When you watch the big game on TV – whether it’s football, hockey, baseball or basketball or something else – you may focus primarily on the action on the field. There are players, referees – and of course film crews. But the real action is what goes on behind the scenes; the thing that brings it all together is the coaching that takes place off the field.

At first glance, that analogy might not seem like it really pertains to running a VA business – especially if you don’t even like sports.

Here’s the thing: running a VA business can be a bit lonely – though you interact with your clients, you’re mostly going to be working on your own (at least at first). You’ll be able to put your skills to work for you and your clients, but there’s also the business side of things to think about.

You may have the skills and tools to get the job done on the administrative side, but are you experienced at running a business? For many who are getting started as a virtual assistant, working for themselves is something new.

What better way to get started on the right foot than to have a coach? What better way to make sure that things go smoothly for you than to partner with a team?

Running a VA business doesn’t have to be a lonely experience; with the right network, it’s easy to find great colleagues and make business fun.