A Virtual Assistant

March 21, 2011

How to find virtual assistants (va)

I mentioned in my live events (http://internetmarketingworkshop.blogspot.com) that to do web promotions, it's better to hire VAs to do this work because it is tedious. For those interested, and those who are willing to start fresh on VAs - you may hire my VA's on a daily basis for a limited time.

Their rate is US$13/day. I'll just function as your intermediary to manage the VA and make sure you two are communicating well. Just email me jomar.hilario@gmail.com

If you want to go on your own -- you can visit these sites to look for assistants:

1. Getafreelancer.com
2. Elance.com
3. Rentacoder.com (for programmers and graphic artists).

There are other sites out there of course but you can try these first.

Note: When you hire a person directly, the websites above MAY charge you a free for "making it happen".

But really, what else can VA's do? I go this from VANA:  Virtual Assistant Networking Association Forum: 

1. A VA can assist you with marketing support, increasing your clientele and freeing up valuable time to service your customers. They also can handle all your marketing and publicity helping you to spread the word about your product or services. 

2. Many Virtual Assistants specialize in web design and search engine optimization (keyword research). Once you work with a VA, they know your business inside and out, who better to help you prepare your website. 

3. A Virtual Assistant can make your next presentation shine by giving it that polished professional presentation which is sure to capture your audience and promote all your products and services. 

4. A Virtual Assistant can be instrumental in proofing, editing, and typing all your correspondence, pleadings, manuscripts, etc., thus allowing a more professional edge to all your business communications. 

5. A Virtual Assistant can take over all your bookkeeping, bills and accounts payable. Let them worry about payroll so you can worry about the important tasks of running your business. 

6. A Virtual Assistant can plan your next company event or outing providing for an enjoyable and memorable time for all. Think how much more enjoyable it can be when the burden of planning is removed. 

7. Because VAs work on an "as needed basis" and only when you have work, hiring a VA can save you money. Clients only pay for the work done, and don't have to pay for benefits, equipment, or supplies. What a cost savings that can be. 

8. A VA can save you space because s/he work from his/her office as an independent contractor. 

9 . Hiring a VA can save you time because you will not have to spend time hiring an employee or temporary help, as well as training the new staff. 

10. A Virtual Assistant can schedule your appointments, manage your calendar, organize your desk, and make running a business that much smoother.