Product Description

The definitive "how to" for anyone looking to start or grow a small or home-based business, from deciding whether or not you have what it takes, to building a successful and ethical business. In this book you'll learn to: develop your brand; network; handle difficult clients; create a marketing plan; and more! You'll also see contract and form samples, a resource directory and valuable information from other successful business owners that will encourage you to take the next step in your entrpreneurial adventure.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #527580 in Books
• Published on: 2006-10-01
• Released on: 2006-10-16
• Binding: Paperback
• 168 pages

About the Author
Jeannine Clontz has owned a successful business for eight years, holds many industry specific certifications and served as the President of the International Virtual Assistants Association while writing this book. An avid volunteer & mentor, Clontz has received numerous awards and brings more than 30-years of corporate experience and knowledge to the book. Lauren Hidden, of The Hidden Helper, LLC, has provided editorial services since 2000, and is a member of the International Virtual Assistants Association, and the Delaware Valley Virtual Assistants Association. Hidden lends her experience with beginning and growing her own successful virtual business to this endeavor. Hidden's first co-authored book, Write it Right: The Ground Rules for Self-Editing Like the Pros, helps writers of all skill levels overcome their writing challenges.

Customer Reviews

Great for anyone wanting to start a VA business
I like this book for several reasons, each chapter is fairly short and to the point. There are many details on planning out your business, such as start up costs you can expect (bare bones vs. wish list), branding your company, finding clients, growing your business, etc...The thing that I like most about this book is that at the end of each chapter there are links and resources listed on the subject of that chapter. I have found this extremely helpful in doing research for starting up my business.

In the back of the book there are several sample documents listed for you to use for your business that are very helpful. Including, work for hire agreement, client retainer agreement, editorial retainer agreement, confidentially agreement, subcontractor agreement, non-solicitation agreement, and there is even a sample business plan that is short and sweet, which is a great starting point.

I highly recommend this book to anyone starting a VA business. You can't beat the price at $19.95.

The best book for any new VA
I've been a virtual assistant for a while but when I learned of this book I purchased it. Wow, was I glad I did. The information in here is invaluable. In fact, I've had to repurchase the book a couple of times because I keep giving it away. (I think I've purchased three copies so far.) I HIGHLY recommend this book to any new or veteran VA or small business owner. The book gives you so much information. Lauren and Jeannine really did their homework here. Some books are borrowers, this one is a definite purchase. You'll refer back to this book often. They also offer an workbook to go with it -- great purchase as well. [...].

THE book for Virtual Assistants
As a veteran of the Virtual Assistance (VA) industry, I can absolutely say that this is THE book for VAs. I've read most of them and while they touch on many important things, the authors have managed to really capture all of the things you need to know - it doesn't matter if you are brand-spanking new or looking for a "boost" to get you moving again. If you only read one business book this year, THIS should be the book you read -- and have a highlighter handy!