Virtual Assistants Coach, Rebecca Trelfa
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about virtual assistance  |  risks vs. rewards

 

 

The thought of becoming a VA sounds exciting and rewarding at first, but you need to be aware of a fair amount of risks and responsibilities that you will need to consider as well.  You, as a business owner, will have to take financial and legal considerations into mind, along with personal challenges that can come from working for yourself--from home.

 

Risks & Responsibilities Rewards

Financial

- equipment & services paid by you

- benefits paid by you

- retirement saved by you

- taxes paid by you

- prospecting done by you

Financial

- compete on your own level

- create your own pricing structure

- enjoy unlimited earning potential

Legal

- copyrights, trademarks

- sole proprietorship vs. incorporation

- develop client agreements

- develop subcontracting agreements

- develop affiliate/JV agreements

Legal

- develop your own recognized brand

- get credit for your creative work

- incorporate for the most protection

 

Personal

- isolation

- self discipline

- full responsibility

- struggle to balance work & home

Personal

- create your own schedule

- implement your own work style

- create your own boundaries

- work from anywhere

 

Even if the list of risks and responsibilities seems daunting at first, I can explain what you are really up against in more detail.  Together we can determine if the risks outweigh the rewards in your particular case.

 

Please contact me via rebecca@virtualdynamos.com for some coaching or consulting.  You can also get a quick answer via my Coach on Call telephone services.
 

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