10 Jobs That Easily Transition Into Work From Home Virtual Assistant

10 Jobs That Easily Transition Into Work From Home Virtual Assistant

by | Mar 1, 2018 | How to Quit Your Job, HSQ, Virtual Professional, Virtual Work Opportunity, What Business To Start, Work-from-home jobs, Working Moms

10 jobs that can transition to work-from-home virtual assistant jobs

Welcome to the How She Quits Show – Episode 9

You’ve got skills…but how do you best leverage them to start a successful work from home virtual assistant business?

I often hear people that come I across in my business worry over the fact that they don’t have the right skill set to start a Virtual Professional business. In episode 9 we’re going to ditch the doubt and learn the transferable skills professions like teachers, administrative assistants, nurses, bloggers, sales reps and others have that translate into work from home virtual assistant jobs.

Today we’re going to look at 10 jobs and their transferable skills, the opportunities in the market you can use them for and the unique appeal they offer to your potential clients.

Top Professions That Can Become Successful VA's

Here are some highlights from the interview that you really don’t want to miss (just forward to the time stamp noted before the highlight).

2:41 Why you shouldn’t get stuck on the word assistant…more detail on that here

5:55 Teachers – “Teachers have a big opportunity to move into the VA space because they have a great mix of organizational and creative skills”

8:55 Administrative Assistants…more detail on that here

10:33 Customer Service – “Customer Service Professionals have a unique ability to problem solve in a very professional manner.”

14:06 Technical Support

16:53 Nursing – “Nurses can make excellent VA’s because they value process and protocol, and not making mistakes.”

18:45 Accounting/Bookkeeping

20:54 Marketing

22:14 Project Manager – “If you can create a process to make sure big things get done you can be a winner in the VA space.”

23:53 Technical Work, QA or Developer

25:40 Sales – “you don’t just have to work commission”

I also got to answer some questions from the live audience… I seriously love taking you questions, join me live and hit me up!

30:02 My thoughts on Flex Jobs vs. Hire My Mom vs. Upwork…check out a whole show on that here

33:55 What jobs should you bid for if you have little ones at home with you?

 

bookkeeper jobs transition to work from home work

Guess what? I have a few more opportunities I want to share with those of you ready to take your skills into a virtual work from home business now.  Think action items; tangible steps to move you towards launching your VA business.   My partners are offering some great courses and guides right now.  I only partner with a few other organizations that personally know and can genuinely recommend.

“Word Girls”: Proof Readers and all those who love to perfect the written word, check out this link for the fastest way to take your gift to a virtual business and start this year.

“Number Crunchers”: Bookkeepers and all my number savvy moms out there…you don’t even need an accounting degree to launch a successful bookkeeping business.  My friends at Bookkeepers.com are ready to show you step by step how to launch a virtual bookkeeping business. Just check out this link to learn more about their great guide and course.

“Go-getters”: you realize you have all the skills you need and are ready to find that virtual work now. Head over to FlexJobs.com and find the work waiting for you!

Check out my 7 Businesses You Can Start Virtually Guide below and let’s stay connected, I can’t wait to hear about your new work-from-home success story!

* I’m an affiliate partner of these recommended programs and will receive compensation. Remember I only affiliate with a select few experts whom I trust and share the same core business values with.

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Don’t Let Your Ego Get Stuck On The Job Title “Assistant”

Don’t Let Your Ego Get Stuck On The Job Title “Assistant”

by | Feb 26, 2018 | Virtual Professional, Virtual Work Opportunity, Working Moms

{Virtual Work Opportunities for the week of February 27th….scroll down…. but we’d love for you to read our advice on how to land these great opportunities first!}

So many of the virtual work opportunities you see are seeking an “assistant” of some kind. Executive Assistant. Virtual Assistant. Because that’s the term the online world has come to use.

Not because you are only worthy of being an “assistant”.  Did you hear that?

