Virtual assistance is not new, but it’s certainly new to many people. A virtual assistant is much more than a telecommuting secretary. According to VAnetworking.com “A Virtual Assistant (VA) is a highly-trained independent entrepreneur who provides a myriad of business support services virtually via phone, fax and internet based technology to support and meet the growing needs of businesses worldwide.”
A home-based business has long been the income producing stand-by for stay-at-home moms. Think about the women from 100 years ago who “took in” laundry to wash and/or iron for strangers, those who made alterations or sewed entire outfits for their “grocery money.” Then there have always been the moms who have watched their neighbor’s child and this has often evolved into a full-fledged home daycare.Home-based businesses have also been the traditional method of supporting a family well before the industrial age altered much of our notions about “work”. Farmers are probably the oldest and most well-known home-based business people, although few people would think of that as a home-based business.
When considering a home-based business opportunity, it is hard to see past the promises of easy money, but careful research and attention to the following red flags can help you find success.
