If you’re looking to become a virtual assistant, you may be wondering what type of services you can offer. One of the best ways to decide on the type of services to offer is to select from the skills you already have. Did you perform basic bookkeeping or payroll tasks in the past? Did you help manage corporate events at your last job? Do people often ask you to proofread or edit letters, documents, and emails for them? Ask any VA and most of them will tell you they started out providing services they were already highly skilled at performing. Consider focusing on one or more of the services below when starting out as a new virtual assistant.
1. Bookkeeping
You don’t need to be an accountant to offer basic bookkeeping services. If you’ve had prior experience in the areas below, you are ready to begin promoting your services to other business owners.
- Familiar with accounting software.
- Record financial transactions.
- Process payroll.
- Maintain employee records.
2. Customer Service
Customer service is all about providing a positive experience for customers. Many times you’re simply helping them resolve issues or solve problems they’re having with the company’s website, order process, product, or other issues.
- Answer and respond to emails.
- Answer and return phone calls.
- Assist with placing orders.
- Address customer complaints.
3. Organizing Events
If you’re good at planning, organizing, working with people, being flexible, and especially problem-solving, providing event organizer services may be a good fit for you. You can offer to plan both in-person events for local businesses as well as organize virtual events too.
- Schedule use of facilities.
- Find speakers, vendors, personnel, and volunteers.
- Organize the day’s events from start to finish.
- Plan the decor, food, entertainment, and other necessary items.
- Communicate well with all personnel involved.
4. Proofreading & Editing
Were you responsible for writing letters, creating documents, and publishing content that needed to be mistake-free? Did you oversee the publication of marketing and promotional materials such as flyers, brochures, and pamphlets? Proofreading and editing is involved throughout the entire process of creating these types of published materials.
- Check for correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Review and markup written documents.
- Check for consistency among word usage.
- Ensuring the company’s brand voice is weaved throughout the content.
Create Your VA Packages Today
Don’t wait any longer to begin offering your professional expertise! Many business owners are looking for the services you have to offer. For additional assistance in setting up your virtual assistant business, take advantage of our free resources. Download our Virtual Assistant Business Forms or New Client Welcome Packet. Be sure to check out our affordable training videos and done-for-you social media graphics as well.