When it comes to running a business, virtual assistants have many tools at their disposal.

Business training.

Business training is an essential virtual assistant tool for a number of reasons. The most important reason, of course, is that many who are becoming virtual assistants have a lot of information about being an assistant and not as much information about running a business of their own. Whether it’s marketing training or training on how to use particular software, knowledge is important.

Software and office tools

The software that you use in your virtual assistant business is also really important, but when you get right down to it do you really need Microsoft Office, or could you use an open source alternative that would perform all of the same functions? Reviews of software and other tools that you’ll need in your home office are extremely useful when you are running a VA business – without the right tools, it’s hard to get the job done.

Recommendations from established virtual assistants.

Whether you have questions about how to attract new clients or collect payment from a client that’s been balking for a while, a great virtual assistant tool is access to a great VA network so that you can get the advice that you need when you need it.

In other words, the VA tools that fall into the category of must have basics are those that make your job easier every step of the way.