What is a Virtual Assistant? (and why you should hire one)
I’m always on the hunt for relevant info and I loved this - one of the best articles I’ve seen on this topic for a while. Here are a few paragraphs as a taster...
What is a virtual assistant??
A virtual assistant, or VA, is a worker who provides services to a company from a remote location. You can hire them as an independent contractor on a full-time, part-time or freelance capacity. Depending on your needs and budget, you can choose to work with a virtual assistant that lives in the same country as you, or for a more affordable option, an overseas location (like, the Philippines, India, Sri Lanka and South America).??
When I refer to a?virtual assistant,?I am typically referring to those that are based overseas. Hiring a remote VA is much more affordable than hiring someone in your home country.
What tasks can you outsource to a virtual assistant??
Virtual assistants can fulfill a number of different roles in your business. As long as the tasks are predominantly computer-based, they can be outsourced to an overseas VA.?Here are some tasks that are frequently outsourced to a VA:?
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Is a virtual assistant the right hire for your business?
There are two significant factors you’ll need to consider when determining if a VA is the right fit. The right choice will come down to the role and tasks you are looking to outsource.
How do you hire a virtual assistant?
There are a few different options for you in hiring a VA:
1. Hire completely by yourself.
2. Engage a recruiter
3. Engage a virtual assistant agency
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