Earning online income

Earning online income, that’s where I’ve been. Hi everyone! I guess you may have been wondering where I’ve been. No, I have not been on vacation. I’ve actually been doing some serious research for this site. It’s amazing how much one can get done when they focus. As you know I’m all about making money and saving time. With that goal in mind I’ve run into repeat offenders all over the place, both in real life and online. I’ve yet run into a website that does not waste your time. Even some of the best sites are guilty of that. So as I research I hope I can help you save your time by telling you the advantages and pitfalls by listing them here. Over the coming weeks I’m going to tell you my findings. Today I’m going to focus on our attitudes toward online income.

I warn you now, I’m anal. I have spreadsheets. I have a spreadsheet brain. I keep track of my earnings on a monthly basis and then average it over 365 days. My fiscal year ends on Dec 31, period. Anything I earn that doesn’t show up on a W2 I put in there.  So anything worthy of a 1099 (my ultimate goal) is on a spread sheet. If I were to list it on a daily basis I’d be looking at a lot of blank space, what a waste.

I started earning online in 2010. I earned on average three cents a day. This year I am earning on average so far fourteen cents a day. So far my income has nearly tripled. I did not subtract any days I was on vacation or took the weekend off. I am sometimes earning passive income while not working. Also the IRS doesn’t care about the exact day you earned the money, they just want to know how much money you made last year.

Considering I came into this income earning area with absolutely no idea of what I’m doing I think I’m doing pretty well! Hopefully this blog will give you a leg up. By giving you some insight to what happened to me on my way so far you can start earning income faster. My pitfalls are your gain. When you do some research on what I’m introducing you’ll find my information reliable. In time you might find you have a short cut to earning online and get there faster than I have.

Today I am going to cover a website brought to my attention by a guy that is all about online income but has supplied a huge list of online job opportunities for those looking for a W2. One such site is vertualassistantjobs.com.

Are you an administrative assistant and currently looking for work? Maybe you are as organized and efficient as one. There are millions of virtual assistants out there and room for more.

Bad news first: Certification is NOT required to apply or be hired as it is meant only for those Virtual Assistants wishing to document their qualifications and become more competitive in the job market. This is one of the first things you see on the landing page. It sends you the same message any other good web site would: Translation-This site is free to join but if you really want to start making money, pay here. For instance basic certification comes to you if you pay $95 to show you can handle the job. This is what they tell you from the beginning:

The fee for this test is $95.00. You will have one chance to pass. You must wait at least 30 days before you can retake the test if you fail. Retakes are $50.00. Once you pass you will receive VOT-CVA® status, a certification award and you will be designated as a VOT Certified Virtual Assistant for all job opportunities. You will also enjoy hiring preference for all projects and will be listed in VOTs Certified Virtual Assistant Directory. However, it is important to note that certification is NOT required to apply with us.

Then there are the specialist tests. For each one you pay for and pass you will placed at the top of their list and therefore be given priority treatment:

The VOT-CVAS® (Virtual Office Temps Certified Virtual Assistant Specialist) designation is our basic certification plus a specialist focus of your choice. You may take as many specialist exams as you want. The VOT-CVAS® consists of the same basic test as described above but also includes a module in a specialized area. We are currently offering the following specialist certifications:

· Medical Billing Specialist (CVA-MBS®)
· Medical Transcription Specialist (CVA-MTS®)
· Legal Assistant Specialist (CVA-LAS®)
· Real Estate Specialist (CVA-RES®)
· Web Site Specialist (CVA-WSS®)
· Customer Service Specialist (CVA-CSS®)
· Sales and Marketing Specialist (CVA-SMS®)
· Desktop Publishing Specialist (CVA-DPS®)
· Editing/Proofing Specialist (CVA-EPS®)
· Travel Specialist (CVA-TS®)
· Data Entry Specialist (CVA-DES®)
· Accounting and Finance Specialist (CVA-AFS®)


Specialist certifications are $75.00 each PLUS the cost of the basic Certified Virtual Assistant exam of $95.00. (If you have already received your VOT-CVA® designation then the specialist certification is $75.00 for each exam you want to take.) The specialist certification exam consists of 50 multiple choice or true/false questions plus 10 essay questions. You must get at least 80% correct to pass the test. Retakes are $50.00. One you receive your VOT-CVAS® designation you will receive "VOT Recommended" status for all virtual assistant projects plus priority preference for projects within your specialty areas. You will be listed in our Certified Virtual Assistant Directory as a highly trained “Specialist” in your field. It is important to note that this certification is NOT required to apply or be hired.

Enjoy, maybe one day I'll be employing you!