In today’s increasingly hectic world, everyone needs a virtual assistant at some point. While we could easily accomplish our tasks and responsibilities, things are different today – perhaps you have recently become a business owner or entrepreneur or been promoted to an executive position. Whichever the case may be, you find that accomplishing tasks on your own is becoming more complex, or you just can’t be bothered with the administrative, time-consuming tasks. Even worse, you no longer have enough time for your loved ones! It certainly looks like you need a virtual assistant, and many others have taken the leap and found out that the service works. But why else do you need a virtual assistant, and what benefit could they bring? Here are the answers to your most important questions.
The basics: what are they, and what can they do?
A virtual assistant is a professional office administrator, with the difference that they work remotely and communicate with you virtually or online. Having a VA is similar to having an employee – except that it offers more flexibility, and they can work at different times of the day. In other words, your virtual assistant can work whilst you’re sleeping and accomplish tasks such as meeting your admin requirements, making reports, and arranging your schedule. Still, they can also do more complex things such as doing your accounting or marketing.
A virtual assistant can do several things – but these things will be based on their ability and skill and on whatever you require. For example, most are adept at responding to phone calls and emails, but today’s VA can do much more and receive ample training.
Why do you need one?
There are many reasons you should hire one, but most individuals engage one simply because they would like to spend more of whatever time they have on the things that matter – spending time with their kids, their significant other, and their families. In addition, a majority of those who hire virtual assistants would like to have the time to focus on doing the things they love. Those who hire one for their business would like to dedicate more time to their business strategy and their business’s direction and less time wasted on administrative stuff – which tends to be both repetitive and time-consuming. In addition, it lets you concentrate on other vital tasks, such as finding new clients and attending more networking events.
Hiring a virtual assistant is also less costly than hiring an employee. If you were to hire another employee or member of your staff, you would have to make room for them in your office (not to mention buy the hardware and tools they need, such as computers, etc.). In addition, you’d have to consider operational overhead expenses plus contributions and national insurance (plus sick leaves and taxes!). On the other hand, a virtual assistant lets you benefit from a new team member – without all the above-mentioned add-ons. It allows you to be more flexible with your time and effort, and you can free your time and use it for more rewarding endeavours. Whether you need calendar management and appointment scheduling or the creation of presentations and reports, or blog writing, having a VA is always worth it.
