"An important reengineering principle is that companies should focus on their core competencies and outsource everything else." -- Bill Gates

What is a Virtual Assistant?
 

The Microsoft Encarta World English Dictionary definition says a virtual assistant is a long-distance assistant, somebody who uses a computer and phone links to work from a distance as a personal assistant to somebody else. I use a slightly more comprehensive definition, "Like the majority of their clients, Virtual Assistants are entrepreneurs—highly skilled in their profession and able to have a powerful impact on the productivity of those they work with.  Traditionally, they have been known by many names: secretaries, administrative assistants, executive assistants or bookkeepers.  But in an age where technology has made the world a much smaller place, and where more professionals are working from their homes or in satellite offices, the former assistant has become virtual—and thanks to the Internet, global."1 A Virtual Assistant (VA) can be a long-term collaborative partner with your business, a short term staffing solution, or the answer to a one time project.  The Virtual Assistant allows a unique opportunity for smaller businesses to take advantage of the talents of a highly skilled professional that they may not otherwise have access to because they work out of a home office or they don't have the time and resources to deal with a full-time employee.  That's where a VA can be a lifesaver.

Client News Check here often for information and tips. Thank you for visiting! I hope you're ready to explore what a Virtual Assistant can do for you and your business. I'm excited at the prospect of being able to help you grow your business!

As a business owner or executive you have a lot of priorities.  Primarily you need to be able to do what you enjoy and keep your business successful. This means you are balancing a lot of priorities that you could outsource to someone else to either help you with or take over entirely.  Outsourcing these administrative tasks such as contact management, correspondence, billing, collections, website maintenance (or possibly creating a web presence), travel arrangements... Whatever it is, if you don't have to do this task any longer you are free to pursue your business and make sure it is as successful as possible. Maybe you have an office with staff and you had a whirlwind month and need help to catch up.  Where can you get help? It takes to much trouble and time to advertise, screen hundreds of resumes, schedule interviews and hire someone.  You could hire a temp but the don't really have an interest in your business, they are either after a permanent job or they will be on to the next temporary assignment tomorrow and you still need to have workspace and equipment for them to do their job. Whether you just are not ready to hire an assistant or don't have a place to put one a Virtual Assistant can be the perfect solution for your business.  Virtual Assistants are capable of doing everything your traditional assistant can do and usually a lot more.  A VA has spent many years in their industry acquiring an enormous amount of information and experiences that makes them uniquely qualified to help you with almost any obstacle you may be facing. The most important thing to remember is that a Virtual Assistant will not become another administrative headache for you.  VA's work as independent contractors which means we are not your employee, you don't have to pay taxes, health benefits or worry about unplanned absences.

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¹  Used with permission of Christine Durst, Co-Author of "The 2-Second Commute, Join the Exploding Ranks of Freelance Virtual Assistants", www.staffcentrix.com