I'm
sure you can identify with at least one person from a former
job, your current job, or maybe just an acquaintance that
always handles everything for everyone in
the office. This person is the key to the office running
smoothly, they seem to know all the answers to your questions,
they always know the right thing to say to the clients,
they act as a sounding board for their boss, they know who
to contact for what, where to purchase that unique gift
that no one else can ever find, and they can handle a multitude
of tasks all at one time. No it's not Superwoman--it's not
even Superman, but you're close.
You may know this person
by many titles such as secretary, administrative assistant,
office manager, executive assistant, or administrative
professional. In today's high-tech and oh-so-busy
business lifestyle we call them a virtual assistant, or
a VA. The big difference being they aren't located outside
your office door or down the hall. Why? Because they are,
as the title states, virtual.By virtual we mean
we aren't physically located in your office. Sometimes
we're not even located in the same country. A virtual
assistant isn't an employee. A
virtual assistant is a highly trained independent business
professional that can save your company time and money.
And, on occasion we've even been known to save a client's
life.
As independent professionals
we come equipped with our own office, our own equipment,
the latest software programs, and the know how of running
a successful business. We don't, however, come equipped
with added expenses like payroll taxes, expensive benefit
packages, paid vacations, holiday pay, or "free time"
(that you pay for) for talking to co-workers. We're only
there when you need us. Sometimes we're even there when
you don't think you need us!
A VA is like having your
own business partner, business support specialist,
personal assistant, executive assistant, appointment scheduler,
client relations manager, marketing consultant, web designer,
word processor, concierge, or whatever role you need
us to play. We use the latest technology to communicate
our work assignments via the internet, e-mail, web-based
calendars, virtual networks, or disk transfer. Traditional
methods such as regular mail and overnight shipping are
also used, as well as pickup and delivery in local areas.
While most VAs will never meet their clients, Another
8 Hours makes it a point to meet with all clients located
in the St. Louis, Missouri Metropolitan Area.
Are you sold on the concept
but still not sure exactly how you can utilize
a virtual assistant? Give us a call at 8-MORE
HOURS, that's
866-734-6877. Or fill out an inquiry form
and we'll show how we can put more hours back in your
day.