The term VA is WAY too broad. It means a million different things. And if you’re like me, you aren’t in this to be someone’s “assistant”. You started your own business to possibly do something more. Yet as I dig into the job descriptions, it doesn’t look at all like an assistant. I see requests like this:

  • SEO Expert
  • Certified Project Manager
  • Web Designer
  • Copywriter
  • FB Ads Work
  • Social Media
  • Graphic Designer

Excuse me, but those are highly SKILLED positions and not just assistant work, ok?

Now, there is plenty of personal assistant work out there too. Travel booking, calendar management, customer service answering, file organization, etc. That’s definitely a path.

Have you heard me call this online business world the “wild wild west”? It’s true.

Business owners are all over the map deciding what they need. And service providers are all over the map designing a business and services that match their lifestyle. (Pretty amazing opportunity when you think about it that way.)

Some of these business owners want someone who can mind-hack their SEO AND book their travel. It’s ideal, right? Only one person to interact with and take some workload off their plate. I don’t see it as work that is below me when I can streamline their entire business.

It’s stepping up to SERVE and serve well. And as their business grows, you will move into the highly skilled roles and be able to hire a true assistant/apprentice for the other work. The business owner will see your time as too valuable to spend on more administrative tasks.

(Side note: I am going through this with my own VA team right now. We are finding everyone’s sweet spot and realizing there are more admin tasks we could offshore to a very low dollar Phillipino VA soon. My team doesn’t see this as a threat but as an opportunity to grow and advance their own higher value skillsets.)

When you see a virtual work description with mixed messages like “admin work + highly skilled at _________”, there are 2 things to consider:

1. Unrealistic expectations from the business owner

If they want to pay you like an admin assistant but expect you to do skilled work like SEO, web design, etc, then I would not take the work.

However, it’s worth a conversation to try to negotiate and explain. Which brings me to the next point…..

2. A potential to educate the business owner and step into a great opportunity.

It could be that this business owner is simply unaware. The market moves fast. It’s actually really challenging to figure out what kind of VA to hire and where to find the right one. I talk to people often who are in this dilemma. (and refer them to the right person in my How She Quits Collective community.)

If you’ve got the talent and can have the right guiding conversation with a business owner, they will immediately see you are too skilled to spend time booking their travel. (However, you could be a “right-hand girl” coordinator and have a lower dollar contractor of your own to do that work right?)

Start with a short-term agreement and see how it goes. Just maybe you will educate this business owner and transform their success.

To find these opportunities, we need to tell our ego to take a seat and explore those “assistant” types of opportunities to find the gold mine that is behind them.

This week’s virtual work opportunities are full of these “assistant” gems.

Read them with fresh insights on their potential.

Executive Assistant / Project Manager

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Perfect for that professional in corporate with certified project management skills who wants to move into virtual work!

Virtual Assistant with Video Smarts

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Room to grow for the right go-getter VA on this assignment!

Just a little bit of video know how can take you far in 2018. (HINT: This is all learnable for free. On YouTube of course.)

Virtual Assistant for Organized Tech Startup

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When they ask for someone who is “stable and organized”, they’ve likely already had bad experiences and definitely prefer that “professional” approach. I like the vibe I get from this potential project!

Virtual Executive Assistant

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Class Executive Assistant position…..with the modern twist of working virtually from home.

PT Health Conscious Creative Social Media Expert

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This entrepreneur is on the pulse of what’s working in online marketing right now. Repurposing FB lives. Hook up with them and stay on the cutting edge!

Superstar Phone Appointment Setter for Profitable Ad Agency

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Great entry level position for someone who loves to interact with people…..training included!

Are you a Virtual Professional who wants to be in a community of “professionals” and not “assistants”?

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Our goal is to tame this wild, wild, west with professional skills, at high-value rates while working from home and enjoying our families.

