Failure is not an option. You need to know that you're going to make it and will stop at nothing short. "How Much Can You Make? "Our research shows most pricing is centered around a base price of $25 per hour. However, the rate does depend on the services you provide and also how long you've been in business. Another consideration is the area in which you live. In some areas you will receive more than in others. For example, in south Florida you can charge a better rate in Miami, than say a smaller town like Pompano Beach. There are different ways in which you can charge for services. By the hour, by the project, by the page, or for something like event planning you could charge a certain percentage of the total event cost. Many VAs offer reduced rates for a monthly retainer option. With a monthly retainer your client commits to a certain number of hours per month at a predetermined rate. If you work less than the committed number of hours you are still paid the same. If you work over the committed number of hours then you would bill the client for the additional hours at that same rate or whatever is agreed upon," says Diana and Kelly. For More Information On How You Can Become A Virtual Assistant You can purchase Diana and Kelly's ebook, A Bizy's Guide: How To Start Your Own Home-Based Virtual Assistant's Business at:http://www.bizymoms.com/main/?10000!010

Liz Folger is Work-at-Home Mom Expert and author of "The Stay-at-Home Mom's Guide To making Money From Home". Her book is available at your favorite bookstore or by calling 800-632-8676. Liz has also created a resource site for work-at-home moms at: http://www.bizymoms.com/. When you visit, don't forget to sign up for the free e-newsletter. Article Source: House & Home

Become a Virtual Assistant is in the process of putting together material for marketing a VA business. If you really do have to stay at home and cannot get out to advertise, you need to be creative in the ways you deal with marketing - also obeying current no spamming laws and in some countries/counties, no faxing, sending of mail-shots or cold calling without checking 'paid for' lists which can make marketing very difficult.