How much does it cost to start a Virtual Assistant Business?

I am looking into starting a Virtual Assistant business from my own since I have a baby on the way and would like to be able to stay home to raise him or her. My question(s) are....How much does is cost to start a VA Business? What certain comp programs will I need?

I have a laptop computer, a 4 in 1 printer, a huge desk. etc.

You will need to equip a home office with all the things found in a typical office - computer, business phone with answering maching, fax machine, copier, etc.
You will also need to purchase the software for the computer such as MS Office Professional, bookkeeping software such as Peachtree or Quickbooks.
You will also need office supplies like ink, paper, etc.
Check online at OfficeMax or Staples for estimates of cost. I would check with Dell.com for computer costs as they sometimes include software or printers in their value bundles.
Good luck with your family and business.

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　　Call Handling 　　Answering Service 　　Telephone Answering 　　Mail Forwarding 　　Virtual Address 　　Virtual Assistant 　　Virtual Business 　　Virtual Offices

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