June 29, 2007

VA Profit Tips #9

===> A Personal Note from India:

Hi there,

I hope you're doing well. This week's newsletter focuses on keeping track of your business expenses and income. This step is crucial especially when it comes time to file your taxes for your business.

New job leads are up. You can view the latest job leads at Free Virtual Assistant Jobs.

Enjoy!

Your Fellow Virtual Assistant,
        
   - India

How to become a successful Virtual Assistant - The 5 Key Steps to Staying at Home and Earning a Full-Time Income. Find out more: www.virtualpabusiness.com

===>Your Profit Tip:

One of the best ways that a beginning VA can get her foot in the door is to begin networking.  There are many different networking options available. 

Ryze.com is a great place to begin.  It’s a huge business network opportunity where you can search for other VA’s; and you can join groups, etc.

Although message boards can be time consuming and time distractions they are a great way to get your name out there.  Not only will networking at message boards and forums help you spread the word about your new VA business you will also have the opportunity to learn from others. 

Don’t underestimate the power of networking opportunities.  Take the time to invest in getting to know some other fellow net workers and build up some friendships.  More than likely you’ll end up getting some business this way. 

Just one more thing; Make sure, when visiting the forums and message boards, to follow their rules about posting business ads, your signature line, etc.    
   
 
"See" you again soon.

India Jordan
Virtual Assistant