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I took this manual borrowed and I think it would be very useful to share it with you. The following list describes various ways clients are utilizing VAs. This list is published to give new clients ideas on how they can personally benefit from the services of a VA. It may also give existing clients some new ideas or thoughts on how to expand the services of their VA. Remember all documents created by or used by a virtual assistant can be quickly and easily transmitted via email attachmen… Continue

1. What is a Virtual Assistant? A Virtual Assistant is someone who is in the business of providing administrative support to clients in an ongoing, collaborative relationship. Many business owners are under the mistaken idea that a Virtual Assistant is anyone who "assists" "virtually." That is not the case. The definition and concept of Virtual Assistance is not based on the literal translation of those two words. Rather, Virtual Assistance is a profession and a brand of administrative support… Continue

The Benefits of Support: Why Getting Administrative Support is Critical to Your Business Success You want to MAKE money, right? As a small business owner, did you know that trying to do everything yourself is costing you 40-60% in lost revenue? Constantly working IN your business on non revenue-producing work that would be more productively and cost-effectively performed by a highly-skilled, knowledgeable professional is losing your business significant income. According to the U.S. Small Bus… Continue

Understanding the Difference Between Working with a Virtual Assistant Professional and Working with an Employee One of the biggest challenges Virtual Assistants have is helping a significant part of the marketplace understand that Virtual Assistants are not employees; the two are very different things. In reading this, you might be wondering, “Huh? I just need someone to do my stuff.” But as a business owner intending to work with a Virtual Assistant, understanding the nature of your relationsh… Continue

Many business owners have a difficult time delegating because they feel like they are giving up control. I’m here to tell you that statement couldn’t be further from the truth! Delegating doesn’t mean giving up control. It means gaining control. As a business owner, you wear many hats, President and CEO, Director of Marketing, Bookkeeper, Public Relations Coordinator, and the list goes on and on. Doing all of those tasks every day means you have less and less time to focus on building your busin… Continue