If you dream of working from home full-time and creating your own schedule, then the rapidly growing virtual assistant industry might be your undiscovered calling. Running your own virtual assistant business offers a wide range of technical and administrative services to business owners, remotely. If you’re a mom, travel enthusiast, or want to work wherever and whenever you want, a virtual assistant job is worth exploring. I’m sharing my seven no-nonsense steps on how to become a virtual assistant and start creating a profitable and flexible business.

As a virtual assistant, your clients are the heartbeat of your business. Though it’s tempting to say yes to every single client when you first start out, you want to be selective. This will save you time, money, and energy in the long run and set your business up for success from the beginning. Your goal is to work with long-term clients. If they aren’t compatible with you, it might create an undesirable working relationship. Finding the right clients is where the magic truly happens and creates a business model you can be proud of. I’m sharing 3 warning signs to look for when a prospective client isn’t right for you.