What is a VA and Why would I need one?

I’m asked the question all the time, you know the “where do you work” question. When I answer “I’m self employed” some people say that’s nice others want to know more information. I tell them that I am a virtual assistant then the conversation gets real fun! I actually like to explain what I do and what types of clients I assist.

The month of March was so full of learning experiences that could even make the strongest business owner want to throw in the towel, but not me…not right now. Instead, I was thinking about the lessons has something ‘bad’, I see them as an answer to my prayers since they got me to start ‘thinking out of the box”.

Do you know what type of businesses can benefit from outsourcing to a virtual assistant? I’ve come up with a short list:

  • Doctors Office- outsource web design, web maintenance, newsletter creation and broadcasting. Basically keeping your patients in the ‘here and now’ with your office.
  • Web Designers- outsource research, project management if you have more than 1 designer working with you
  • Hosting Owners- outsource customer service, article marketing, press release marketing, manage newsletter, manage your affiliate program
  • Content Writers- outsource your clients article submissions, this would free up your time so you can continue to write
  • Landscapers- outsource your website design, newsletter creation and broadcasting, article and press release submissions
  • Personal and/or Life Coach- outsource your website design, newsletter creation and broadcasting, article and press release submissions, locate interviews online an offline, research speaking engagements
  • Authors- outsource your website design, newsletter creation and broadcasting, article and press release submissions, interviews, speaking engagements
  • Virtual Assistant- outsource your over-flow work or the tasks you can’t stand to do :)
  • Crafters- outsource your website design, newsletter creations and broadcasting, article and press release submission, speaking engagements, research your competitors, add product pictures to your website

As you can see there are no limits to the type of business that can benefit from outsourcing to a virtual assistant. Think of it this way, if you were to hire and staff an assistant to come into your office, then most likely you can benefit from an assistant that works virtually.

Good Luck!

Stephanie Fish, owner of Buckeye V.A. has a current full-time opening, as well as, by-the-hour services. Contact me for a free 30 minute phone consultation.

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