Telecommuting Job: Virtual Assistant
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A Virtual Assistant is essentially someone in the administration field who performs their duties from their own computers. Online business owners often hire virtual assistants to help them with their daily business tasks. As owning their own company, their time is precious, so they look outside to other resources to get help.
What does a Virtual Assistant Do?
A virtual assistant can perform many different job tasks. Every assistant has their own specialized areas that they offer their services in, but here are some of the more popular duties that they take on:
What type of equipment does a Virtual assistant use?
A Virtual Assistant will need their own office space within their home. This space must be located in a quiet area away from loud noises, due to the phone work you may be providing your clients.
The office area should include:
How much can a Virtual Assistant Make?
Each company offers a different rate of pay. The pay rate is factored with how much experience you have, and the types of duties they need you to perform. For those that perform with minimal skills the pay rate could be around $10 an hour.
Those with more experience could see up to $25 an hour. If you're providing a specialized type service, such as web design, then you could see a pay rate of up to $60 an hour. Some get even more.
It's important to note, though, that not all companies will pay you for the amount of time you're scheduled for. For example, let's say that you're dedicating 9-12p. for your virtual assisting duties for a company. During that 3 hour time period, you only perform about 2.5 hours of work; then you would only get paid for the 2.5 hours of work and not the full 3. Each company will lay out how they do things in your interviews.
Are there any special skills I need to have?
A majority of the companies that hire Virtual assistants expect you to have some experience performing the tasks they want you to do. For instance, Web designing. They want to hire someone who can do the job.
Here are a few other things employers will look for:
Someone who's professional- You may be working from your own home, but you are still employed in a job. That means, you will be expected to perform all of your duties in the time they give you to do it. Make sure those around you know that at designated times, you are not to be disturbed.
Dedicated phone line- If you're going to perform phone work for your employer, you should have a designated business line to use specifically for your job. While some use their home phones, it is still not recommended. You are representing your employer and if your grouchy spouse happens to answer the phone while a client is on the line, your job may be in jeopardy or history.
Virtual assisting can be a very rewarding job for those who have administrative skills and who want to work from their own home.
About the Author
Nell Taliercio has been working at home full time since 2004. She's worked as a telecommuter, virtual assistant and affiliate marketer. In 5 years she's discovered many secrets to finding legitimate work at home jobs [1] and securing them. You can find her work at home job information and tips at: http://www.justonlinejobs.com
Dania
www.momsebizblog.blog.com
www.homebusinesstalk.biz
What does a Virtual Assistant Do?
A virtual assistant can perform many different job tasks. Every assistant has their own specialized areas that they offer their services in, but here are some of the more popular duties that they take on:
- Transcription
- Writing
- Web Designing
- Bookkeeping
- Customer Service both by phone and email
What type of equipment does a Virtual assistant use?
A Virtual Assistant will need their own office space within their home. This space must be located in a quiet area away from loud noises, due to the phone work you may be providing your clients.
The office area should include:
- Computer with high-speed internet
- Printer/Fax
- Phone with headset
- Word processing program
- Web designing program
- Bookkeeping program
- Audio program for transcribing
How much can a Virtual Assistant Make?
Each company offers a different rate of pay. The pay rate is factored with how much experience you have, and the types of duties they need you to perform. For those that perform with minimal skills the pay rate could be around $10 an hour.
Those with more experience could see up to $25 an hour. If you're providing a specialized type service, such as web design, then you could see a pay rate of up to $60 an hour. Some get even more.
It's important to note, though, that not all companies will pay you for the amount of time you're scheduled for. For example, let's say that you're dedicating 9-12p. for your virtual assisting duties for a company. During that 3 hour time period, you only perform about 2.5 hours of work; then you would only get paid for the 2.5 hours of work and not the full 3. Each company will lay out how they do things in your interviews.
Are there any special skills I need to have?
A majority of the companies that hire Virtual assistants expect you to have some experience performing the tasks they want you to do. For instance, Web designing. They want to hire someone who can do the job.
Here are a few other things employers will look for:
Someone who's professional- You may be working from your own home, but you are still employed in a job. That means, you will be expected to perform all of your duties in the time they give you to do it. Make sure those around you know that at designated times, you are not to be disturbed.
Dedicated phone line- If you're going to perform phone work for your employer, you should have a designated business line to use specifically for your job. While some use their home phones, it is still not recommended. You are representing your employer and if your grouchy spouse happens to answer the phone while a client is on the line, your job may be in jeopardy or history.
Virtual assisting can be a very rewarding job for those who have administrative skills and who want to work from their own home.
About the Author
Nell Taliercio has been working at home full time since 2004. She's worked as a telecommuter, virtual assistant and affiliate marketer. In 5 years she's discovered many secrets to finding legitimate work at home jobs [1] and securing them. You can find her work at home job information and tips at: http://www.justonlinejobs.com
Dania
www.momsebizblog.blog.com
www.homebusinesstalk.biz