As a VA business owner you know what’s involved in being a VA or OBM (Online Business Manager) for someone else but if the workload is increasing, what’s next for you? Will you close your books and turn that work away or will you get someone else in to assist you? Or, do you see the potential in expanding your service offerings by bringing on other contractors (or subcontractors) who have those skills?

Navigating small business ownership can be challenging whether you’re brand new to it or you’ve been running your business for years. One thing is certain - there is always something to learn! In business learning from our mistakes can often be costly, draining and take you further away from what you’d prefer to be spending money and time on.

An affiliate program can be a great way to connect with other like minded individuals and businesses. Both of you (i.e. you and the affiliate) can benefit from the arrangement and it doesn’t involve a huge financial investment on your part. With so much to potentially gain from this unique marketing approach, it is worth understanding how to set up an affiliate program while also understanding how to avoid possible risks.