FAQs of the Client/Virtual Assistant Relationship and VA Services

Written by by Charlon Bobo, Muse works™ © 2005


This article highlights some ofrepparttar most frequently asked questions (FAQ) aboutrepparttar 141466 logistics ofrepparttar 141467 client/Virtual Assistant (VA) relationship andrepparttar 141468 types of services offered.

1. How doesrepparttar 141469 Client/VA relationship work?

Professional VA's provide administrative, technical, creative, and financial support in short- or long-term collaborative relationships with their clients. Advances in technology make it simple to conduct business overrepparttar 141470 Internet, and via e-mail and telephone withoutrepparttar 141471 need to meet in person. You contact them when a need arises paying byrepparttar 141472 hour or on a daily/weekly basis when you have an ongoing contract for a minimum amount of hours per month.

How you work together will depend largely on your project and your preferences. It is unique in each circumstance. You will establish initial contact with a detailed conversation about your company and your project, and between you and your VA you will develop a style that is comfortable for both parties.

2. How do I submit my materials to you?

When projects are initially discussed, a plan will be established forrepparttar 141473 best method to transmit materials. For instance, you might simply need a document typed or formatted, in which case you can submit it via FAX, e-mail, regular mail (USPS) or expedited delivery (FedEx/UPS). It is typed, saved inrepparttar 141474 finished format you requested, and returned to you. Your VA delivers finished goods in many ways depending onrepparttar 141475 needs of each client.

3. I don't have a project, per se. What I DO have is a project/company that's out of control. Can you help?

Yes! VA's are experts at providing an objective perspective to help you find your way out of an unruly project or situation. They will listen to your needs, ask questions, prioritize, and reformulate your approach. They can develop a better way for you to do what you're already doing. They resolve issues of all shapes and sizes!

4. I have been in business for many years. I need a "fresh" perspective on my approach to dealing with certain aspects of my business. Is that something you do as well?

Absolutely! VA's are creative, and have been involved in many facets of business for years. Based on that experience, they will definitely have suggestions for you. They can guide you toward what will work best in your situation, and suggest more efficient ways to go about doing business.

5. I have a list of projects that need attention! Can you help me prioritize and motivate me inrepparttar 141476 direction of actually getting things accomplished?

Not only do VA's offer expertise based on experience, they are happy to serve in other - non-tangible or inspirational - ways as well. They enjoyrepparttar 141477 benefits of collaborative relationships built over time and as they get to know you and your business, it makes sense that they can offer beneficial insights and support. 6. I have a one-time project that will take about an hour. Is this something you do?

Entrepreneurs Ask: What Can a Virtual Assistant Do For Me?

Written by by Charlon Bobo, Muse works™ © 2005


Great question!

Freeing your time is an indisputably key element in growing your business! When you delegate tasks torepparttar capable hands of a professional Virtual Assistant (VA), you can quickly and easily refocus your energies on other aspects of business directly linked to generating revenue.

Partnering with a professional Virtual Assistant will:

Increase your revenue. Delegating administrative tasks frees you to focus your energy where it needs to be—on generating revenue and growing your business!

Increase your productivity. A Virtual Assistant managesrepparttar 141465 duties that devour your time and productivity, allowing you to focus on producing. You avoid spending precious time addressingrepparttar 141466 minutia of business.

Save you money. Virtual Assistans are fully-equipped technologically with updated software and hardware, eliminatingrepparttar 141467 need for you to purchase additional equipment or software.

They also save yourepparttar 141468 expense of securing a full-time or even part-time employee (such as worker's comp insurance, Federal and State taxes, office space, equipment, supplies, and other costs).

Every hour spent on VA services is 100% productive. You only pay forrepparttar 141469 time it takes to efficiently and thoroughly complete a job.

Save you time. An hour of VA service performed is notrepparttar 141470 same as an hour you spend doingrepparttar 141471 job yourself. VA's are entrepreneurs just like you whose only business it is to support you! They don't haverepparttar 141472 pressure of many other tasks, all demanding their attention. They focus on supporting you by performing administrative duties and offering constructive input onrepparttar 141473 aspects of business where you requirerepparttar 141474 most help; that is all they do!

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