Here I am, starting a blog about a day in the life of a Virtual Assistant.  To tell you a little about me, I started my own business as a virtual assistant so I could enjoy spending time with my family and still have a fulfilling career.   I have worked as an Administrative Professional in the corporate world for over 16 years, so I when I began this journey, I thought I had everything I needed to jump into being an entrepreneur/freelancer.  I have always felt curious about computers, software and the internet; however, I had no idea how much there is to learn.  On the recommendation of a friend, I took an extensive virtual training program (VTP) through AssistU.  Here I learned not only how to become a successful VA and how to legally set up my business, but I also learned about client relationships, who my ideal client is, and how to set standards so that I am in integrity with myself.

Now that I have completed the training and am actively looking for clients, I see how important it is to have a clear definition of who my ideal client really is.  There are so many different platforms out there I could use to collaborate with clients, I cannot expect to learn them all ~ and then hope that my ideal client uses that program too.  Rather, I need to define who I want to work with (find my niche) and learn as I go.  (This is where my ideal client comes in)  Partnering with the person(s) who fit the standards I have set will ensure that our working relationship is long lasting.  For me, the best way for me to learn, is to do.  So, here I am creating a blog in WordPress so that I can learn how to use the program.

I am sure I will never learn all there is to know on the internet or otherwise, but I will continue to expand my knowledge in the areas that interest me and that will enable me to best serve my clients. After I master WordPress, I am onto 1 Shopping Cart.

Until next time……