Congratulations! You are one step closer to achieving your dream of being a small home business owner.
It is one of the greatest achievements you will make - if you do it right! Whether you have owned a small business before or just starting out there are many things that need to be done before you put up the "Open For Business" sign.
As a virtual assistant you need to first concentrate on what services you want to offer. Are you going to specialize in a particular field? Once you determine this, you have to decide on what services in that field you are qualified in to justify the services you will offer.
Then you need to determine your computer needs.
- What is the best computer for you?
- What software will you need in your business?
- What office equipment will you need?
- What type of phone equipment will be best for you?
- What office supplies will you need?
Ok, the first question you are probably asking yourself is where do I get the money to purchase the items above? Don't worry you can build your business as you go along and you can get pretty creative using resources on the Internet that are free, but remember as you can afford to purchase these items - you need to do so. You are a professional now and you need to look like one.
If you need equipment and do not have the resources to purchase them consider asking your bank for a loan. You will need a business plan or if you don't have one, then take out a personal loan. And, remember, this is a tax deducitble loan.
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