Hello Boss babes and Bosses out there!
In this video, I am going to share with you
the four easy steps that you can follow to start freelancing
even if you don't have knowledge yet
when it comes to the services that you can offer,
you don't have any skills yet,
you don't have a portfolio yet, and the likes.
If you are, you might want to consider watching this video.
But before we are going to dive in,
take note that this video is for those people who don't know any skills.
I will set my mind that
the one who is watching this video has zero experience and zero knowledge,
trying to figure what is freelancing, what services they can offer, and the likes.
Because if you already have the skills,
like, you know how to do a graphic designing already
and maybe you already know about social media management, or any skills when it comes to computer,
then I guess, you start with focusing on a niche already.
You can also try this one if you don't have any clients yet
and you wanted to have a client already.
I would really say that this is the easiest way to get clients online
even if you don't have any experience yet working online.
The first step that you are going to take is to
position yourself as a General Virtual Assistant
and don't focus on one niche.
I know that it contradicts the advice of others.
And even me, I encourage you to focus on one niche.
But in this one,
if you are starting from zero,
and you have zero knowledge yet when it comes to freelancing,
then I would say start as a General Virtual Assistant.
Why?
Once you are a General Virtual Assistant,
you don't need to be an expert on anything.
You just really need to do the basics: the basic of social media management,
the basic of email management,
the basic of calendar management, the basic of CRM,
the basic of graphic designing, the basic of video editing.
Like literally, all the basics.
And all the basics, you can see those on YouTube or Google.
You can study them for free.
All the basics.
They say that the market is already saturated.
And if you want to become a virtual assistant,
then it would be hard for you to land a client.
Actually, yes, many people are now trying to become a General Virtual Assistant.
That is why focusing on a niche is an advantage.
But then, there are a lot of small business owners
who still prefer a General Virtual Assistant
to handle all their admin tasks that they can delegate
compared to someone that they will hire as an expert.
Most small business owners don't have the budget yet to invest in hiring an expert.
The businesses that usually hire an expert are those who want to
scale up to the next level of their business.
It would be better if you would start with all the basics.
From there, you will know,
"Oh, you can do email management, social media management, or web designing.
"Oh, you can handle e-commerce stores."
Something like that.
Once you get to experience the different niches,
even with the basic tasks,
you will discover what you enjoy the most,
the task you are excited to do compared to the other tasks.
Because there are really tasks that you are excited to do
and there are also tasks where you are like, "Okay, I can do it, but I do not enjoy it."
Something like that.
From there, you can discover your forte.
So, before focusing on a niche,
try to do all the task.
That is a really good way to start
so that in the near future,
you will know where to focus because you already know what you want.
That is the best time to focus on a niche.
But for now that you don't have any idea yet,
like zero, zero, zero,
start as a General Virtual Assistant
and learn the basics of most of the niches that you need as a virtual assistant.
So, the next step that you are going to do is to set your ideal client in general.
Yeah, in general.
I don't want you to set a very specific one.
Like, "My client is a coach. I want someone who is a fitness coach."
"Or maybe a business owner who sells cookies, cupcakes, cakes, and the likes."
No, I don't want you to do that.
I want you to have a very, very, very broad ideal client.
For example, as long as the client is kind,
willing to train you since you are still starting from scratch,
you are still starting from zero,
and then, willing to pay you even he/she is still training you,
and someone who has a very positive and motivating energy.
So, you can set just that as your ideal client.
So, the third step that you need to do is to learn the basic skills
as a General Virtual Assistant while slowly building your portfolio.
When I say, "learn the basic skills",
I would say it includes soft skills and technical skills.
For the soft skills, it involves communication, negotiation
so that you can negotiate to the client and
you also know how to communicate with the client, your attitude towards your client,
things like that.
For the technical skills, it is about knowing how to use the tool
or how to use the software
so that you can send the deliverables to your client.
It's like how to use Canva, Google Docs, project management tools, and so on.
So, those are the technical skills.
The reason why I said, "slowly build your portfolio" at the side
is because while you are learning technical skills,
don't forget to apply it on your end.
For example, you can watch this VA Beginner Series here.
I created that list for free.
It is really like teaching you, literally, how to do things
that are usually being executed in virtual assistant tasks.
So, you can watch that.
Then, don't forget to take action on your end.
And you can also create that as a portfolio.
If the client asks for proof if you already have experience in using this tool or this software,
then, you can send that screenshot or you can send that output to your client.
The fourth step that you are going to do
is to pick, at least, two to three third-party platforms
that you are going to optimize your profile,
put your portfolio, the sample work you have created while you are still learning.
The third step I have mentioned earlier, remember?
And don't forget to apply, at least, every single day.
Allocate some time to send applications while you are still doing the step three.
Try to apply, at least, two to five clients every single day
with a tailored application letter towards that client.
Don't use copy and pasted letter because clients don't usually respond to those letters.
You have to tailor your cover based on the client's needs.
Once you discover what format works best for you,
it will be easier for you to get a response from the client.
You can also apply to V.A agencies.
It is also possible.
Just submit your profile and tell your skills.
Basically, they will ask you to fill out something.
And then, I think there is also an interview before you can actually join their agency.
And then, they will look for a client.
I actually explained this, the pros and cons of
third-party platforms, V.A agencies and directly pitching to clients,
you can watch this video here.
But I would say that applying to third-party platforms and applying to V.A agencies
is the easiest way for those people who have zero experience in freelancing.
It is easier to land clients compared to directly pitching to the client through social media.
It is hard.
It is okay if you already have a solid portfolio to show to the client.
They can easily trust you.
But if you are someone who is just starting to try freelancing,
it would be really hard.
And the client might get annoyed
that you are randomly pitching your services to them through social media.
Just go to third-party platforms or apply to V.A agencies.
In that way, you are really sure that the client needs a V.A
or someone who can help them with their admin tasks.
I would say do the step 3 and step 4 together.
You must not get stuck in step 3.
You also have to try to reach out to clients through third-party platforms or through V.A agencies.
It's up to you.
So, those are the four steps that you can immediately do to start freelancing.
Yeah, I know that what I have mentioned is not the same
with my previous advice or the steps I have given.
"Focus on a niche, focus on one skill."
Like, "If you want to be a graphic designer, focus on that."
"If you want to be a social media manager, focus on that."
It is because this video, again, is just tailored for those who have completely no idea
when it comes to computer and the skills that they can offer.
This is for those who are like, "I am not sure if social media management is good for me."
"I also don't know if email management is good for me."
They are still trying to learn new skills that they can offer.
So, you can start as a Virtual Assistant.
Set a very broad ideal client standard.
Learn the basic skills that you need as a General Virtual Assistant.
While learning, slowly build your portfolio.
Sign up to, at least, two to three third-party platforms that offer freelancing work.
Or maybe you can apply to V.A agencies where the agency will look for a client that fits your skills.
I hope guys that this video helps you get clear on how to start as a freelancer
even if you don't have any skills yet or knowledge when it comes to freelancing.
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