Virtual assistants can greatly improve productivity in a business. When considering getting a virtual assistant, ask yourself how much time you are spending on small tedious tasks that could better be spent on core tasks essential for your business. A common misconception about virtual assistants is that it is expensive. Think about how much your time is worth. Many of our clients are coaches and an hour of their time is worth 200-400 an hour. Using a virtual assistant allows you to have more time doing what you love, allowing the other tasks to be done at a lower cost per hour, while you are still making money. That is just one of the major perks of having a virtual assistant.
If you find that you are working excessive amounts of time on your business and that it is affecting your homelife, virtual assistants can help. The goal of a virtual assistant is to relieve stress so that you can spend more time on the things that matter most in life such as family and mental health. If you find it difficult to manage your time virtual assistants can help with that too! Virtual assistants can keep schedules organized and help keep you on track in your business.
Virtual assisting has become better understood and trusted since the pandemic, but there are still many common misconceptions when it comes to virtual assistants. Just because your assistant is remote does not mean that they don’t do as good of a job. In fact, in many cases remote virtual assistants do a better job. Just because they are outside of your office doesn’t mean they will not work just as hard for your company.
Afraid you aren’t going to get your money’s worth with a virtual assistant? Set a regular schedule with your virtual assistant that compliments yours. Ask for progress reports and time tracking information. There are multiple virtual tools to keep track of time put in by your virtual assistant. Also, do not hesitate to ask your virtual assistant questions. They are there to help you and make things easier, not harder.
Is it harder to collaborate with a virtual assistant? Virtual collaboration has blossomed over the last few years. There are many platforms that support viewing, commenting, editing, and screen sharing across platforms. It is far quicker and more efficient to communicate and collaborate virtually in most cases presently.
Another common concern is that a virtual assistant will not fit in with your company’s views and values. There are vast varieties of virtual assistants with varying skill sets to ensure you find the right fit for your company. There is also some concern that it will be hard to communicate with a virtual assistant. When communicating with your virtual assistant be sure to be clear about what your expectations are. Provide your virtual assistant with detailed tasks to ensure that your expectations are met. Speak with your virtual assistant regularly to ensure that there is clarity in the assignments you have given.
The best way to select a virtual assistant that will meet your needs is to have a consultation with them before hiring. Don’t just pick someone you think may work. Make sure they share the same priorities and desires as you for the relationship.
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