VIRTUAL ASSISTANT
OVERVIEW
Virtual assistants are office assistants that work from home. They provide administrative, creative or technical services generally to small businesses that need help running their business. This is another great way to earn extra money if you are homebound or live in a rural area and have the skills needed to do the work.
Tasks vary and can include:
WORK SCHEDULE
Some work assignments may require you to work during certain hours of the day but for the most part you have the freedom to choose when and how much you want to work based on the needs of your client (s). Some clients may have a web based workspace, giving you the ability to access documents, share files and collaborate on projects, anytime, anywhere.
HOW MUCH YOU CAN EXPECT TO EARN
Pay rate is generally based on the complexity of the work. The pay range is between $15 and $45 per hour.
GETTING PAID
Payment methods vary depending on the client. Most companies offer direct deposit and pay twice a month.
DRAWBACKS
1. It may be hard to get your first few jobs.
2. Some companies may prefer to only hire someone with a college degree.
REQUIREMENTS TO GET STARTED
FINDING OPPORTUNITIES
The easiest way to find opportunities is by signing up with several online staffing agencies or freelance websites (Table 18 -1). Some small business owners run ads on Craigslist. The ads are generally listed in the job section under administration or part-time job.
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