The Virtual Perception

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 The Virtual Perception does 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 Boot Camp eBook & VAStartup- Created by excellent Virtual Assistant, Anna Baron. A great eBook to walk you through starting up a VA biz, plus Anna also offers a coaching programs, and marketing materials design.

VA Certification/Education Resources:

• VA Classroom
• AssistU
• Virtual Assistant Training
• Virtual Assistance U – Otherwise known as VAU
• VA Coach
• VA Training Club
• Virtual Assistant Training Program
• IVAA Education – Provides exams for certification in VA niches and core competencies

VA Templates & Forms:

• Virtual Assistant Forms – By Anna Baron
• Client Organization Forms- By REVA extraordinaire Kim Hughes, Used by me personally and I don’t leave home without it.
• VA Business Organizer – Business in a Binder by Kim Hughes, my business bible.
• Virtual Assistant Business Forms – A great set of business forms for any Virtual Assistant, brought to you by the Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce.
• 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.
• VACOC – Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce

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

Virtual Assistant Coaching Resources:

• Virtual Assistant Coaching and Mentoring – Brought to you by the Virtual Link’s Anna Baron
• The VA Coach - from Erin Blaskie who offers group and one-on-one coaching
• REVA Coach – Real Estate Virtual Assistant coaching and mentoring
• Your Virtual Assistant Coach – VA Coach and REVA Mentor Kim Hughes

Website Building Resources:

• Moonfruit – Build a new website for free, or upgrade for more features with som of their other plans. Their template designs are fantastic.

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

** Megan Barber and the Virtual Perception 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. **