Virtual Assistant Training

$497.00

Overview
Lesson

Course Description

The Virtual Assistant Training course provided by Grandmas in Business is designed to empower women 45+ with the comprehensive skills and knowledge required to excel in the rapidly growing field of virtual assistance. This program offers a blend of theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and real-world scenarios to prepare participants for successful careers as Virtual Assistants (VAs). Whether you’re new to the workforce or transitioning to a remote work environment, this course will help you build confidence, enhance your digital literacy, and equip you with the tools needed to support businesses in a variety of tasks, all from the comfort of your own home.

What You’ll Learn?

Advanced Digital Literacy
Communicating, Researching & Writing Effectively
Time Management & Organization
VA Tasks, Platforms and Shortcuts
Executive Assistance Etiquette
Marketing & Networking
Financial Management

Who This Course Is For

New Entrants: Women who are just entering or re-entering the workforce, perhaps after years of focusing on their family, and wish to develop a new skill set that allows them to work from home.
Career Shifters: Women who have been part of traditional, on-site jobs and are seeking to transition into remote work for flexibility and convenience.
Lifelong Learners: Women who have a zest for learning and wish to keep up with the latest trends in the digital job market.
Retirees: Women who have retired from their full-time jobs, but wish to stay active and earn an income in a way that fits their lifestyle and schedule.
Aspiring Entrepreneurs: Women who have an entrepreneurial spirit and are considering starting their own virtual assistance business.

Course Module

Introduction and Foundations
Building Your Business Systems and Processes
Enhanced Tech Skills
Marketing, Service Packaging, and Branding
Financial Management
Business Policies
Sales and Getting Clients
Lead Generation and Conversions

Virtual Assistance Training for Grandmas

Week 1: Introduction and Foundations

Understanding the role and responsibilities of a Virtual Assistant.
Developing a successful mindset for the VA industry.
Setting up foundational systems: time management, task tracking, and client communication.
Naming your VA business: brainstorming and considerations.

Week 2: Building Your Business Systems

Overview of key business systems: operations, marketing, sales, and delivery.
Essential VA tools for task management, payments, cloud storage, communication, etc.
Knowing your business numbers: billable hours, client capacity, budgeting, and expenses.
Setting up E-signature and notes+graphics tools.

Week 3: Enhanced Tech Skills

Introduction to AI and its applications in the VA field.
Training on email management, marketing, content writing, designing graphics, social media management, and research.
Detailed guide to using Canva, Microsoft Office, ChatGpt, and other relevant tech tools.
Staying updated with the latest tech advancements and tools.

Week 4: Financial Management, Service Packaging, and Branding

Understanding and managing business finance: revenue, expenses, taxes.
Creating VA service packages: retainers, packages + projects, starter packages, a la carte menus, recurring revenue/income, pricing strategies.
Branding your VA business: personal branding, the importance of branding, strategies for successful branding.
Financial planning for VAs: Setting your rates, knowing your unique baseline rate/number, understanding billable hours.

Week 5: Marketing and Business Policies

Marketing strategies for VAs: using keywords, social media marketing, networking, avoiding common mistakes, developing a strong online presence.
Understanding sales funnels and target markets.
Introduction to business policies: their importance, what they cover, how they’re used, and best practices.

Week 6: Getting Clients and Building Skills

Finding and securing clients: where to find them, how to approach them, benefits flyers, best practices.
Building your service offerings: deciding what services to offer, identifying current market needs, being a specialist vs. a generalist.
Honing in-demand skills: WordPress, MailChimp, digital marketing, social media, technology, systems + organization.
Time management tips for VAs: focusing on revenue-generating tasks, cutting down on distractions, using task management tools.