to begin her own consulting business helping others with their own virtual office. Leisa has been kind enough to share her insight here, beginning with her first post of many … [Read more...]
Non Phone Work at Home Job List
Believe it or not there really are a lot of options for non phone home based jobs. But the problem is that many require a special skill set or don't need thousands of new workers. So it can seem like a continual failing task to find a good fit. Expect to learn about many jobs that you realize you really are not capable of doing and then the ones you are capable of handling are not hiring..or at least not hiring YOU. It is a common fact in this work at home world that you will face feelings of failure as rejection emails land in your inbox and you are being totally … [Read more...]
Fancy Hands- Virtual Assisting
While doing my daily run-through and checking online for home based job leads for the new job board located at WAHJobLeads.com, I ran across a highly intriguing company. Fancy Hands has recently advertised on Craigslist that they are hiring Virtual Assistants to complete tasks for their hundreds of clients. The types of tasks they listed included calling and canceling a client's cable service, setting up doctor appointments and other general errands that many people would rather pay someone else to do! What is FancyHands.com? Fancy Hands is new to me and so I … [Read more...]
Meet Leisa Good- Virtual Assistant Business Owner
Who is Leisa Good? Leisa Good is a virtual assistant (VA) who has been employed in her own VA practice, Gemstone Business Solutions, since 2006. From her home office, she virtually offers her administrative and writing skills to clients in other states and countries with the farthest one to date being in The Netherlands. She lives with her husband and extended family in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia and enjoys fishing on the Shenandoah River. She holds an Associate in Science Degree and an Associates in Art Degree from Lord Fairfax Community College in … [Read more...]
Lifebushido – Part-Time Virtual Assistant- Part1
Lifebushido is building a global network of people working part-time from home with flexible hours using their unique talents. -Lifebushido.ComLifebushido, is an innovative company that completely thinks out of the box when it comes to working from home! They are dedicated to finding talented individuals and let them use their unique abilities for the greater good of Lifebushido's clients. Lifebushido is a new-ish company who is growing steadily! With an average of 60 clients and 1000 work at home virtual assistants, Lifebushido is making … [Read more...]