VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

BUSINESS OVERVIEW

Virtual assistants provide remote administrative support to business owners and executives, handling tasks like email management, scheduling, and data entry. It's an ideal business for organized individuals seeking flexible, home-based work.

STARTUP COST

Low (< $500)

HOME-BASED

Yes

SKILLS REQUIRED

Organization, multitasking, scheduling, communication

IDEAL FOR

Ideal for highly organized individuals with administrative experience.

FIT CHECK

Ideal for entrepreneurial-minded individuals who enjoy product curation, customer service, and learning the basics of ecommerce.

STEP-BY-STEP BUSINESS STARTUP

1. Define your service offerings (e.g., email, scheduling)
2. Create a professional website or portfolio
3. Sign up for VA marketplaces
4. Offer packages or hourly rates
5. Expand based on client needs

COMMON MISTAKES

Choosing unreliable suppliers, setting unrealistic delivery timelines, ignoring refund policies, or using generic product descriptions.

LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) CONSIDERATIONS

Dropshipping often involves contracts with suppliers and payment processors — forming an LLC protects your personal assets and gives legitimacy to your store. Running a dropshipping store means dealing with suppliers, returns, and customer service — all simplified with the legal structure of an LLC. Dropshipping isn’t just a side hustle—it’s a business. Make it official with an LLC today.

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