There are many benefits to hiring a dedicated Personal Assistant, one of which is improved productivity. But you already knew that, right? I reckon you also know that Personal Assistants are organisational masterminds with a fresh perspective and are valuable assets to any business owner looking for a better work-life balance. But what about a Virtual Personal Assistant… is this something you’ve considered?
Maybe you don’t need a full-time PA confined to a physical office space. Maybe you only need support keeping on top of ad-hoc tasks. Or maybe there’s a big project coming up with a tight deadline and you need to get your ducks in a row. Whatever your reason, business support is available in the form of a Virtual Personal Assistant - and it’s not as scary as it sounds!
It’s quite simple really… by delegating tasks to your Online Personal Assistant, you can focus your time on the key operations that bring in the big bucks. Here’s how:
ONE – Partnering with A Virtual Personal Assistant
Unlike onboarding a new employee, partnering with a Virtual PA is quick, stress-free and straightforward. Forget wading through mountains of paperwork and forgo the scrambling to find desk space (and the expense of a new laptop to go with it!). Instead, Virtual Personal Assistants have their own onboarding process – usually a small terms and conditions document that provides clarity on responsibilities and ways of working for both parties. Why complicate things, right?
It’s also worth noting that remote Personal Assistants are typically self-employed and therefore have a vested interest to make sure they knock your socks off with their organisational talent, intricate attention to detail, ability to mutli-task and efficiency to complete tasks.
TWO – Get the Job Done with A Virtual Personal Assistant
A Virtual Personal Assistant can do everything a traditional PA can do, if not more! One of the greatest perks of partnering with a Virtual PA is that you only pay for their productive time – it’s why we’re a popular choice for SMEs and corporate giants! So instead of hiring a new employee contracted to work a particular number of hours each week, only for them to be twiddling their thumbs on a Friday afternoon, you can partner with an Online Personal Assistant and only pay for the time they’ve spent supporting you and your business. Sounds good, right?
By this point you may be wondering, ‘‘What can a Virtual Personal Assistant actually do for me?’’ And that’s a good question! In terms of tasks, a good Virtual Personal Assistant can undertake diary and inbox management, travel bookings, agenda preparations, meeting minutes, event planning, restaurant bookings and so much more.
An exceptional Virtual Personal Assistant, however, will have the executive capabilities to confidently liaise with your clients (and their PAs - or VPAs) and build relationships on your behalf.
THREE – Add Value to your Day with A Virtual Personal Assistant
Having worked as a Personal Assistant for over a decade, I’ve often been referred to as a ‘‘work-wife.’’ While I’m not a fan of the term, the sentiment remains true. It’s important to know that any Virtual Personal Assistant worth their weight in gold will have your back and ensure you’re set up for success - even remotely. This involves being proactive and actively seeking solutions to enhance the performance of your day.
By doing so, not only does your productivity improve, but the productivity of the business improves too, and the high standards and quality of work you expect remain prominent. Remember, just because your Online PA isn’t sitting next to you, doesn’t mean they can’t add value to your day.
While the idea of partnering with a Virtual Assistant can be daunting initially, the ability to access remote business support in a fast-paced and digitally connected world becomes a pivotal advantage. Ultimately the role of a Virtual Personal Assistant is to provide comprehensive and effective administrative support while increasing business productivity. It won’t take long for your new Virtual Personal Assistant to get up and running and prove they’re worth their weight in gold. And it shouldn’t take more than a week of working with them before you ask yourself, ‘‘Why didn’t I do this sooner?’’
If you could benefit from an extra pair of (virtual) hands and are considering outsource solutions including partnering with a Virtual Personal Assistant, please get in touch. We’ll discuss your requirements and ways of working to support your key business objectives, helping you to determine if a Virtual PA is right for you.
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