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"An American Virtual Assistant"

book coverThis ebook will be approximately 50 pages and available by September 1, 2012. It will contain step-by-step instructions on how to start and grow a successful VA business from the comfort of your home. It will also contain stories, tips and information from up to 15 virtual assistants and other helpful business owners. Great book for someone who wants to start their own VA business or someone who is unemployed. Book will be available spiral-bound so it can be accessed on a daily basis and also available downloadable. You are purchasing the electronic or ebook format here.

PRE-PRINT OFFERS INCLUDE (order book before it's printed and get all these offers):

At least five offers coming soon, including:

1. Free full-line catalog and $10 off first order of $75 from Jacobs Gardner Office Supply Company

2. 50% off Business Cards: Full Color Printed Business Cards both sides on 14pt coated stock. Delivery is included in the price. Your cost with book purchase $44.50 + tax. You must supply press ready files to get this offer. Any file manipulations or graphic design would be $45.00. Does not include logo designing. Al Granger,Tech Image, Inc.

3. FREE Ultimate Marketing Plan Workshop for Virtual Assistants! This online video training program makes it simple and painless for virtual assistants to create and implement a marketing plan that will generate more business, more quickly, and with less cost. This simple 5 step process to creating your marketing plan will have you amazed at how simple it can be to position your virtual assistant business for success. Glenn Garnes

4. Free MBTI® Assessment (Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator) OR 1 month free coaching subscription from Rose Woodruff, Executive Decision Coaching.

5. coming soon

Table of Contents

  • What is a Virtual Assistant?
  • History of the Virtual Assistant
  • Choosing a Company Name
  • Starting your Business
  • Setting Up Your Home Office
  • Education and Skills
  • Advantages
  • Disadvantages
  • Issues
  • Licensing
  • Business Insurance
  • Employer Identification Number
  • Minority Certification
  • Capability Statement
  • Life Changes
  • Balancing Work and Family
  • Employee vs. Entrepreneur
  • Business Structure
  • Business Plan
  • Marketing Plan
  • Marketing Materials
  • Forms and Agreements
  • Finding and Keeping Clients
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Networking Events
  • Networking Groups
  • Niche
  • Pricing
  • Services
  • Contact Management
  • Collections
  • Bookkeeping
  • Employees vs. Subcontractors
  • Scams
  • Resources
An American Virtual Assistant