Somewhere in cyberspace (or maybe through a friends recommendation) you stumbled upon the term Virtual Assistant. It sounded intriguing so you did a little research. The more you read, the more you realized that this could be a fabulous solution for you. You decide its time for you to hire a Virtual Assistant. Then you get stuck.
Where do you find a Virtual Assistant? What kind of VA do you need? Can you afford one? How would you contact them? How would this all work?
First things first, there are some things you need to take into consideration before even beginning the process of finding a VA.
1. What kinds of tasks do you want them to take on? Write it out with as much detail and structure as you possible can. 2. Are you comfortable with working with someone virtually? Can you handle not being able to see someone fact to face? 3. How many hours do you think youll need them for each week/month? 4. How much can you afford to budget for this? Take into account how much more productive you will be during those hours that your Virtual Assistant will be freeing you up. For example, if your hourly rate is $200, at $50 per hour for a Virtual Assistant, for that same $200 you can free up 4 hours, opening your availability to make an additional $800.
Now that that's all sorted out, you're ready to get started. All though Googling Virtual Assistant can be the most obvious way to start, there is a much simpler way to attract the perfect Virtual Assistant candidates for you.
There are several Virtual Assistant Networks and Associations that have directories listing their member VAs by specialty. Most of them also allow you to place an RFP or a Request for Proposal on their site. An RFP enables you to spell out what you are looking for.
Some of the most popular sites are:
* IVAA or International Virtual Assistants Association * VANetworking.com * Virtual Assistant Forums * A Claytons Secretary * Find Virtual * Home Secretarial Services * Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce
Once youve posted your RFP, just sit back and relax. Youll get an influx of proposals from qualified, professional Virtual Assistants ready to partner with you. From there its just a matter of connecting with them and discerning which one you feel the most comfortable with.
Where do you find a Virtual Assistant? What kind of VA do you need? Can you afford one? How would you contact them? How would this all work?
First things first, there are some things you need to take into consideration before even beginning the process of finding a VA.
1. What kinds of tasks do you want them to take on? Write it out with as much detail and structure as you possible can. 2. Are you comfortable with working with someone virtually? Can you handle not being able to see someone fact to face? 3. How many hours do you think youll need them for each week/month? 4. How much can you afford to budget for this? Take into account how much more productive you will be during those hours that your Virtual Assistant will be freeing you up. For example, if your hourly rate is $200, at $50 per hour for a Virtual Assistant, for that same $200 you can free up 4 hours, opening your availability to make an additional $800.
Now that that's all sorted out, you're ready to get started. All though Googling Virtual Assistant can be the most obvious way to start, there is a much simpler way to attract the perfect Virtual Assistant candidates for you.
There are several Virtual Assistant Networks and Associations that have directories listing their member VAs by specialty. Most of them also allow you to place an RFP or a Request for Proposal on their site. An RFP enables you to spell out what you are looking for.
Some of the most popular sites are:
* IVAA or International Virtual Assistants Association * VANetworking.com * Virtual Assistant Forums * A Claytons Secretary * Find Virtual * Home Secretarial Services * Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce
Once youve posted your RFP, just sit back and relax. Youll get an influx of proposals from qualified, professional Virtual Assistants ready to partner with you. From there its just a matter of connecting with them and discerning which one you feel the most comfortable with.
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