There are so many ways to utilize a Virtual Assistant in your business. You can delegate tasks you do not have time for, do not know how to do, or do not enjoy doing. You should delegate the tasks that keep you from doing what you love, making more money, and spending time with your family. You also need time for you. Delegating the day-to-day tasks allows you to take time for you to relax and unwind.
Here is a list of 10 VA Tips to help you decide what you want to delegate to your VA. A Virtual Assistant can
- Send cards to your clients, friends and family members for birthdays and holidays.
- Handle your to-do list while you focus on growing your business.
- Pay the bills, send invoices to clients, and enter payments received into your bookkeeping program.
- Get you out of overwhelm by doing the day-to-day tasks that you no longer have time to do.
- Manage your blog and post new content on a regular basis.
- Create and manage your contact database in a spreadsheet or contact-management software program.
- Order your office supplies online and have them shipped directly to you.
- Research venues for your next live event or private retreat.
- Follow up with your clients to insure client satisfaction.
- Research relevant topics for your newsletter, ezine and blog.
If you need to delegate other tasks, simply talk to a Virtual Assistant. If that VA does not know how to do what you want, he or she may be able to refer you to another Virtual Assistant who can. Take some time to figure out what needs to be delegated and get back to doing what you love, making more money, and spending more time taking of you and your family.
Pam Archer says
February 24, 2010 at 8:09 pmHi Sophie!
I have been considering using a VA. I know you could save me a lot of time. I love doing my own blog posts, it’s doing the wedding quotes that I procrastinate on, but they are so custom that a VA wouldn’t be able to do it for me. I would be interested in having someone submit my articles to different sites. What would a monthly charge for that service be?
.-= Pam Archer´s last blog ..Bridal Fairs Feature Bold Color in 2009 =-.
SophieZo says
February 24, 2010 at 8:13 pmHi, Pam!
Thank you for commenting on my blog post. I’d love to talk to you about article submission. I’ll contact you momentarily. I look forward to speaking with you soon.
Sophie
Beverly Mahone says
February 27, 2010 at 4:28 pmI have hired VA’s on various occasions. You’re right—they do free you up from doing “too much.” The important thing for me is to make sure I have the right person who understands me and what my mission is. Some people just look at it as doing a job for another without getting to know more about the person or their business.
.-= Beverly Mahone´s last blog ..Life’s an Interesting Trip on Facebook =-.
SophieZo says
February 27, 2010 at 6:21 pmHi, Beverly!
Thank you for commenting on my post. I certainly understand. There are those who treat it just like a JOB. There are passionate VAs out there who love what they do and understand how to work with their clients in terms of their overall mission. It’s a beautiful partnership when that kind of relationship develops.
Sophie
Heidi Richards Mooney says
February 28, 2010 at 12:26 amSophie,
Great list! thank you for sharing. I think this would be a perfect topic for WE Magazine for Women. If you are interested in sharing this article, let me know.
Look forward to hearing from you,
Regards,
Heidi Richards Mooney, Publisher ~ WE Magazine for Women
.-= Heidi Richards Mooney´s last blog ..STATE OF GRACE =-.
SophieZo says
February 28, 2010 at 11:07 amHeidi,
Thank you for commenting on my blog post. I’m honored and flattered to hear that you’d like to include this in We Magazine for Women. I’d love to share my article in your magazine. Thank you for the great opportunity to be published in the magazine.
Sophie
Heidi Richards Mooney says
March 2, 2010 at 11:15 amExcellent! I will let you know when it it posted.
Have a terrific week and thank you for all you do…
Heidi
.-= Heidi Richards Mooney´s last blog ..WE Magazine is Looking for the NEXT Cover Story =-.
SophieZo says
March 2, 2010 at 1:28 pmThank you! I look forward to seeing it! Have a fabulous week!
Sophie