PERKS OF HIRING A VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

The beauty of hiring a Virtual Assistant is that you can get someone to work for as little as a couple of hours a week.

What is currently taking you hours and hours to do could be done in half the time by someone who specializes in just those exact tasks that are making your business a nightmare instead of a dream. This can be managed by most budgets and bring more relief than you realize by getting these things off your plate. Chances are, your VA will become more efficient and effective than you could ever be once they settle into the role.

A Virtual Assistant will need to understand your Vision, Mission, Values and Brand to be able to truly perform the role.

So, hire the person that can truly understand those things. They will already know how to perform the tasks you need, you just need them done in a way that reflects what your business stands for.

Here are some examples of what a VA can do for you:

• Check emails

• Prepare proposals

• Follow up with clients

• Make sure projects and tasks are complete

• Create and Post social media contents

• Basic graphic design

• File taxes

• Update QuickBooks

• Make sales calls

Once your VA is established enough to work independently, you will then have more time available to spend on valuable chores. This may be time with your family, time for yourself, or time to perform high income generating tasks in your business.

The next question that you would be asking yourself is,

How to find the right Virtual Assistant that is a great fit for my business needs?

Here are some tips:

Know the Tasks You Need to Outsource

• Do you need a content writer to make your website and blog more creative and appealing?

• Does administrative work eat up most of your time?

• Will a website designer make you more productive?

Conduct Appropriate Tests and Comprehensive Interviews

The clearest way to determine that a candidate is best for you is assessing their skills through appropriate evaluations.

Do you need a virtual personal assistant who will answer emails and manage the administrative side of your company? Have them do a typing and email correspondence test.

Do you need a VA to manage social media and general customer relations? Talking to the candidates through Skype or Zoom call interviews will help you get to know them beyond their resumes. Besides, interviews will give you a feel if the candidate has the personality that will fit in with your work culture.

Do a Background Check and Job Training

Checking in with your VA’s previous employers will give you another perspective of how they are as an employee. What are their strengths? What areas can they improve on? Find these out so you know what to expect when working with them. Once you decide that the candidate is fit to join your team, make sure to provide appropriate training.

VA’s are there to help you manage your company, but for them to do that, you also need to do your end of the bargain.

There you have it.

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XOXO,

Janine