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4 Piece Framework for Busy Moms to Build a Simple Online Business

4 Piece Framework for Busy Moms to Build a Simple Online Business

by | Feb 19, 2018 | Everyday, How She Quits Show, Kids and Family, Virtual Professional, Virtual Work Finder, Working Moms

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Welcome to The How She Quits Show – Episode 8

This week we’re going to take a bird’s eye view of your business and talk about the 4 cornerstones you need to have in place in order to enjoy a SIMPLE Online Business that is successful, even as a busy mom.

You might be expecting to talk about streamlining your social media posts, optimizing you blog or how to start a podcast. It’s true these things can be helpful tools to use, but I’m talking about real mom life things. You need to go deeper, and I’m encouraging you to consider aspects that will impact your work/life balance in a really meaningful way.  When this 4 piece framework is in alignment you can achieve the holy grain of running a SIMPLE Online Business that works for you and your family life.

4 Piece Framework to Build a Simple Online Business

First most important question: Will my business strategy work? Am I clear on my model, what I’m selling and how I’m selling it?

#1 What Do You Know – You’ve got to be clear on this or you’re going to hesitate in your work.

#2 What Do You Do – What does your day to day really look like? How is that serving you?

Getting solid on these first points are a great start but where you’re at with the next two can mean sabotage or success for your online business.

#3 What Do You Believe – Your thoughts impact your actions.

#4 What’s Going On in Life Around You – Reality Check.

 

Now that we have some perspective, let’s dial in. Check out the video for more examples for how to apply these steps to your online business. Then get practical with these tips on how you can gain clarity and tighten up this framework to keep your business simple and sustainable.

#1 What Do You Know 

  • Get clear on your expertise and the skills you have. What do you do well?
  • Make a list and plan for the things you don’t know but want to learn.
  • Compare yourself ONLY enough to to be sure your expectations are accurate.

#2 What Do You Do

#3 What Do You Believe

  • Get alone with your thoughts. Journal, meditate, pray, LISTEN.
  • LET GO of something that’s causing you struggle in this space.

#4 What’s Going On in Life Around You

 

So much of the advise out there right now oversimplifies or leaves out the additional responsibilities we have to consider as busy moms. This framework is high level, if you’re off in one of these areas this episode may only serve to bring more awareness to that which needs attention.

The How She Quits Collective is a community build with real life working moms in mind. It’s the place to talk with other moms that desire run an online business that is simple and sustainable. It’s a place to feel supported and well advised in your endeavors. We would love for you to join us!

Join the Collective
Should You Apply To Jobs With “Overwhelmed” Entrepreneurs?

Should You Apply To Jobs With “Overwhelmed” Entrepreneurs?

by | Feb 19, 2018 | Virtual Professional, Virtual Work Opportunity, Working Moms

Once again I excited myself with these great virtual work opportunities we dug up this week.

Such fun projects! Such important work!

I added some tips for your process in applying for these positions.  Then I came across this comment in one of the opportunities:

“This is my very first time at this, and I am very overwhelmed.”

Both excitement and red flags went up at the same time. This COULD be an opportunity to really serve and serve well. Or, it could be a disaster.

Here’s my advice on how to discern which path this might take. As you interact with this business owner you need to determine the following:

1. Are they self-aware?

As in, they know their own stuff really well and also know what they don’t know. This job posting is to (smartly) help them fill the gaps in what isn’t their zone of genius so they are getting out of the way.

Or, did they plunge full force into this, realized they don’t know how to do it, and now need someone to dig them out of a mess?

2. Are they open to learning and suggestions?

If they are overwhelmed, they likely need some new systems in place. They definitely need to learn what it’s going to take to get this work done. (i.e. will it take an hour to do that or 2 days? and what resources do you need from them to make it successful?)

If they are open, then you have a great chance to come in with your expertise and organization and communication skills and shine. You can rescue them and let them sit happily in their zone of genius while you sit in yours. This is the space where their business explodes, your value is noticed, and long-term work develops.

