How to choose your Virtual Assistant
You’ve decided!
It’s time!
Your business has got to ‘that’ point where you know you need to outsource. Congratulations, this is a massive achievement and deserves to be recognised! 🥳
With lots of Virtual Assistants out there it can be hard to know who you are best to work with, and where to begin but don’t worry I can help you work through the minefield.
1. Strengths and weaknesses
If you know what sort of tasks you want to outsource, it can be helpful to search for a VA that focuses on that particular area or within the specific business sector you work in. As Virtual Assistants, we are super versatile but recognise our strengths and weaknesses. As an example, if you want help with an upcoming event, your social media boosting, or a creative newsletter sending out, then I am your girl! However, if what you need is help with bookkeeping or cold calling, then I can put you in contact with some amazing VAs who specialise in this and would be delighted to help you! If you speak to a Virtual Assistant who claims they can do ‘anything’ then as much as I want to support my community, I would heed a word of caution in this case. Experienced VAs will know what they are good at and equally, what they are not comfortable with!
2. Experienced VA or newbie?
You might like to know if you are dealing with an experienced VA or a newbie. Both are amazing (and we all have to start somewhere!), but you may have a preference over either. Don’t be afraid to ask how long someone has been established!
3. Cost
VAs charge a varying amount for their time and skills, and it can be confusing to get a grasp on price differences for seemingly similar-looking services. I charge based on my experience, skills, and what I can bring to your table. I take pride in my client work and will never hand something over that I wouldn’t be happy to receive myself. You may find a VA charging under the odds but ask yourself what the quality of work is likely to be in that case, not to mention the time wasted in getting them up to speed.
4. Time and availability
It is always worth checking working timeframes with a VA. You may find yourself chatting to a VA who is working evenings and weekends around an existing role. This can be brilliant if it suits your business. However, if you are looking for time-sensitive responses to emails or contacts then ask yourself if this is the best option for you. If you would prefer to work with a VA who works more traditional business hours, then don’t be afraid to explore this.
5. The ‘click’
I work with some AMAZING clients and one of the things I am always looking for on a discovery call is the ‘click’ or whether I feel we would be a good fit for each other. Working with a VA is a two-way process and both parties need to be comfortable. I have turned away potentially big clients because I have felt that although what they are doing may be brilliant, that we would not be well suited to each other. This works both ways.
If you would like any help sourcing a virtual assistant or would like to learn more about working with me, then get in contact today!
