Do Your Competitors Take Your Calls?

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How to outsource to a VA for maximum benefit....

Would you cut your own hair? You select your hairdresser very carefully because you don't want a dodgy hairdo! The same rule applies when selecting any service for your business.

 Make a list of all the tasks you can't do, dislike doing, don't have the skills or the time for and aim to delegate everything except your genius.

Check out the assistant's online office - their website.

Ask your contacts for referrals and make use of the free initial client consultation that most VA's offer. This consultation process will tell you a great deal about what it's going to be like to work with an assistant.


The single most important qualification of a virtual assistant is extensive administrative experience.  Please check their skill levels, training, experience and business knowledge and make sure they have worked as office managers or executive assistants for at least 5 years.

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Look for a virtual assistant who is actually in business and has clients.  A successful assistant will have client testimonials on her website.

Get the best value but don't price shop.  Take yourself as an example.  You know you aren't the cheapest in your field and you wouldn't want to be.
 
There are several directories of virtual assistants worth visiting for more information - www.iava.co.uk and www.societyofvirtualassistants.co.uk .
 
Or you could ask us because we know many, many excellent VA's all over the country.  Then you might be able to have more of these.... holidays!
 
july2009-02.jpg And finally, 'The Key to Your Future - The People Factor in Your Business' - half day workshop in Exeter Friday 24th July. For details click here .