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VALIDATE
4 guides
Should You Start a Virtual Assistant Business? The Real Economics
The real go/no-go decision for a virtual assistant business: realistic hourly rates, time-to-first-c…
The Essentials: Validate — Virtual Assistant & Online Admin
How to validate a virtual assistant business before quitting your job: real client conversations, ra…
general VA vs niche specialist VA vs OBM (online business...
Comparing general VA, niche specialist VA, and OBM (online business manager) for Virtual Assistant &…
real estate VA niche vs executive assistant niche vs soci...
Comparing real estate VA niche, executive assistant niche, and social media VA niche for Virtual Ass…
FORM
4 guides
The Essentials: Form — Virtual Assistant & Online Admin Services
Phase 4 Form essentials for Virtual Assistant & Online Admin Services. Key decisions and actions for…
LLC vs sole proprietor vs S-Corp for Virtual Assistant
Comparing LLC, sole proprietor, and S-Corp for Virtual Assistant & Online Admin Services: which is b…
service agreement scope vs NDA for client access vs indep...
Comparing service agreement scope, NDA for client access, and independent contractor agreement for V…
independent contractor classification vs employee classif...
Comparing independent contractor classification, employee classification, and subcontractor model fo…
FINANCE
4 guides
The Essentials: Finance — Virtual Assistant & Online Admin Services
Phase 5 Finance essentials for Virtual Assistant & Online Admin Services. Key decisions and actions …
retainer income stability vs hourly income variability vs...
Comparing retainer income stability, hourly income variability, and mixed model for Virtual Assistan…
QuickBooks Self-Employed vs Wave vs FreshBooks: Finance G...
Comparing QuickBooks Self-Employed, Wave, and FreshBooks for Virtual Assistant & Online Admin Servic…
quarterly estimated taxes vs annual tax planning vs deduc...
Comparing quarterly estimated taxes, annual tax planning, and deductions for home office for Virtual…
BUILD
4 guides
The Essentials: Build — Virtual Assistant & Online Admin Services
Phase 2 Build essentials for Virtual Assistant & Online Admin Services. Key decisions and actions fo…
Asana vs ClickUp vs Notion for Virtual Assistant
Comparing Asana, ClickUp, and Notion for Virtual Assistant & Online Admin Services: which is best fo…
Dubsado vs HoneyBook vs Bonsai for Virtual Assistant
Comparing Dubsado, HoneyBook, and Bonsai for Virtual Assistant & Online Admin Services: which is bes…
LastPass vs 1Password vs Keeper for Virtual Assistant
Comparing LastPass, 1Password, and Keeper for Virtual Assistant & Online Admin Services: which is be…
BRAND
3 guides
The Essentials: Brand — Virtual Assistant & Online Admin Services
Phase 7 Brand essentials for Virtual Assistant & Online Admin Services. Key decisions and actions fo…
LinkedIn niche authority vs VA portfolio website vs refer...
Comparing LinkedIn niche authority, VA portfolio website, and referral testimonials for Virtual Assi…
real estate VA brand vs executive support brand vs social...
Comparing real estate VA brand, executive support brand, and social media management brand for Virtu…
PROTECT
3 guides
The Essentials: Protect — Virtual Assistant & Online Admin Services
Phase 8 Protect essentials for Virtual Assistant & Online Admin Services. Key decisions and actions …
service agreement with liability limits vs NDA for client...
Comparing service agreement with liability limits, NDA for client access, and data security policy f…
cyber liability insurance vs professional liability E&O v...
Comparing cyber liability insurance, professional liability E&O, and general liability for Virtual A…
LOCATE
3 guides
The Essentials: Location — Virtual Assistant & Online Admin Services
Phase 6 Location essentials for Virtual Assistant & Online Admin Services. Key decisions and actions…
home office setup vs coworking membership vs fully remote...
Comparing home office setup, coworking membership, and fully remote for Virtual Assistant & Online A…
US-based clients vs international client rates vs time zo...
Comparing US-based clients, international client rates, and time zone management for Virtual Assista…
PRICE
4 guides
The Essentials: Price — Virtual Assistant & Online Admin Services
Phase 3 Price essentials for Virtual Assistant & Online Admin Services. Key decisions and actions fo…
hourly billing vs monthly retainer package vs project-bas...
Comparing hourly billing, monthly retainer package, and project-based pricing for Virtual Assistant …
starter package vs standard package vs premium package: P...
Comparing starter package, standard package, and premium package for Virtual Assistant & Online Admi…
VA rates vs OBM rates vs executive assistant rates: Price...
Comparing VA rates, OBM rates, and executive assistant rates for Virtual Assistant & Online Admin Se…
SELL
3 guides
The Essentials: Sell — Virtual Assistant & Online Admin Services
Phase 9 Sell essentials for Virtual Assistant & Online Admin Services. Key decisions and actions for…
LinkedIn client outreach vs VA job boards (Belay, Time Et...
Comparing LinkedIn client outreach, VA job boards (Belay, Time Etc), and referral network for Virtua…
direct entrepreneur outreach vs coach and consultant mark...
Comparing direct entrepreneur outreach, coach and consultant market, and real estate agent market fo…
OPERATE
4 guides
The Essentials: Operate — Virtual Assistant & Online Admin
Moving from solo VA to a small agency: subcontracting, retainer client management, and where the rea…
subcontracting other VAs vs building VA agency vs transit...
Comparing subcontracting other VAs, building VA agency, and transitioning to OBM for Virtual Assista…
retainer client cap vs client waitlist strategy vs rate i...
Comparing retainer client cap, client waitlist strategy, and rate increases for scaling for Virtual …
client retention rate vs revenue per client per month vs ...
Comparing client retention rate, revenue per client per month, and referral conversion rate for Virt…
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