What is a Virtual Assistant?

Since starting my business, a lot of people have asked me questions about what a "Virtual Assistant" is / does, so I thought I would answer a few of the questions I am frequently asked.

What is a Virtual Assistant? A Virtual Assistant is a self-employed administrative or personal assistant who works remotely, usually from their home for various clients. When most people hear "virtual assistant," they assume it's a secretary who works from home. Although this is correct in many cases, the field has exploded and now takes clients into many directions with a variety of skill sets on offer that could be valuable to various professionals. These days, a virtual assistant is someone a lot of busy professionals just can't do without!

What can a Virtual Assistant do?

There are a variety of Virtual Assistants and we all have different skills. Some may gear their work more toward scheduling and logistics, while others may focus on web-based services like manning email accounts, doing research or social media.

Here are just a few things we can help you with; * Upload blogs or email newsletters * Respond to emails and set up email lists * Transcribe voice memos, conference calls * Run your calendar and plan your travel * Research * Compile data into organised spreadsheets * Handle forwarded phone calls when you're unavailable or out of town * Any time-consuming or repetitive tasks * Help you hire other employees by doing preliminary research on candidates * Write and distribute standard business communications * Prepare presentations * Manage your social media accounts * Coordinate with vendors * Place orders for new supplies

There are actually so many things a Virtual Assistant can do to benefit your business, it’s impossible to list them all! This is why you should be open to chatting and having a conversation with me at Virtually Ashlee and let’s see what I can do for you!