Experience and Skills Needed to Run a Secretarial Service

You'll need the following skills to run a secretarial service:

• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to type - your speed will increase with experience.
• Knowledge of a major word processing package. I recommend using Microsoft Word because most of your clients will use it.
• Good English and grammar skills.
• Ability to work on your own.
• Ability to maintain deadlines.

If you have special skills or knowledge of specialized areas, you can provide additional services such as legal or medical transcription, graphic design, and resume writing. Those skills aren't necessary but they will create additional profit centers for you.

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