{"id":11753,"date":"2025-05-22T14:58:06","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T17:58:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tudumblog.com\/?p=11753"},"modified":"2026-03-06T11:42:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T14:42:58","slug":"remote-work-as-a-virtual-assistant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tudumblog.com\/en\/remote-work-as-a-virtual-assistant\/","title":{"rendered":"Remote work as a virtual assistant, discover opportunities in the market"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"719\">In today&#8217;s world, where <strong data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"446\">remote work<\/strong> has become the norm for many sectors, one of the fastest-growing professions is that of <strong data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"549\">virtual assistant<\/strong>. But after all, what does a virtual assistant do? How do you get started in this area, even without experience? And is it really possible to make a good living from this new digital profession?<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"951\">In this article, you will understand <strong data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"809\">what it takes to become a virtual assistant<\/strong>, how to find clients, which tools to use and how to transform this activity into a <strong data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"940\">lucrative and sustainable career<\/strong>. Let&#8217;s go?<\/p>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"991\">What is remote work as a virtual assistant?<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1273\">A <strong data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1018\">virtual assistant<\/strong> (or VA) is a professional who offers <strong>management<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1149\">administrative, technical or creative support to companies or entrepreneurs remotely, <\/strong>that is, from a distance (the famous Home Office).<\/p>\r\n<p>This means that you can work from anywhere with internet access, be it your home, a caf\u00e9 or even another country.<\/p>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1327\">The duties of a VA vary greatly and may include:<\/h3>\r\n<ul data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1546\">\r\n<li data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1365\">General secretarial work.<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1365\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1365\">Scheduling medical appointments and other matters.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li>Email and telephone management.<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1390\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1390\">General customer service.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1419\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1419\">Basic financial control.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1442\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1442\">Content production.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1469\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1469\">Social media support.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1491\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1491\">Market research.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1515\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1515\">E-commerce support.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1546\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1546\">Text translation and proofreading.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1546\">Sales.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1686\">With the digitalization of businesses, especially small entrepreneurs and information producers, the demand for this type of service has skyrocketed.<\/p>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1750\">Why is the remote work market as a virtual assistant on the rise?<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1926\">With the <em>(Covid)<\/em> Pandemic, the popularization of home office and the search for reducing operating costs, many entrepreneurs have chosen to transform, or <strong data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1925\">hire remote assistants instead of permanent employees<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"2075\">In addition, the growth of information producers, small digital businesses and startups favors the hiring of self-employed professionals, such as AVs.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2302\"><strong data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2097\">Relevant data<\/strong> (real):<br data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2122\" \/>According to a survey by Upwork (global freelance platform), around <strong data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2264\">36% of the US workforce already works freelance<\/strong>\u00a0 and other countries follow the same trend.<\/p>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2377\">What skills are needed to have a remote job as a virtual assistant?<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2530\">You don&#8217;t need to have a specific degree, but rather a <strong data-start=\"2434\" data-end=\"2470\">set of skills practices<\/strong> and a lot of willingness to learn. See the most important ones:<\/p>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"2532\" data-end=\"2556\">Technical Skills<\/h3>\r\n<ul data-start=\"2557\" data-end=\"2858\">\r\n<li data-start=\"2557\" data-end=\"2582\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2559\" data-end=\"2582\">Good typing and writing skills.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"2583\" data-end=\"2634\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2634\">Organizing documents (Google Drive, Dropbox.)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"2635\" data-end=\"2858\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2637\" data-end=\"2672\">Familiarity with tools such as:<\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"2675\" data-end=\"2858\">\r\n<li data-start=\"2675\" data-end=\"2718\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2677\" data-end=\"2718\">Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Calendar.)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"2721\" data-end=\"2746\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2723\" data-end=\"2746\">Trello, Asana or Notion.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"2749\" data-end=\"2787\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"2787\">Canva and basic design tools.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"2790\" data-end=\"2858\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2792\" data-end=\"2858\">Platforms customer service (such as WhatsApp Business, Zendesk, etc.)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"2860\" data-end=\"2891\">Behavioral Skills<\/h3>\r\n<ul data-start=\"2892\" data-end=\"3021\">\r\n<li data-start=\"2892\" data-end=\"2906\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2894\" data-end=\"2906\">Proactivity.