As you talk to them about the work to be done, look for red flags that show their expectations may not be correct. If they expect you to process 21 live streams in 21 days with 1 hour a day, that’s a red flag. And if they aren’t open to your explanation for why it will take longer, then run away from this project as fast as you can!

If you apply for that position (or one like it) and find value in this advice, reply to this email and let us know. We learn by knowing what’s most helpful for you.

This Week’s FUN & EXCITING Virtual Work Opportunities:

Tech Savvy Virtual Assistant for Online Summit 

Do you have experience working with Online Summits? Are you a research wizard?
Tech Savvy VA needed for Online Summit for blog and email set-up. Social Media experience is a PLUS!

A quote directly from this business owner seeking to be rescued: “This is my very first time at this, and I am very overwhelmed.”

TIP: If this business owner is self-aware and good at delegating, this could be a DREAM gig. If they are in way over their head, it could get out of control and you need to be the emotionally intelligent and director here. Sniff this out well in the interview process.

 Experienced VA for Website Design Company

Are you a Customer Service expert? Do you have a talent sourcing experience?
Web Design & Marketing company is in need of a VA to work on a variety of tasks & projects between 10-15 hours a week.

TIP: When you partner with a company like this and show your ability to learn quickly, you will work your way into top dollar website experience quickly.

Virtual Assistant/Marketing Strategist for Wellness Firm  (already filled!)

High Dollar Opportunity! $40 an hour – 10 hours a week.
Long-Term Potential
Do you have an interest in holistic health & wellness? Are you a Marketing strategy wizard?
An established virtual, holistic, clinical nutrition wellness firm seeks a marketing strategist to create an effective marketing strategy, and implement it. The position will be pivotal in moving the firm forward and growing the brand. (Requires a free Upwork account to apply)

Part-Time Invoice & Bookkeeping Expert for Consulting Company

High Dollar Potential – $20-35 per hr.
Do you have experience in bookkeeping? Do you enjoy solving problems?
Consulting company looking for an expert in accounting to assist with light bookkeeping and other financial management related tasks. Applicant should have at least 1-year experience working remotely. (Hire My Mom requires an account to access the full details. We are not an affiliate partner.)

Creative & Experienced Social Media Wizard

Productivity and Business Coach is seeking a social media expert VA to grow and manage the audience for two companies while also improving engagement. (Hire My Mom requires an account to access the full details. We are not an affiliate partner.)

Do you have more questions about job opportunities like that?
How to approach them? What to charge? To dive in and do the work or run?

These are the kinds of topics we discuss in the How She Quits Collective. Simple Online Business for Busy Moms.

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Is Your Next Favorite Client Out There?

Is Your Next Favorite Client Out There?

by | Feb 12, 2018 | Virtual Professional, Virtual Work Opportunity, Working Moms

We scouted 5 more high potential virtual work opportunities ready for you to jump on.

VA for Child Sleep Consultant 

Do you have experience with member websites? Are you a WordPress Wiz?
Child Sleep Consultant is seeking a VA for website, email and Facebook group management. 3 hours a week initially, the hours are very flexible. There is the possibility for more hours each week working in different areas of the business.

Create Copy & Graphics for WordPress, Flyers + Social

HOT! Start Date: 2/15/18
High-Dollar Potential!
Health Facilitator and Trainer is seeking a VA to help with updates to a WordPress website, help with graphics, copy on fliers and other promotional materials. Social media marketing experience a PLUS!

Entry Level, PT VA For Dental Organization

Aspiring dental entrepreneurs organization is seeking a part-time VA who loves dealing with clients, work freedom & flexibility, and helping DRIVE growth of a growing business. Part Time position 15-25 hours per week @ $15-17 per hour.
Perfect opportunity for a new VA who loves multi-tasking and diving into the details.

Savvy & Creative Virtual Assistant for Social Impact Marketing

Are you a Rock Star in social media marketing? Do you have magical email marketing skills? Stellar customer service skills?
A Social Impact Marketing company is seeking a dynamic person who has experience with creative entrepreneurs and understands the balance between a creative process and goal oriented structure.

