What is a Virtual Assistant?
How do I use a Virtual Assistant?
Why should I use a Virtual Assistant instead of a temp?
How do I get the work to my VA?
What are the benefits of hiring a VA?
What is a Virtual Assistant?
A VA is an independent contractor who provides administrative support, generally outside of the corporate “office” environment. A VA can provide help when you need them most without having to pay for office space, vacation time, sick pay, or other benefits. A VA is a Business Owner who can be your “Business Partner” and is not an employee. A VA provides extra help at times when you need it most freeing up your time to concentrate on your business at hand.
How do I use a Virtual Assistant?
Since your VA is not present at your location, communication is the most important part of dealing with a VA. It is important to be clear and concise in your expectations for the work to be done. However, you do not need to micromanage your VA. A VA has a lot of experience in what they do and does not require a lot of supervision. You are paying for their expertise.
Why should I use a Virtual Assistant instead of a temp?
Using a VA allows you to pay only for the services you need. There is no training involved and you avoid the expensive hiring costs associated with employees. Once you build a rapport with a particular VA you can have the same person work with you on a regular basis instead of requesting a temp from an agency and getting someone different each time.
How do I get the work to my VA?
Most of the time communication is done through phone, fax, email, downloads from a website, regular mail or courier. If location is convenient, then personal delivery and pickup are also valid methods of getting the work to your VA.
What are the benefits of hiring a VA?
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VAs have qualifications that are needed to get the job done! Most VAs have been in their field for many years
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The client doesn’t need to spend valuable time and money in the resume screening, hiring and training process.
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VAs usually do all the work in their own home-based offices
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There is no need to provide extra office space for an occasional employee
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VAs offices are fully equipped with the necessary office equipment such as computer, fax and phone
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There is no need to have the expense that is associated with additional equipment that the employee will need to use
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VAs are easy to contact with a simple phone call or email
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Professional office assistance is available when you need it.
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VAs handle their own expenses
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There is no need for you to worry about payroll deductions, benefits, vacations or down time due to sickness
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VAs bill only for time actually spent on a client’s project
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You don't need to worry time wasted by an in-house employee waiting for the projects to be assigned
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VAs are able to take the extra or tedious work off your shoulders
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By outsourcing some of your projects to a VA you can spend more time concentrating on more important tasks associated with operating your business
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VAs are dedicated to working WITH the client to help them succeed in their business
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It becomes a Win-Win opportunity because you meet and exceed the needs YOUR customers.
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