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"2907\" data-end=\"2933\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2909\" data-end=\"2933\">Having a routine, organization and discipline.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"2934\" data-end=\"2951\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2936\" data-end=\"2951\">Good communication.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"2952\" data-end=\"2988\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2954\" data-end=\"2988\">Ability to work with deadlines.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"2989\" data-end=\"3021\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2991\" data-end=\"3021\">Empathy with the client and team.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"2989\" data-end=\"3021\">Don&#8217;t procrastinate.<br \/><em>(Procrastination is the habit of delaying or postponing tasks that need to be performed, either by performing other more common or less important tasks, or by distracting oneself with unrelated activities.)<\/em><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"3028\" data-end=\"3082\">Step by step: How to get started as a virtual assistant<\/h2>\r\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11765 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/tudumblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Imagens-e-galeria-de-fotos_0000_22-de-mai.-de-2025-15_34_48-min-2.jpg\" alt=\"Remote work as a virtual assistant\" width=\"751\" height=\"551\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"3084\" data-end=\"3118\">1. Choose a niche<\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"3120\" data-end=\"3183\">You can be a generalist or a specialist VA, but specializing can likely make it easier for you to enter the market and charge more.<\/p>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"3409\" data-end=\"3453\">2. Create your basic work structure<\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"3455\" data-end=\"3533\">Have a <strong data-start=\"3464\" data-end=\"3499\">quiet space to work<\/strong>, even if it&#8217;s simple, and invest in:<\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"3535\" data-end=\"3743\">\r\n<li data-start=\"3535\" data-end=\"3559\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3537\" data-end=\"3559\">Computer or notebook.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"3560\" data-end=\"3587\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3562\" data-end=\"3587\">Good quality Internet.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"3588\" data-end=\"3619\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3590\" data-end=\"3619\">Headphones with microphone.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"3620\" data-end=\"3677\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3622\" data-end=\"3677\">Professional email account (Gmail or your own domain.)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"3678\" data-end=\"3743\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3680\" data-end=\"3743\">WhatsApp Business account with catalog and automatic messages.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"3745\" data-end=\"3788\">3. Develop your portfolio and resume<\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"3790\" data-end=\"3830\">Even without formal experience, you can:<\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"3832\" data-end=\"4031\">\r\n<li data-start=\"3832\" data-end=\"3903\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3834\" data-end=\"3903\">Create <strong data-start=\"3840\" data-end=\"3854\">simulations<\/strong> of tasks (responding to emails, creating spreadsheets.)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"3904\" data-end=\"3962\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3906\" data-end=\"3962\">Offer services to acquaintances for a nominal fee.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"3963\" data-end=\"4031\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3965\" data-end=\"4031\">Create a portfolio in Canva with your skills and fictional cases.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"4033\" data-end=\"4085\">4. Sign up for remote work platforms<\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"4087\" data-end=\"4107\">Some good options:<\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"4109\" data-end=\"4356\">\r\n<li data-start=\"4109\" data-end=\"4146\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4111\" data-end=\"4146\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workana.com\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4111\" data-end=\"4146\">Workana.<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"4147\" data-end=\"4191\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4149\" data-end=\"4191\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getninjas.com.br\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4149\" data-end=\"4191\">GetNinjas.<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"4192\" data-end=\"4239\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4194\" data-end=\"4239\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancer.com\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4194\" data-end=\"4239\">Freelancer.com.<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"4240\" data-end=\"4275\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4242\" data-end=\"4275\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.upwork.com\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4242\" data-end=\"4275\">Upwork.<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"4276\" data-end=\"4320\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4278\" data-end=\"4320\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.99freelas.com.br\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4278\" data-end=\"4320\">99Freelas<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"4321\" data-end=\"4356\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4323\" data-end=\"4356\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fiverr.com\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4323\" data-end=\"4356\">Fiverr.<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"4578\" data-end=\"4607\">5. Promote your services<\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"4609\" data-end=\"4766\">Create a <strong data-start=\"4617\" data-end=\"4660\">profile on Instagram, LinkedIn or TikTok<\/strong> with content about your work and partner with small entrepreneurs to promote your services.<\/p>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"4773\" data-end=\"4811\">What is the average earnings with remote work as a virtual assistant?<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"363\">Earnings vary depending on experience, niche, and the number of clients. On average in the United States:<\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"490\">\r\n<li data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"403\">\r\n<p data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"403\"><strong data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"381\">Beginners:<\/strong> $15 to $25 per hour.