Partnering with a Virtual Assistant (VA).

1. Partnering with a
Virtual Assistant (VA)
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Content
 What is a Virtual Assistant (VA)?
Types of services provided by virtual assistants
Utilizing virtual assistant services
Benefits
Challenges
Cost of services
Finding a Virtual Assistant and verifying qualifications

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What is a Virtual Assistant?
A Virtual Assistant (VA) is a solopreneur who specializes in providing
ongoing, one-on-one, collaborative-style administrative support.
Like other professional service providers, Virtual Assistants operate
remotely from their own places of business and utilize today's
technology to deliver their services and communicate with clients.
Virtual Assistants are first and foremost administrative experts. Virtual
Assistants sometimes offer additional, separate specialties that fall
under creative and/or technical services…
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Types of Services Provided by Virtual Assistants
(include but are not limited to the following):
Bookkeeping
Branding
Contact Management
Database Creation/Management
Desktop Publishing
Electronic File Management
Event Planning
Marketing
Presentations
Reports
Research
Social Media
Spreadsheet Design
Travel Arrangements
Web Maintenance
Word Processing

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Utilizing virtual assistant services
Benefits
More time to focus on your business and grow the bottom line
No more stress over the daily administrative tasks
VA’s have their own office, no need to expand your current office
VA offices have the equipment and/or software to get the job done
VA’s purchase their own insurance
Working with a seasoned professional and only paying for the hours used
Challenges
Not certain what to delegate
Not having someone in the office for immediate tasks
Not being open minded, having the mentality that “No one can do it better than me”

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Cost of services:
Hourly
Virtual Assistant rates range from $25-$75 per hour depending
upon the following factors:
 Location
 Services
 Years of experience
 Specializations
 Certifications
Packages
Some VA’s offer packages for services such as:
 Social Media
 SEO Services
 Website Design & Hosting

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Finding a VA and verifying qualifications
Finding a Virtual Assistant
 Do a search online:
International Virtual Assistance Association
http://www.ivaa.org
Virtual Assistant Networking
http://www.mediamage.com/va/
Virtual Assistant Forum
http://www.virtualassistantforums.com
If seeking someone locally:
Chambers of Commerce
Meet Ups
Referrals
Verifying Qualifications
 Do a search online:
 Visit website
 View LinkedIn profile for past
experience and recommendations
 Search postings
If specialized industry:
 Request certifications

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