The Number Four item on my list is subcontracting is not a dirty word.

Subcontracting is a great training opportunity for new and aspiring VAs. When I first began my Virtual Assistant practice almost five years ago, I had 18 years of administration and PA experience but it does not prepare you for running your own business as a VA. I started off by subcontracting to other VAs, mainly transcription, and this experience was invaluable. It allowed me to ‘try on’ being a business owner, learn about business practices and procedures from more experienced VAs as well as fine tune my knowledge of what is expected with transcription. It allowed me to earn some money while working out what I wanted to do with my website and my marketing. Subbing is invaluable and I still do it to this day if work is a bit slow or I feel like a change. There is always something new to be learned and gained from being a subcontractor.

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