What is a Virtual Assistant, and Do I Need One?
As the end of the year draws closer, I find myself preparing for 2009 (getting organized, cleaning up my files, setting all my travel dates and accommodations for the first quarter of next year, etc.) What I am realizing, is that I am going to be on the road quite a bit from January to March, visiting clients and speaking at various conferences and events. I am going to running non-stop for three months, and one of the problems this causes is I will be struggling to not fall behind in my basic business admin duties (i.e. payroll, taxes, benefits or insurance, paying bills, etc).
To solve this problem, I am contemplating hiring on a “Virtual” Assistant to help manage my administrative load. A Virtual assistant is just what the name applies, they assist small businesses by offering many of the administrative services of a larger company, including:
- Creative services
- Managerial services
- Technical services
- Business services
- Office/Administrative services
- Personal support services
One of the things that I find the most helpful, is that by using a virtual assistant, I can provide their services to my clients anywhere in the world. It can really come in handy!
Have you ever used a virtual assistant? Share your success stories by sending me a comment!
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December 9th, 2008 at 10:40 am
There’s no better time to consider a virtual assistant than now. WIth many people trying to find ways to get things done more quickly and easily - and of course at a lower cost - virtual assistants are the way to go. I’d say go ahead an do it… with the low cost there’s almost no risk!