What I Would Do With a Virtual Assistant
I have given a lot of though to the possibility of hiring a Virtual Assistant to help me out next year in my business. In have been told by friends and colleagues that hiring a virtual assistant could help me streamline my business, and help me stay organized. Goodness knows I could use the help!
In order to make a well-thought out decision, I decided to make a list of all of the things my virtual assistant could help me with. Here is what I came up with:
- Transcribing - I could really use some help transcribing my interview notes, and phone call conversations. A lot of times I will use these conversations as jumping off points for white-papers, or presentations, so to have all of the information spelled out could really help
- Researching key new technologies - In my industry, new technologies and platforms are constantly popping up all over. I would use my virtual assistant to help research all of the new technologies and platforms, so I can have a quick overview of the market at my disposal whenever needed.
- Organize and manage all of my upcoming speaking engagements and conference travel arrangements.
- Research on industry trends
- Research on competitors
All in all, not a bad list of ideas. I think that hiring a virtual assistant to help with my work load could be an interesting and productive option for me. Check in with me next week, as I begin to share my experiences on interviewing for the right virtual assistant, and starting off our relationship on the right track.
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December 12th, 2008 at 9:42 am
You should consider it. I read the “4-Hour Work Week,” and Ferriss is correct. The amount of time that you waste doing repetitive tasks is actually money that you are losing as well. A Virtual Assistant could help you focus on getting more business, etc. I am restructuring my business now, so I don’t have one, but when I was freelancing, I used a VA.
December 12th, 2008 at 9:45 am
This is a key step in the process of finding and collaborating with a VA. You have compiled a great list of tasks that can be delegated to a virtual assistant. I can tell you are definitely geared for continuous growth and increased productivity.
Another important step is to determine how many hours are you willing to invest in a VA. Most VA’s offer monthly retainer plans. The hours range anywhere from $15-$55/hour. You can expect a great discount from purchasing monthly plans with more than 10 hours. So it’s always great to be prepared with what you are willing to invest as far as time and money.
2009 is definitely going to be a productive year for you.
When you are ready to consult with a virtual assistant, please feel free to contact me.
Best of luck in your search,
Trudy Valencia
Este Dia Virtual Assistant
December 17th, 2008 at 6:51 am
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