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Entrepreneurial Freedom: How to Start and Grow a Profitable Virtual Assistance Practice

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I like this book for several reasons, each chapter is fairly short and to the point. There are many details on planning out your business, such as start up costs you can expect (bare bones vs. wish list), branding your company, finding clients, growing your business, etc...The thing that I like most about this book is that at the end of each chapter there are links and resources listed on the subject of that chapter. I have found this extremely helpful in doing research for starting up my business.

In the back of the book there are several sample documents listed for you to use for your business that are very helpful. Including, work for hire agreement, client retainer agreement, editorial retainer agreement, confidentially agreement, subcontractor agreement, non-solicitation agreement, and there is even a sample business plan that is short and sweet, which is a great starting point.

I highly recommend this book to anyone starting a VA business. You can't beat the price at $19.95.

I've been a virtual assistant for a while but when I learned of this book I purchased it. Wow, was I glad I did. The information in here is invaluable. In fact, I've had to repurchase the book a couple of times because I keep giving it away. (I think I've purchased three copies so far.) I HIGHLY recommend this book to any new or veteran VA or small business owner. The book gives you so much information. Lauren and Jeannine really did their homework here. Some books are borrowers, this one is a definite purchase. You'll refer back to this book often. They also offer an workbook to go with it -- great purchase as well. [...].

This is my first book on starting a virtual assistant business, and I bought it at the recommendation of other reviewers. Very good book so far; haven't read it all, but I would recommend it for your first book on this subject.

As a new virtual assistant, one could easily be overwhelmed when trying to find information about the VA business on the 'web. Entrepreneurial Freedom presents all of the must-have information a new VA needs, and does so in a frank and factual manner. I love WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) information, and this book is jam-packed with just that. It's down-to-earth info that every VA needs, and you will race through the book absorbing all of the terrific information you've been seeking. It's ALL here, in one place, and it answers your questions honestly and completely. There are quotes from twenty successful virtual assistants sprinkled throughout the book, and this information drives home the fact that this is truly an industry that takes hard work, but that can be very rewarding.

Entrepreneurial Freedom, published in 2006 by former IVAA President Jeannine Clontz and Lauren Hidden of The Hidden Helper LLC, is a great book for anyone interested in beginning a virtual assisting career or growing their VA practice.

This guide is small in size but packed with information. Clontz and Hidden begin with a self evaluation section to help readers decide if they have what it takes to be a virtual assistant and small business owner. The guide also goes into detail on business planning, branding, marketing, growing your business and more.

Entrepreneurial Freedom contains an entire chapter on finding, and more importantly, keeping clients. The book discusses tough issues like how to say no to a potential client and how to fire a client.

Of particular interest is the chapter on Ethics. Clontz, an IVAA EthicsCheck(tm) Virtual Assistant, outlines her 3 standard questions for helping anyone make an ethical decision in any situation.

This book contains references and lists pointing you to trusted resources for almost any need for your VA business. While it's small in size (only 166 pages including index), Entrepreneurial Freedom is a trusted resource for any new or established Virtual Assistant's bookshelf.

As a veteran of the Virtual Assistance (VA) industry, I can absolutely say that this is THE book for VAs. I've read most of them and while they touch on many important things, the authors have managed to really capture all of the things you need to know - it doesn't matter if you are brand-spanking new or looking for a "boost" to get you moving again. If you only read one business book this year, THIS should be the book you read -- and have a highlighter handy!

I wanted to start my own virtual assistance business but didn't know where to start. This book was the best investment I could have made. It is an easy read and walks you through step-by-step with ease. While reading the book, it boosted my confidence level by adding quotes from other virtual assistants who have successful businesses. Have a highlighter in your hand because there is some excellent advice from start to finish. After reading this book, I was able to finish my website, came up with a great name and tagline, and have the confidence to move forward with my business. If you are looking to start a business, this book is for you!!

Although for years I'd been running my own home-based business, I knew little about how to start a bona fide Virtual Assistance business. Where do I begin? How do I make it thrive? How can I find good clients and manage the not-so-good ones? This book answered all my questions and gave me so much more.

Jeannine and Lauren do an excellent job of imparting a surprising amount of rich, meaty information within a relatively small space. "Entrepreneurial Freedom - How to Start and Grow a Profitable Virtual Assistance Practice" is an easy, user-friendly read.

Don't like to read books cover-to-cover? No problem. Jeannine and Lauren make it easy for you to go to the Table of Contents, pick what interests you, and smoothly step into it. The chapters are short, clear, concise, and full of valuable tips and advice. The resource listings and the website guidelines alone are worth the small price of admission.

I highly recommend this fun, comprehensive book. I read it in one sitting, but I'll be referring back to it often, continuing to benefit from it for a long time.

Gail Taylor

Virtual Assistant, Writer & Proofreader

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As a new Virtual Assistant, I purchased "Entrepreneurial Freedom: How to Start and Grow a Profitable Virtual Assistant Practice" and after reading it cover to cover, I am motivated and truly confident my business will be a success. I will keep this book on my desk and refer to it often. Jeannine Clontz' experience as a Virtual Assistant (VA) and as a Coach for new VA's brings not only strong guidance and wisdom, but valuable insights about the industry as well.

I highly recommend this book to anyone starting or even just thinking about starting a VA business. All you need to know to get you started is in this book. Not only will you find the tools to start your business, but you will have the keys to its growth and continued success. If you read just one book on starting your VA practice, make it this one!

Jaimie Skultety

A Virtual Assistant 4 You

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