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“I recently bought your setting fees e-book and it contains a lot of the same things I advocate in my own pricing articles and talks.  I hope people buy it and pay attention to your tips and concepts!” 

- Nina Feldman, Owner
Nina Feldman Connections
San Francisco, California

 

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E-books for Virtual Assistants

How to Become a Successful Virtual Assistant | How to Establish Your Fees

E-book: How to Become a Successful Virtual AssistantHow to Become a Successful Virtual Assistant
© 2004 Melanie O’Kane - All Rights Reserved
PDF E-book, 55 pp.; $14.95; Immediate Download

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I have been the President of my own Virtual Assistant business for 6 years. Let me show you how to start down the same path of success.
How to Become a Successful Virtual Assistant is a must-have resource packed full of advice, insight and relevance, and has been featured by the International Virtual Assistants Association as a VA resource. Simply put, this publication is for anyone who wants to start and successfully operate a home-based business in this dynamic, growing industry. This publication has sold hundreds of copies and helped countless hopefuls find their way to success.

Mel's Lemonade Stand - A Virtual Assistant AssociationThis e-book is free with Membership to Mel's Lemonade Stand!


Reader Testimonials

Sue Kramer Harrawood, Owner - Peace of Mind Virtual Assistance
Clarendon Hills, Illinois

"Thank you for the book - it is wonderful!  I have already referred it to a potential VA and will send another referral to one of our new members I’m mentoring.  I think the information is relevant to VAs at all stages.  When I started almost three years ago, I didn’t buy any books - yours is the first one I’ve purchased.  Though I thought about others, I just didn’t commit.  Thank you for making your e-book affordable and an easy read.”

Stephanie Edwards, Owner - S. Edwards VA
Colorado Springs, Colorado

“How to Become a Successful Virtual Assistant has helped in marketing my business and also gave me more ideas of how I can help clients.” - Stephanie Edwards (Colorado)

Kim Seehaver, Owner - ProAdmin Solutions
Eau Claire, Wisconsin

“I downloaded the e-book when I was researching what VAs were and how to become one.  The book made me think about a lot of items I probably wouldn’t have thought about on my own!  I officially started my VA business full time at the end of June [2007] and am working very hard to get in the fast lane!  I really enjoyed the chapter titled ’Dishes to Data Entry: How to Effectively Balance Work and Home Responsibilities.  One of my biggest challenges of starting my VA business was:  How am I going to juggle my business and my 3 children (ages 7, 5 and 3).  This chapter gave me some great ideas to implement with my children and myself.  It is certainly an adjustment for everyone and things run smoother and smoother every day!”

Patty Fusselman, Owner - The Office Desk, Inc.
Huntington, Indiana

“Although I had been working from home, I didn’t realize that I was a virtual assistant.  This book helped me realize what I was doing and how much more I could become.  I was motivated to begin my own business as a VA and it gave me the confidence to step outside the box and acquire more clients with the knowledge I had.”

Maria Stahli, Owner - International Executive Choice
Browns Summit, North Carolina

“Melanie, I purchased your e-book and it is great!  It gave me some ideas and you are really straight forward as what can really be done versus the UTOPIA idea of having a family and working and everything will work out just fine on its own!!!  You give good advice and good references!  I have read it twice at least, every time finding something new or seeing it through different eyes.”

Lisa Tuccillo, Owner - Accurate Assistance LLC
Trenton, New Jersey

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I too am a brand new VA ... I decided to visit your website and purchase your e-book.  Seems like it's filled with lots of great information for us "newbies!" 

Merry Carter
Pennsylvania

“It was nice to hear from somebody who is already successful as a virtual assistant.  It’s also nice that somebody would be willing to share their thoughts and information with others so that they may also become successful.  This e-book has really been helpful and informative to me.  Thanks again!”

Hollie Rodriguez
“Just wanted to let you know I purchased your e-book.  Looks like it is going to have a lot of helpful information!  Thank you!"

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E-book: How to Establish Your Fees

How to Establish Your Fees - Part of the Virtual Assistant Professional Development Collection
© 2007 Melanie O’Kane - All Rights Reserved
PDF E-book, 50 pp.; $14.95; Immediate Download

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One of the biggest dilemmas facing new and emerging virtual assistants is setting fees in order to turn a profit while remaining competitive in today’s ever-changing marketplace.  This 50-page e-book walks you through the steps for determining a pricing structure that best suits your business’ needs.  Features LARGE, easy-to-read text.

Mel's Lemonade Stand - A Virtual Assistant AssociationThis e-book is free with Membership to Mel's Lemonade Stand!


Reader Testimonials

Nina Feldman, Owner - Nina Feldman Connections
San Francisco, California

“I recently bought your setting fees e-book and it contains a lot of the same things I advocate in my own pricing articles and talks.  I hope people buy it and pay attention to your tips and concepts!”

Sheila Edens, Owner - Sheer Elegance Virtual Assistant
Chicago, Illinois

“I purchased your e-book and it is wonderful.  I have checked and have not found anything as well put together and so full of information on how to establish my fees.”

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