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Virtual Assistant: Find, Hire, Train, and Manage
Rating: 4.4 out of 5(817 ratings)
4,710 students

Virtual Assistant: Find, Hire, Train, and Manage

Work smarter, not harder: Learn how to win the war against "Entrepreneurial Overwhelm" with virtual assistants.
Created byNick Loper
Last updated 5/2015
English

What you'll learn

  • By the end of the course, you'll have a complete understanding of what virtual assistants are and how they can help you in your business. You'll know where to find the best VA talent, how to hire them, and how to work with them on an ongoing basis.

Course content

5 sections • 47 lectures • 2h 27m total length

  • What is a Virtual Assistant?1:09

    Uncover how a virtual assistant works remotely to save time, money, and sanity, and learn to hire affordable, qualified talent for $5 an hour or less and collaborate effectively.

  • The 3 Types of Virtual Assistants7:39

    Discover the three types of virtual assistants—task based, project based, and virtual employees—and learn pricing, contracts, and selection guidance for effective outsourcing.

  • Why Hire a VA?5:25

    Hire a virtual assistant to regain control of your life and business by outsourcing tasks that don't require physical presence, such as scheduling and emails.

  • Virtual Assistant Benefits1:49

    Save time, save money, and save headache with a virtual assistant by offloading routine tasks, freeing hours for clients and family, while reducing payroll and compliance hassles.

  • How Much is Your Time Worth?1:52

    Calculate your effective hourly wage from annual income to decide when hiring a virtual assistant makes sense, focusing on billable hours and delegating low-level tasks.

  • What's Your Excuse?2:57

    Overcome excuses for not hiring a virtual assistant: trust concerns, quality fears, and training time. Hire a talented VA, set guidelines, and use a non-disclosure agreement to unlock long-term value.

  • What a Virtual Assistant Can Do For You4:23
  • Should You Outsource Social Media?2:09
  • How Much Does a VA Cost?2:49

    Explore how virtual assistant costs vary by geography and skills, from Philippines wages near 500 dollars to US rates 10–50 dollars per hour. Assess overhead and options against in-house hires.

  • Virtual Assistants vs. In-House Employees2:00
  • Virtual Assistant Security2:53

    Assess security when working with a virtual assistant by prioritizing trust, safeguarding sensitive files, and managing account access with LastPass, while understanding how credit card data is handled and protected.

  • Virtual Assistant Legal Implications4:01

    Explore the legal implications of hiring a virtual assistant, including overseas work, taxes, 1099 rules, value-added tax, deductions for wages, and optional benefits to foster loyalty.

  • Myth: Virtual Assistants are a 3rd World Industry0:44

    Debunk the myth that virtual assistants are a third world industry and highlight a thriving work-from-home global workforce, with many VAs charging $30 an hour or more.

  • Virtual Assistant Certifications1:07

    Assess virtual assistant certifications' value and credibility, noting that some badges reflect paid differentiation rather than skills, and weigh certification against skills when hiring VAs.

Requirements

  • An open mind and willingness to relinquish some control in your business in the name of your lifestyle, health, and growth

Description

Are You Running Your Business or is Your Business Running You?

This course is for entrepreneurs who are looking for a way to take their business to the next level. If you've ever caught yourself thinking there just aren't enough hours in the day, there is a solution.

And it won’t make you go broke, either.

Virtual assistants are essentially telecommuting contractors to your business. This course covers everything you need to know about virtual assistants, including:

  • Where to find the best ones
  • How to hire them
  • Best practices for working with them on an ongoing basis

It’s taught from firsthand experience, NOT theoretical or academic fluff. You’ll learn how a talented virtual assistant can help save you time, money, and headache.

Take control of your entrepreneurial life and learn how to effectively outsource your non-essential tasks. You’ll free up hours every day to focus on what’s really important.

In the end, virtual assistants can help you lead a happier, healthier, and more productive and stress-free life.

It's possible (and I would argue essential) to unload many aspects of your day-to-day work, leaving you free to tackle the higher-level, strategic, and money-making projects that often get neglected.

Time is Our Most Valuable Resource

But it's also the resource we are quickest to waste. After this course, you may not achieve the 4-Hour Work Week right away, but you’ll be armed with actionable advice on how to get started with outsourcing. The world’s most successful people didn't get there alone; they all had help along the way.

What are you waiting for? Let's get started on your outsourcing adventure today!

Who this course is for:

  • Small business owners, entrepreneurs, and busy professionals.

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