Perhaps one of the very best things to become a virtual assistant is the sheer minimal amount of equipment needed to get your business off the ground and up and running. The very first, and most necessary, thing you will need is a computer, and ideally, a small home office as well.

There are a few software programs that you will also need in order to handle your client’s needs and also to communicate with them. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, or similar free programs, are the ones you can count on needing for certain. Other items you may need include basic office supplies such as a filing cabinet, paper, printer, and also a telephone and fax machine.

The Needed Skills and Characteristics

To be a virtual assistant there are a certain number of skills and characteristics needed in order to be successful, the first of which is being well organized. While it’s true that in essence you are your own boss as you’re working from home for yourself, you still must answer to your clients as they will be the ones who are paying the bills and who you will rely upon should you need future references.

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