Comments on: Hiring a virtual PA

By: david baer

david baer — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:14:32 +0000

Small Business owners are largely forgotten. Thats why I only focus on them. I have experience several members of my family file bankruptcy due to small business failures. I also I suffered through 2 destroyed businesses due to failure however, in my failings I have learned some of the secrets to success. (Who can say they know it all?)

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By: Lawrence Perry

Lawrence Perry — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:34:02 +0000

The major advantage of hiring a virtual assistant instead of hiring a regular office worker is that it comes out cheaper for the company.
You may visit my post: http://quick.catchfriday.com/2009/11/07/why-a-virtual-assistant-is-the-perfect-assistant.aspx
A virtual assistant bring reliability, competence, creativity and other great characteristics to your business without the insane costs.

By: Jaki Levy

Jaki Levy — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:57:36 +0000

There are many advantages to using a virtual assistant. I am documenting my experience on my site, and posted a few more relevant links, including a podcast from AJ Jacobs about outsourcing. For my personalized view, take a look at this post: http://www.arrowrootmedia.com/2009/04/17/outsourcing-your-work-life-my-outsourced-life/. In fact, even this comment has been outsourced and posted by my virtual assistant.

By: vijay kumar

vijay kumar — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:18:24 +0000

hi,am vijay kumar

By: Angela

Angela — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:53:35 +0000

Hi there

Does anyone know of any good resources/websites/links/information etc for Virtual Assistants in the UK, a lot of the useful information seems to be in the USA. I am just starting out and would value any input.

Thanks

By: Link Builder

Link Builder — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:50:06 +0000

Right! virtual assistants must have good communication skills, in order for them to interact with your clients well, but you must also consider that finding one could be the hard part. but there’s a solution for that, you can conduct tryouts so that you can separate the good from the best.A good VA is critical in achieving a good business.

By: Steven Squires

Steven Squires — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 17:27:32 +0000

Can they make sales cold calls or find the right person to talk to in organizations?

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Virtual Personal Assistant | innovagon.com - Marketing Blog — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:11:39 +0000

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By: Ann Crosby

Ann Crosby — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 13:21:10 +0000

A message to all busy entrepreneurs! Please contact me if you need executive secretarial skills on line! I have extensive experience having spent fourteen years working as an executive PA in the UK for high profile companies such as R. J. Reynolds International and McCann Erickson Advertising. I am a Powerpoint and Excel wizard and can efficiently provide very creative presentations which will effortlessly promote your business. Complex mail merges are second nature to me. I have audio typing skills and also take shorthand should it be necessary for you to dictate correspondence over the telephone for same day turnaround. I also have a wealth of experience arranging the logistics for executive conferences involving hotel accommodation, transport, conference dinners and secretarial support for busy, travelling executives. I am proactive rather than reactive so if you allow me to control your diary, you will be where you need to be when you need to be. I am based in Southern Ireland with state of the art office and communication facilities. I look forward to working with you.

By: Rob

Rob — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 03:40:08 +0000

I’m glad you’ve had success with a VA! Also, some great resources in the comments above. For those people (like me) that can’t commit to a full time VA (see my issues here: http://www.outsourcedmylife.com ) I suggest you look at a service like http://www.oDesk.com. You can get virtual assistants for just a few hours a week and you can see reviews and ratings for them. Hopefully some day I’ll have the time and work that I can employ someone full time, but just not yet.

Please keep the suggestions coming on what types of work you’re having your VA’s do!