We all reach a point in our lives when we want to find a balance between having a job, earning money and enjoying your life.
Since COVID, there has never been a better time to start working remotely, also referred to as “Offshore worker” by such countries and the USA.
Becoming a remote worker can give you that flexibility to create the perfect balanced lifestyle you are longing for.
As you gain more experience and more clients you get to choose who you work for and what tasks you take on. You’ll be able to manage your own schedule and work from anywhere, at any time.
If you are serious about becoming a remote worker, you need to be motivated, disciplined, and have a desire to be self-employed. We at Virtual Staff have created this guide that will help you to get started.
Remember that you will need to invest, you will need to have an environment to work from, you will need to create a portfolio, Facebook, GitHub some way to exhibit your work or your skills.
Don’t be fooled, at first it will be hard to get a client, but with perseverance and dedication you will land that first job.
What exactly is a Remote Worker?
A remote worker, an offshore worker, a virtual assistant is a person that can give support to other businesses from a remote location. Thanks to COVID and the increased ability to access high-speed internet, document sharing, and cheap conference calling systems, remote workers is in high demand by entrepreneurs and online businesses that need help but don’t want to bring on full-time staff in a specific location.
For the employer the key benefits are reduced costs, only pay for worker when they need a given task, this gives them more flexibility, less fixed costs, and the ability to scale up and down, depending on the business needs.
First let us understand the benefits and pit falls:
Pros
Some great reasons to start to become a remote worker:
It’s quick to set up and affordable, especially if you already have the skills and equipment to do the work. All you need is a laptop or computer and a fast internet connection.
You don’t need specific licenses or college degrees to get started.
You can create your own schedule and work as much or as little as you want.
Cons
But before you get started, you also need to be mindful of the cons of remote working:
Unless you already know someone that needs a remote worker, finding your first clients can be challenging.
Some platforms will make it hard for you to join if you don’t have the skills they want to promote, Virtual Staff is different, we support all.
You have to stay on top of current technology and trends in the services and industries you offer.
You will have to compete with overseas remote workers that can offer much cheaper rates. To offset this, you’ll need to offer a higher level of service and ideally niche down in something more specialized that could require specific technical skills.
Some platforms ask you to pay to apply for a job, work and then take up to 20% of your fees, Virtual Staff is different it is free to register and you only pay a simple monthly subscription, which on average will cost you less than 2 hours work a month…
What work can you be asked to do?
This following is an example of the tasks remote workers are often asked to carry out:
1. Social Media
Many business owners know that they need a social media presence, but most don’t have time to dedicate to creating content, sharing, and engaging with their audience.
If you love the idea of managing Facebook pages, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram accounts, this niche could be for you.
Social media moves really fast, and every week there are new platforms to master and to learn.
Social media assistants are in high demand, and if you have any of these skills, this area might be perfect for you:
You understand how to create headlines worth sharing and are familiar with copywriting and marketing.
You have an eye for design and can pin, tweet, and select beautiful images for Instagram.
You love being up to date with everything that’s trending.
You can engage with a brand’s audience and know how to keep the conversation going with people.
2. Blogging
If you always wanted to start your own blog, becoming a blogger’s assistants is a great way to fast-track your blogging success while earning some extra money on the side.
You’ll learn how more successful bloggers run their blogs while helping them with more administrative tasks.
Some of the tasks you will do as a blogger’s assistants are:
Write, edit, and proofread blog posts.
Moderate blog comments.
Create graphics for blog posts or social media like Pinterest.
Improve SEO.
Remove broken links, add affiliate links.
Manage readers’ emails.
Schedule social media.
3. E-commerce
Running an e-commerce store can be tough, especially for small and mid-size businesses.
Business owners have an endless list of tasks to manage every day.
This is where an assistant comes in to help.
Some of the things you could help with are:
Manage customer service
Track orders, including order entry, shipment, and invoicing.
Deal with returns/exchanges
Manage inventory
Help with marketing
Website maintenance
4. General Admin
Ok, general admin isn’t really a highly specialized niche, but if you have previous experience in an office job, this is the perfect place to start as a virtual assistant. It’s probably not the most lucrative, but administrative support is crucial to most businesses, and it’s a straightforward way to market yourself to small business owners that need help.
There are many tasks that you can do as a general admin, including:
Managing calendars and schedule
Managing emails
Booking appointments
Making travel arrangements
File management
Data entry
Setting up spreadsheet
5. Content Production
If you love creating, curating, and editing videos or beautiful images, you could start a business as a content production creator.
Creating content is very time-consuming. Most businesses do not have time to dedicate to this and will look to outsource these tasks.
You can offer your services to help with:
Writing blog posts
Research content ideas
Create graphics
Source photos
Take product pictures
Edit pictures
Create videos
6. Finance
If you have any previous finance and bookkeeping experience, this could be quite a lucrative niche for you to look into.
You could offer services like:
Bookkeeping
Invoice creation
Payments processing
Payroll
Are you ready to become a Remote Worker?
Invest in your future today! Don’t listen to people that tell you that you can’t have it all, since COVID more and more companies, individuals are looking for remote workers, don’t be left behind.
Remote workers benefit from:
A happy life
A business that gives you money
Time for yourself to do what you want
You just need to believe in yourself and start working for you!
Download our App today, Registration is free, let us help you develop you career and become a successfully remote worker today.
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