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Getting Started as a Virtual Assistant

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I want people to know how completely possible, do-able, much-needed, and profitable creating your own VA business is. You CAN do this. Business owners need support without the strings of hiring formal employees. Message or contact me for support anytime, as well.
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The Best Training & Support Program

Belinda's course and mentorship is how I personally started my business and will highly recommend forever. The value she provides and clarity of systems gives you everything, including the confidence, that you need…as well as about entrepreneurship i...

 
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📣📣📣 OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT! 🚀🚀🚀 VA School is a 9-month program where you will learn exactly what you need to start, manage, and scale your VA business without feeling overwhelmed or confused about your next steps. You’ll find everything easy to im... 
You'll get:
✔️Accountability to keep you focused… ✔️Supportive solutions to get your business off the ground…
✔️Help dealing with the overwhelm and insecurity/imposter syndrome…
✔️Clear, practical, step-by-step advice on how to get the foundations in place, then help finding your first clients.
⭐ Live Q&A sessions on Zoom three times weekly.
⭐ Bonuses galore!
⭐ Pricing that you'll NEVER see again
⭐ Templates, videos, checklists, and more! 

Learn more and sign up here: amandaevans--thevaconnection.thrivecart.com/vaschool
VA School: Live Your Best Life as a Virtual Assistant

Business Apps/Software You'll Need/Want

Keep your business simple. Easy website, easy calendar, easy payments. This doesn't have to be complicated for you or your potential clients!

 
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I wasted way too many years paying for expensive calendar/scheduling apps. I bought this for $27 years ago and own it forever. I think it's up to $37 now. Grab TidyCal while you can. It is perfect for setting your availability, booking discovery call...
TidyCal - The best calendar/scheduling app. Pay once/lifetime access!
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Wordpress is great, but tricky and out-dated anymore. There are so many easier ways to simply get the landing pages you need for your business. Need help with this? Visit my site OurDigitalCollab.com for inspiration or services as well.
Use Squarespace to easily make your website
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Or skip the website. Many creators just need a simple “link in bio” to list their “Book Now” or products/links/stores. You can even send emails and do so much for your business with it. Beacons or Stan Store are the top two. I prefer Beacons because ...
Beacons | Mobile Websites for Creators

Items to Work from Home (Or Anywhere)

Not essential, but you'll start to see what your home (or travel) work environment needs to look like for comfort and productivity. Here are some I've found along the way.

 
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This is a great way to extend your viewing screens for better visibility and more productivity for our projects.
LivElect-m 15.6" FHD Triple Laptop Screen Extender
 
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The best headphones for noise-cancelling, quality sound, and focus
Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones, Sandstone
 
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A tried-and-true bundle to get everything you need if you WANT to make videos/content. You don't HAVE to though! I haven't found a cheaper way to get the lighting, the extended tripod, and the microphones all together so it's great to have for person...
Vlogging Kit for iPhone/Android, 63”Auto Face Tracking Tripod for iPhone with Light, Wireless Microphones, Scrolling Remote Control for TikTok, Content Creator Kit for YouTube Starter