Here is a collection of great Virtual Assistant resources I have come across from trusted sources in the VA industry. Know of a great resource that should be added to the list? Contact me today.
**These are merely recommendations as we at VA Mommy do not personally represent or endorse the following. Please do your due diligence before purchasing or using any product.**
VA Business Startup Resources:
- Virtual Assistant Startup System* – A great system created by VANA founder, Tawnya Sutherland, and one I personally used to help start my business.
- Virtual Assistant Consulting & Mentoring – Through my own company I offer consulting sessions and mentorship packages for VAs of all levels. As someone who has been in the business since January 2005, I know my way around and have been through it all.
VA Certification/Education Coaching Resources:
- Virtual Assistant Consulting & Mentoring from Megan Barber
- REVA Academy- Real Estate Virtual Assistant Training for new and veteran VAs created by myself and 2 colleagues
- VA Classroom* – Fantastic training on everything from internet marketing to social media. I have used their programs many times.
- Virtual Assistant Training
- VA Training Club - Spearheaded by the great Erin Blaskie
- IVAA Education – Provides exams for certification in VA niches and core competencies
VA Templates & Forms:
- Virtual Assistant Forms – By Anna Baron
- Startup Business Forms* – A great set of business forms for any Virtual Assistant, brought to you by the Administrative Consultants Association.
- Virtual Assistant Startup Forms and Templates - Brought to you by Elite Office Support
Virtual Assistant Associations and Networking Resources:
- IVAA – International Virtual Assistant Association – One of the larges VA trade organizations. Being a member of IVAA includes numerous benefits including a ListServ, Forum, Certifications and more.
- VANA - Virtual Assistant Networking Association – One of my favorite networking places on the net with the forums that has an endless source of great information and great, supportive users.
- Virtual Assistant Forums – A great community of new and old Virtual Assistants. Be sure to check out their awesome cost comparison calculator.
- VA Hub*
Virtual Assistant Books:
- Systems of a Successful VA eBook *- By “SystemsChick”, Kristi Pavlik. A great tool to help teach you how to document your business processes from lead intake to new client processing. Great for new and seasoned VAs alike.
- Entrepreneurial Freedom- A Fabulous book and workbook done by Jeannine Clontz and Lauren Hidden
- The Virtual Assistant’s Guide to Marketing – By Michelle Jamison
- The Virtual Assistant’s Guide to the Multi-VA Business eBook – By Michelle Jamison
- The 2-Second Commute- By Christine Durst and Michael Haaren
- The Virtual Assistant’s Guide to Landing 12 Clients in 12 Months – By Doreen Patrick
- VA Secrets Revealed!* - By Alyssa Gregory
Website Building Resources:
- Dreamhost* – The web hosting company I use personally with many affordable hosting plans and the “One-click Installs” that make using WordPress and other platforms super easy.
- Moonfruit* – Build a new website for free, or upgrade for more features with some of their other plans. Their template designs are fantastic.
Business Startup Resources:
- US Small Business Administration
- Inc.com Small Business Resources
- IRS Small Business and Self-Employment Resources
Business Forms and Templates:
- Business Plans – Great tools for business plans and sample business plans for any business.
- DocStoc – A great source for forms and templates for any business need.
Recommended Business Books and eBooks:
- The E-Myth Revisited – By Michael Gerber — Changed my whole outlook on my business.
- Creating a Thriving Business The Series – 2 great eBooks that help you to create and manage your business to success
Other Great Resources:
- Virtual Assistants Info Center – A great resources site by Virtual Assistant, Michelle Colvin.
- Nina Feldman Connections- A comprehensive site with resources for VAs on pricing, time, marketing, operations.
- Expense & Time Worksheet- again, brought to you by Nina Feldman
* = Affilliate Links. This means that VA Mommy receives some small compensation if you decide to purchase any of the products from the above affiliate links.
** Megan Barber and VA Mommy does not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any of the recommendations above. This is merely a list of resources available to Virtual Assistants. Please do your own due diligence before purchasing any product. **
