{"id":5421,"date":"2024-09-26T18:38:56","date_gmt":"2024-09-26T23:38:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ability-fl-prod.internetbrands.com\/ability-law\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/how-to-start-a-virtual-assistant-business-in-five-steps.html"},"modified":"2025-06-30T13:20:00","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T18:20:00","slug":"how-to-start-a-virtual-assistant-business-in-five-steps","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/how-to-start-a-virtual-assistant-business-in-five-steps.html","title":{"rendered":"How To Start a Virtual Assistant Business in Five Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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    How To Start a Virtual Assistant Business in Five Steps<\/h1>\n\n\n
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    \n By Catherine Hodder, Esq.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Madison Hess, J.D.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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    To start a virtual assistant business<\/span>, create a business plan<\/span>, choose a name and business structure<\/span>, such as an LLC to protect your personal assets, obtain the necessary licenses and permits, and develop a marketing strategy<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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