What is a General Virtual Assistant and where does he or she typically work or operate from?

A Virtual Assistant, also known as a VA or GVA, is an independent contractor who provides administrative services to clients while operating outside of the client's office. He or she does general or specialized tasks and typically operates from his or her home office and accesses any necessary documents via the Internet, e-mail, or other conventional methods of communication.

What are 8 things I need to start my Virtual Assistant Business?

1. Quality Wi-fi or Internet Service

2. Computer desktop or laptop

3. Free E-Mail Account with G-Mail

4. Free PayPal Account for Your Business

5. Free version of Canva for Graphic Work

6. Contract Clarifying both Client & VA Terms/Expectations

7. Portfolio & Business Testimonials

8. Business Facebook Page

What are 10 things I should know before starting my Virtual Assistant Business?

1. Done is better than perfect.

2. You already have the skills you need

3. Pick your business name carefully

4. Finding the right support system is harder than you think

5. Other people won't always believe in you and that's Okay

6. You're not just starting a business, you're changing your life

7. You don't need to undervalue your work to get clients

8. Beware of shiny object syndrome and focus on one thing

9. Things that seem intimidating aren't that stressful

10. Clients don't magically appear when you start a business

What are some of the services that a Virtual Assistant can offer to potential clients?

1. E-commerce

2. Data Entry

3. Administrative Work

4. Research Assistant

5. Social Media Management

6. Bookkeeping

7. Online Marketing

8. Public Relations

9. Reputation Management

10. Community Management

11. Social Media Ads

12. Ghost Writer

13. Customer Service

14. Live Chat Customer Service

15. Recruiting

16. Affiliate Management

17. Influencer

18. Campaign Management

19 Contest & Give-Away Management

20. SEO Services

21. Travel Agent

22. Resume Writing

23. E-mail Management

24. Project Management

25. Formatting E-books & Courses

26. Event Management

27. Podcast Editing

28. Blogger's Assistant

29. Calendar Management

30. Facebook Page Management

31. Facebook Group Management

32. Visibility & Outreach Using HARO

33. Basic Graphic Design Using CANVA

What are some common legal mistakes that I should be aware of?

1. Choose the proper legal entity: Sole Proprietor or LLC

2. Make sure that your business name is available

3  Have the proper contracts and policies in place

4. Separate personal and business finances right away

Who is an experienced Virtual Assistant Online Mentor who can give me some good VA advice?

Abbey Ashley from Springfield, Missouri is the founder of The Virtual Savvy. Abbey teaches people all about the Virtual Assistant Business. In her signature course "The Savvy System" she has trained over 2,000 students on how to launch, grow, and scale their Virtual Assistant Businesses. Along with over two hundred YouTube videos, Abbey offers a free VA checklist and is one of the most highly recommended Virtual Assistant mentors.