Remember Mrs. a-Wiggins and her boss Mr. Tudball? That famous comedy sketch ingeniously depicted an old-fashioned concept of administrative help (as well as being a master class in comedy by Carol Burnett and Tim Conway!)
The Evolution from Administrative Assistants to Virtual Assistant Services
Granted, the comedy was exaggerated and if anything, real secretaries/admins worked very hard. But acknowledging the comedic spin, an administrative assistant basically sat in an office waiting for the next assignment. And the most sophisticated technology she had was the intercom system that allowed communication between two different rooms.
One thing Mr. Tudball learned is that it’s often far more frustrating to introduce new technology than to keep doing things the old way — resulting in the intercom system being shoved into a file cabinet by a very headachy Mr. Tudball!
Why Small Business Owners Should Consider Virtual Assistance
We all know that a secretary sitting in the next room doesn’t work in the 21st century. You might say, “I handle everything myself,” or “I’m only a one-person operation.” But you may be wrong. Let’s talk.
Businesses, even very small ones, still need the traditional support that a good administrative assistant provides, AND they need additional help supporting all the online systems that come with modern business life.
Why Every Business Owner Needs Virtual Assistant Services
Quite simply, a virtual assistant, like a traditional administrative assistant, removes tasks from your plate so you can focus. You can spend your time being a fantastic coach, an inspiring teacher or a dedicated health practitioner, instead of spending hours trying to figure out technology. Ugh, how energy draining that can be, right?
Why Does EVERY Business Need A Virtual Assistant?
Considering the following:
- Multiple passwords, new apps, updates… they happen every day so it’s hard to keep up. A virtual assistant is keeping track of updates, trends and new practices for you. So whereas you may find yourself inconveniently blindsided by each change or update, your VA won’t be. Your benefit: You stay more on track with your business goals.
- Also, it’s impractical to hire someone to work with you physically – you’ll pay for overhead, insurance, payroll, and more. A VA works everywhere. Hiring a virtual assistant means you’re paying only for concentrated time segments dedicated specifically to you and your business needs. You’re not paying for anything else. Your benefit: You’re not paying for things you don’t need.
- Your virtual assistant is always learning and growing, even when they’re working with other clients. Working in a variety of areas gives your VA a deeper and broader skill set. So when your VA increases their skills, you get the benefits. Your benefit: You have a larger arsenal of tools for your business at the ready.
- Your virtual assistant learns not only your business procedures, but also your goals, your marketing voice and your personality. When that happens, the VA becomes aligned with your mission, which carries big benefits. You gain an ally for your cause, and someone who can see your business from the outside looking in. They may even suggest possible next steps for you. Your benefit: You have a committed partner in your back pocket.
- These days, every project, every purchase, and every decision requires online research. It takes time away from your business. A virtual assistant can do your online research. They may even have a data bank of topics already. This can return precious time to you so you stay focused on your mission. Your benefit: You keep away from tangents and rabbit holes and stay more focused.
Every business can benefit from the help and support of a virtual assistant. And what’s more, your VA is “customizable” to what you need and want for your business. So, the question becomes – can your small business afford NOT to hire a virtual assistant?
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