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"445\">\r\n<p data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"445\"><strong data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"423\">Intermediate:<\/strong> $25 to $45 per hour.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"490\">\r\n<p data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"490\"><strong data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"468\">Specialized VAs:<\/strong> $45 to $100+ per hour.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"642\">Some professionals offer monthly service packages, charging between <strong data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"590\">$500 and $2,000 per client<\/strong>, depending on the scope of work and hours included.<\/p>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"5151\" data-end=\"5178\">How to get clients for remote work as a virtual assistant?<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"5180\" data-end=\"5246\">In addition to platforms and social networks, a great strategy is to use:<\/p>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"5248\" data-end=\"5264\">Networking<\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"5265\" data-end=\"5385\">Talk to friends and family about your new service. Often, your first clients come from your inner circle.<\/p>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"5387\" data-end=\"5429\">Entrepreneur groups on Facebook<\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"5430\" data-end=\"5533\">Look for groups like \u201cMulheres Empreendedoras\u201d, \u201cEmpreendedores Digitais Brasil\u201d or \u201cE-commerce Brasil\u201d.<\/p>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"5535\" data-end=\"5568\">Freelance marketplaces<\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"5569\" data-end=\"5663\">As we mentioned before, platforms like Workana, Upwork and 99Freelas are great places to start.<\/p>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"5665\" data-end=\"5696\">Offer a \u201cfree trial\u201d (This is the best option!)<\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"5697\" data-end=\"5810\">Offer a <strong data-start=\"5708\" data-end=\"5739\">free day of support<\/strong> for the client to try. Many hire after seeing your performance.<\/p>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"5817\" data-end=\"5868\">Essential tools for remote work as a virtual assistant<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"5870\" data-end=\"5939\">Working as a VA requires mastery of basic tools. See some:<\/p>\r\n<h2>Essential Tools for Remote Work as a Virtual Assistant<\/h2>\r\n<p>Working as a VA requires mastery of basic tools. Here are some of the most commonly used ones:<\/p>\r\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; max-width: 800px;\" border=\"1\">\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th style=\"padding: 8px; background-color: #f2f2f2;\">Tool<\/th>\r\n<th style=\"padding: 8px; background-color: #f2f2f2;\">Main Function<\/th>\r\n<th style=\"padding: 8px; background-color: #f2f2f2;\">Free?<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\"><strong>Google Calendar<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\">Managing appointments and client calendars<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\">Yes<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\"><strong>Canva<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\">Creating artwork, presentations, and visual materials<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\">Free and Paid<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\"><strong>Trello \/ Notion<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\">Organizing tasks, projects and workflows<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\">Yes<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\"><strong>Zoom \/ Google Meet<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\">Online meetings with clients or team<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\">Yes<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\"><strong>WhatsApp Business<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\">Quick service, with automatic responses and labels<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 8px;\">Yes<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_16hzy_1\">\r\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\r\n<h2 data-start=\"6465\" data-end=\"6509\">Extra tip: Take a qualification course<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"6511\" data-end=\"6606\">To stand out, invest in courses that teach practical virtual assistance techniques, such as:<\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"6608\" data-end=\"6803\">\r\n<li data-start=\"6608\" data-end=\"6745\">\r\n<h3>How to work remotely and not die trying<\/h3>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11777\" src=\"http:\/\/tudumblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/chrome-capture-2025-5-22-9-min-300x300.png\" alt=\"Guide Remote work as a virtual assistant\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tudumblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/chrome-capture-2025-5-22-9-min-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/tudumblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/chrome-capture-2025-5-22-9-min-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/go.hotmart.com\/V99891503E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/strong> to see more about this course!<\/p>\r\n<p>These courses teach from scratch and are aimed at the real market.<\/p>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"6881\" data-end=\"6935\">Practical example of a routine for remote work as an assistant virtual<\/h2>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"6937\" data-end=\"6955\">Monday:<\/h3>\r\n<ul data-start=\"6957\" data-end=\"7253\">\r\n<li data-start=\"6957\" data-end=\"7010\">\r\n<p data-start=\"6959\" data-end=\"7010\">08:00 to 09:00: Client email conference.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"7011\" data-end=\"7066\">\r\n<p data-start=\"7013\" data-end=\"7066\">09:00 to 10:30: Social media updates on Canva.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"7067\" data-end=\"7127\">\r\n<p data-start=\"7069\" data-end=\"7127\">10:30 to 11:30 a.m.: Customer service for an online store.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"7128\" data-end=\"7189\">\r\n<p data-start=\"7130\" data-end=\"7189\">2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.: Organization of the weekly meeting schedule.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"7190\" data-end=\"7253\">\r\n<p data-start=\"7192\" data-end=\"7253\">4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Preparation of a financial control spreadsheet.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"7255\" data-end=\"7366\">Each customer may have a different demand. Therefore, <strong data-start=\"7310\" data-end=\"7350\">organization and clear communication<\/strong> are essential.