an in depth question and answer section about the reality of setting up and running a Virtual Assistant business – giving you the facts and dispelling the myths. Can you set up with just a computer, is it possible to earn a passive income, do all Virtual Assistants work in the same way, where do Virtual Assistants get business? These questions, and many more, are answered in detail
how to analyse your financial situation and calculate the money you will need to set up and run the business
guidance on setting down your vision for the company and identifying the obstacles which might stand in your way
the detailed research you need to carry out to set yourself ahead of the competition – how to identify who your competition is and what they are doing, where the business opportunities are and how you can make the most of them, understanding the mindset of potential customers
how you can make yourself different from the competition and make yourself memorable to clients and potential clients
the steps involved in setting up a business and deciding which business structure is right for you
the essential elements of a business plan and how this document provides a ‘road map’ to help you focus your efforts
the value of a marketing plan and assessing the most effective tools to use to meet your objectives
the value of networking and the strategies to use to take away the fear of doing it.