Do you need a VA?
You are talented, competent, and capable of doing almost anything - but should you really be doing it all yourself?
The boundaries between work life and personal life have become less distinct in today's world. You are driven to do more and more in the time available. You might be saving money by doing it yourself, but consider that you could be hurting your bottom line. As you go through your day, think about each task and ask yourself if it is revenue producing. Is it something you could let somebody else handle so that you could network with a potential client or create additional products? If you are saving money by doing it yourself but miss an opportunity to make more than you saved - the cost is too high. You should consider working with a VA so that you have more time to focus on revenue producing tasks.
Virtual Assistants don't just handle professional tasks. In order to be at your best, you need to have the peace of mind that comes from having an orderly personal life as well. You will experience higher quality relationships, both personally and professionally, if you don’t have to worry about missing your daughter’s soccer game or planning next week’s dinner party arrangements.
What is a VA?
So, are you convinced that you need a VA but would like some clarification about how it works?
Virtual Assistance is a relatively new profession that has emerged due to advances in technology and people's busy lifestyles. People who work in this field are called Virtual Assistants or VAs. Virtual Assistants provide across the board administrative and personal support while working in long term collaborative relationships. They own their own businesses and may work in a different city, state, or even a different country than their clients. They are skilled in the use of technology and knowledgeable about available collaborative tools that make working from a distance possible.
Virtual Assistants have a variety of skills. Each client has different needs and different collaborative requirements. A skilled VA continually researches emerging technology. Skills and preferences may vary among VAs, so it is important to discuss individual needs with prospective VAs to be sure there is a great fit for both of you.
Benefits of working with a qualified VA
- Pay for only 100% productive time - no coffee breaks
- Less administrative expense - no health insurance, vacations, sick-leave, employment tax, facilities or equipment expense
- More time for revenue producing tasks
- More time for friends and family
- Qualified VAs have access to a vast amount of information resources
Not just any VA
Quality VA's are concerned with the long term potential for productivity and success with each of their clients. They are trained to identify client characteristics during the interview process which helps determine whether a productive partnership will develop between the client and VA.