<\/p>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"209\">Real example of remote work as a virtual assistant:<\/h2>\r\n<h3>&#8220;From motherhood to success as a virtual assistant&#8221;<\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"158\"><strong data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"98\">Julia Morgan, 32 years old.<\/strong><br data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"101\" \/><strong data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"120\">Specialization:<\/strong> Remote secretary for medical clinics.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"219\">Julia Morgan is 32 years old and lives in Austin, TX \u2013 USA.\u00a0Before the pandemic, she worked as a receptionist at a physiotherapy clinic, but with the birth of her first son, Miguel, everything changed. Without a support network and unable to afford daycare, she found herself unemployed and without prospects.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"779\"><em>\u201cI needed to be close to my baby, but I also wanted to contribute to the household income. That&#8217;s when I discovered the profession of virtual assistant,\u201d<\/em>says Julia.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"1004\">She decided to specialize as a <strong data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"857\">remote secretary for medical clinics<\/strong>, taking advantage of her previous experience in the health sector. With a basic computer, cell phone and internet access, it began offering services such as:<\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1170\">\r\n<li data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1048\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1048\">Scheduling and confirming appointments.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1099\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1099\">Organizing medical records and digital files.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1139\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1139\">Service via WhatsApp and telephone.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1170\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1170\">Issuing of invoices and collections.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1489\">Julia started working at a small clinic recommended by a friend. Then, through word of mouth and a professional profile on Instagram, she started to win new clients. Today, she works at <strong data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1395\">four different medical clinics<\/strong>, balancing her routine between work and caring for Miguel, who is now 2 years old.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1649\"><em>\u201cI work from home, set my own hours and have a better income than when I was a CLT employee. And the best part: I can follow every stage of my son\u2019s life,\u201d<\/em>, she says, excitedly.<\/p>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1649\">FAQ \u2013 Frequently asked questions about remote work as a virtual assistant<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\">\r\n<div id=\"faq-question-1747944315088\" class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">1. What do I need to start as a virtual assistant?<\/strong>\r\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A computer, stable internet, basic organizational skills, and a willingness to learn. 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What certifications or courses are most valuable to a virtual assistant in the market?<\/strong>\r\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Certifications in areas such as productivity (e.g. Trello, Notion, ClickUp), digital marketing (Google, HubSpot), customer service (Zendesk, Freshdesk), as well as remote secretarial courses, are highly valued. Platforms such as Coursera, Udemy, Alura and Sebrae offer useful and accessible training for this niche.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"faq-question-1747944560896\" class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">7. How to maintain customer trust and loyalty when working remotely?<\/strong>\r\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Always delivering on time, being transparent in communication and maintaining professionalism. Tools such as weekly task reports, well-defined contracts, alignment meetings and constant feedback are fundamental practices for retaining customers for the long term and generating referrals.<\/p>\r\n<h2>\ud83d\udd17 Recommended reading on Tudum blog<\/h2>\r\n<p>If you are looking to understand which professional path makes the most sense for your current stage, career, side projects, or entrepreneurship, we have gathered all our content on these topics in a comprehensive article about <strong data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"401\">Professions &amp; Entrepreneurship<\/strong>, designed to help you see your options more clearly.<br data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"457\" \/>\ud83d\udc49 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tudumblog.com\/en\/professions-entrepreneurship-possible-paths-to-build-a-career-income-and-new-professional-projects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here <\/a><\/strong>to read the article.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Conclusion: Is it possible to make a living working remotely as a virtual assistant?<\/h2>\r\n<p>Yes, it is entirely possible to build a solid career, or simply earn <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tudumblog.com\/en\/make-extra-income-with-pets7-real-ways-to-profit-in-this-market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">extra income<\/a><\/strong> as a virtual assistant, even without a college degree or prior experience. 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Share it with someone who is looking to work from home!<\/p>\r\n<h2>\ud83d\udd17 Recommended reading on Tudum Blog<\/h2>\r\n<p>If you want to better understand how technology and news impact daily routines, work, consumption, and everyday decisions, we have gathered all our content on this topic in a complete pillar article about <strong data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"379\">Technology &amp; News<\/strong>, created to help you follow trends with more clarity and less information overload.<br data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"466\" \/>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/tudumblog.com\/en\/technology-news-understand-how-to-use-and-benefit-from-innovations-that-impact-your-daily-life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"504\">Click here <\/strong><\/a>to read the article.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tudumblog.com\/en\/cat\/professions-and-entrepreneurship\/\">Click here<\/a><\/strong> for more content on Professions &amp; Entrepreneurship.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In today&#8217;s world, where remote work has become the norm for many sectors, one of the fastest-growing professions is that of virtual assistant. 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