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    Virtual Assistant Assistant: The Ultimate Guide to Finding, Hiring, and Working with Virtual Assistants
    Virtual Assistant Assistant: The Ultimate Guide to Finding, Hiring, and Working with Virtual Assistants
    Virtual Assistant Assistant: The Ultimate Guide to Finding, Hiring, and Working with Virtual Assistants
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    Virtual Assistant Assistant: The Ultimate Guide to Finding, Hiring, and Working with Virtual Assistants

    By Nick Loper

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    Are You Running Your Business or is Your Business Running You?

    Virtual Assistant Assistant is the book for entrepreneurs who are looking for a way to take their business to the next level. If you've ever caught yourself thinking there just aren't enough hours in the day, there is a solution.

    And it won’t make you go broke, either.

    Virtual assistants are essentially telecommuting contractors to your business. This book tells you everything you need to know about virtual assistants, including:

    -Where to find the best ones
    -How to hire them
    -Best practices for working with them on an ongoing basis

    It’s written from firsthand experience, NOT theoretical or academic fluff. You’ll learn how a talented virtual assistant can help save you time, money, and headache.

    Take control of your entrepreneurial life and learn how to effectively outsource your non-essential tasks. You’ll free up hours every day to focus on what’s really important. In the end, virtual assistants can help you lead a happier, healthier, and more productive and stress-free life.

    It's possible (and I would argue essential) to unload many aspects of your day-to-day work, leaving you free to tackle the higher-level, strategic, and money-making projects that often get neglected.

    Time is Our Most Valuable Resource

    But it's also the resource we are quickest to waste.

    With this book, you may not achieve the 4 Hour Work Week right away, but you’ll get actionable advice on how to get started with outsourcing.

    The world’s most successful people didn't get there alone; they all had help along the way.

    What are you waiting for?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherNick Loper
    Release dateJan 18, 2014
    ISBN9781311546630
    Virtual Assistant Assistant: The Ultimate Guide to Finding, Hiring, and Working with Virtual Assistants
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    Nick Loper

    Nick Loper helps people earn money outside of their day job. He's an author, online entrepreneur, and host of the award-winning Side Hustle Show podcast, which features new part-time business ideas each week. As Chief Side Hustler at SideHustleNation.com, he loves deconstructing the tactics and strategies behind building extra income streams.He's been making his living online since before it was cool. Along the way he's picked up a thing or two about small business, marketing, and outsourcing -- and is happy to share the experience with fellow entrepreneurs and those working hard to make their side hustle dreams a reality.Inside you'll find actionable advice and real-life tips on how to save time and start living life on your terms.Nick lives in Northern California with his wife, two energetic young boys, and a lovable giant Shih-Tzu called Mochi. On a typical day you can find him recording a podcast episode, rooting for the Washington Huskies, or skiing the Sierra pow.Want to know more? Drop by say hi at his personal blog, sidehustlenation.com.

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      Virtual Assistant Assistant - Nick Loper

      What is a Virtual Assistant?

      Simply put, a virtual assistant is someone who works for you remotely.

      If you need help, either in the operations of business or just in your busy personal life, a virtual assistant can be a saving grace.

      A virtual assistant can serve as a personal assistant, but thanks to our wired world, they no longer need to work from a desk right outside your office.

      I have to admit, when I think of personal assistants, I used to have some glamorous and outdated vision of secretaries from decades ago like you might see in Mad Men. It’s either that, or Smithers, Mr. Burns’ right-hand man in The Simpsons.

      Nowadays though, you don’t need to be a high-powered executive or the richest man in town to have a personal assistant of your own. In fact, you can find qualified virtual assistants under $5 an hour if you know where to look.

      The aim of this book is to show you:

       How a virtual assistant can save you time, money, and sanity

       How to hire the best talent for the best price

       How to work effectively with your VA to achieve your goals

      The 3 Types of Virtual Assistants

      Virtual assistants come in 3 types:

       Task-based virtual assistants

       Project-based virtual assistants

       Virtual employees

      1. Task-Based Virtual Assistants

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      ask-based virtual assistants specialize in short, one-off tasks. Normally these are mini-projects, like appointment setting or online research, that you could take care of yourself, but instead choose to outsource them for the time-saving benefits.

      Examples of possible tasks:

       Find three pet-friendly hotels in Austin, TX, and send me a link to their Trip Advisor pages

       Get car insurance quotes

       Pick 3 Napa wineries and make tasting reservations for Saturday for 6 people

      Task-based assistance is usually sold as a monthly package that includes a set number of requests. There is a pool of VAs available, and each handles different tasks from different customers as they come in.

      Starting at just $10 per month, this is the cheapest form of outsourcing available.

      In most cases, you won’t have a dedicated point-of-contact, which can be a downside depending on the kind of jobs you might need done. Some task-based VA companies do offer dedicated support for a premium price-point.

      Still, it can be a great way to practice delegating and get your feet wet with a virtual assistant for a minimal investment and commitment.

      Leading Task-Based Virtual Assistant Companies:

      Red Butler (USA) – Starts at $20/mo. for 5 tasks. Higher levels of service include a free privileges card good for exclusive deals and discounts around the world.

      Fancy Hands (USA) – Starts at $25/mo. for 5 tasks.

      Zirtual (USA) – Priced from $99/mo. with a dedicated option available. Currently by-invitation only.

      TimeSvr (Pakistan) – $69 for unlimited tasks is currently the most bang for your buck.

      My Tasker (India) – $39 for 30 tasks per month.

      2. Project-Based Virtual Assistants

      A project-based virtual assistant is a freelance contractor who helps you with a one-time project, and nothing else.

      Perhaps you need a website designed, some articles written, or an iPhone app programmed. If you can’t (or don’t want to) do these things yourself, a virtual assistant is the way to go.

      The best resources for finding freelance virtual assistants are the global marketplaces of Elance, oDesk, Freelancer.com, vWorker.com, and others. These sites allow you to post your exact requirements for free, receive bids from qualified workers around the world, and choose which one you like best.

      For project-based VAs, I’ve spent as little as $5 and as much as $10,000 and beyond. It all depends on the size and scope of the project. Obviously, the bigger the project and the more money that is at stake, the more carefully I’ll review the candidates.

      The ecosystems of the various freelance sites mentioned are a good place to start for portfolio samples and reviews, but I would recommend going outside the walls of that site as well. See if you can find this person or company on Google, LinkedIn, Facebook, or Twitter. What are other people saying about

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