There are many options to choose from in order to obtain payment from your clients. Some may choose to use the services offered by their banks. Banks can offer your business a variety of services such as managing your account, creating and sending online invoices, and much more. These services, however, do require fees that can be quite expensive.

Many VA’s today use PayPal. It’s a safe and easy way to get paid by your clients, no matter where they are in the world. While there are still fees to be paid, they are minimal. PayPal is really a great service, especially for VA’s. You can create payment buttons to place on your website, create invoices through PayPal to send to your clients, and also place a PayPal link on your QuickBooks invoice so that your clients can click and pay. It is actually quite simple to use.

Clients may also choose the option of mailing you a check and/or money order. This is fine, if you have decided to accept this type of payment. Many VA’s though do not accept checks from new clients. They do, however, accept checks from clients they have been working with for a period of time. If a new clients wishes to pay by check, VA’s may choose to wait till the check clears before beginning work. Before doing so, however, make sure that you inform your client of this matter. Once they understand your terms, they may choose another option in which to make payment.

The payment options you choose for your Virtual Assistant business is up to you. While some may find that their bank offers great services for their business, others may feel that PayPal is the option for them. It is a choice that every VA has to make. So take your time, do your research, and make a choice that feels right to you.