PT Virtual Admin Assistant to Improve Customer Service Delivery

Strategic communications firm is seeking an Administrative Assistant to contribute to client advisory and training practices by working closely with the VP of Client Services and supporting the founder and CEO. The ideal candidate has a background in customer service and intuitively seeks to up-level customer experience with each interaction, passionate about using technology business tools, and attitude is, “if I don’t know it, I can learn it.” This role is ideal for a half-time contractor position, with strong potential for growth in responsibilities, and hours.

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But do you have questions? Things like…..

“Is this something that fits me?”

“How should I approach this one with my skillset?”

“I applied for one last week and they came back asking for some structure I’m not sure I can accommodate. How can I negotiate for more flexibility?”

“Can I even handle a client while balancing family and a day job?”

“But if I really want to have a blog and online courses, but I need money, should I be applying for these? How do I balance both?”

For the past few months, we’ve been answering questions like this in a private beta membership community.

And it’s NOW going to be available to you.

The How She Quits Collective is for real, normal, regular moms who need a SIMPLE way to run their online business (also amazing, brilliant, efficient and more but I know you feel way more “regular” like me).

If you are running any kind of online business – VA, freelance, blogger, coach, consultant – this is the place where we get real and cut through the fluff to the things that really move the needle on your business.

You can take a peek yourself at HowSheQuitsCollective.com. 

Work that Works For Busy Moms

by | Feb 6, 2018 | Everyday, How She Quits Show, Kids and Family, Virtual Professional, Virtual Work Finder, Working Moms

Welcome to The How She Quits Show – Episode 7

Not all of you are here to quit your day job. You’ve chosen to be a stay at home mom for multiple reasons that make sense for your family. But you want to quit stretching that single income so far! You want flexible work that accommodates a family routine.

We’re going to show you the simple steps to go from Homeschool or stay at home mom, to having some extra income in just a few hours a week.

In Episode 7

I’m visiting with Claire Crum, a Homeschool mom running a successful Virtual Assistant business all while maintaining the flexibility her family routine requires. My interview with her covered many great questions and topics those looking to enter into the Virtual Professional industry want to know, and because I know you are all busy moms (and efficiency is my love language) we’ve got time-stamps for you to jump to your burning questions.

1:40 More about Claire

4:36 How fast can I train up to become a Virtual Professional?

6:46 How much Virtual Assistant work is out there?

7:15 How to pick work that flexes around your family

10:04 How to create contracts that match the hours you want to work because this marketplace is “the wild wild west”

11:15 What kind of people hire VA’s? What kind of projects does Claire work on?

17:18 My Virtual Professional Competency Matrix and building your portfolio

21:47 Example Virtual Work Opportunities – Sign up to receive these curated lists each week at virtualworkfinder.com

25:33 REAL TALK about how much money you can make as a Virtual Assistant

31:10 Why serving well means more and better work –> How to make referrals work for you

31:53 Claire’s Verified Virtual Portfolio and how she fast tracked her learning to fill it out in just a few weeks.

36:55 How to get a FREE Virtual Professional Website + 1 year of hosting – Yes FREE, Learn More

39:10 Why the new Virtual Professional Collective, community of women, is the difference maker for your Virtual Assistant business

41:12 How fast can you get your first client?

44:03 Claire’s valuable closing thoughts

 

Ready for all the details to start your own mom-life friendly VA business?

Access our free webinar and resources here.

For stay at home moms, homeschool moms or any mom wanting to know how to start a VA business.

 
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Finding Your Tribe

Success stories like Claire’s are encouraging to hear. Finding work that works for every mom by providing them with a profitable income earned within a flexible schedule and accommodates the needs of their family is a dream that I want all moms to see realized.

The Virtual Professional Collective was born because of my strong desire to support and mentor women on the path to finding and growing flexible work that works. I invite you to learn more about this special community of women by visiting VirtualProfessionalCollective.com.