What Is a Virtual Assistant?

What is a Virtual Assistant

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What Is A Virtual Assistant?
"A Virtual Assistant (VA) is an independent entrepreneur providing administrative, creative and/or technical services. Utilizing advanced technological modes of communication and data delivery, a professional VA assists clients in his/her area of expertise from his/her own office on a contractual basis" - International Virtual Assistant Association

What Types of Businesses do Virtual Assistants Serve?

Business/Life Coaches
Consultants
Trainers
Small Businesses
Writers/Authors
Accountants
Insurance Agents
Businesses with in-house support that require help with overflow or seasonal work

How can your business benefit from Delegate It! Virtual Assistant Services?

You save valuable time - You are free to market your business and generate new clients while we do the administrative tasks.
You save money - You don't pay for sick time, taxes, insurance, training, office space, hardware, software, etc.
Pay for time worked - You don't pay for "water cooler time".
Flexibility - You pay only for the services you need.
More time for YOU - Enjoy time with your family and friends while we help your office run smoothly.
Professional Product - You receive a professionally completed project and service.
Superior Customer Service - Your calls will be answered and your projects completed on time.

Why not hire a temporary worker?

While temporary workers are beneficial to a business they are typically best utilized when an in-house employee is out sick or on vacation for a week or so.

A virtual assistant, on the other hand, provides reliable and professional services that you can depend on time and time again.

If you use your VA on an "as-needed" basis you get the same VA over and over again (not another new face in the same week!). If you chose to have an ongoing monthly retainer, your VA will be as familiar with your business needs as if she worked in the same office.

Isn't it costly to hire a VA?

Not necessarily! You have to consider two different things.

First, how much do you charge your clients hourly? Is it $50.00, $250.00, $300.00? If it is, then outsourcing your office work is quite beneficial because you are still making a profit while being able to devote yourself completely to your client's needs (what they hired you for in the first place!). Lets face it: providing excellent, detailed work for your clients = great word of mouth referrals = more clients!

Second, how many hours per week do you spend doing administrative tasks? Is it 5 hours, 10 hours, 15 hours or more? If that's the case then turning over your administrative tasks to a VA will free you up to use those 5, 10, 15 or more hours in your week to focus on getting more clients! You can use those hours to network, market, follow up on leads, make calls, etc.

And what monetary value can you put on the extra time you'd be able to spend with your friends and family while a VA is handling your office tasks? What would you do with those extra hours? Go boating, pick up those dusty golf clubs, steal a few moments for yourself or watch a movie with your kids?

So, if you'd like a free consultation or have any questions please contact me at Info@DelegateIt.biz