Have you ever wondered how some small businesses are thriving while you seem to barely keep your head above water? Well there is one secret to highly successful and functional businesses and that secret is Virtual Assistance.
Did you know that there is a Virtual Provider for anything you need done in your business? Whether you need a new website, newsletter designed, marketing assistance, administrative help or simple cold calling – there IS an industry specific VA for you.
I thoroughly enjoy coaching businesses on using a Virtual Assistant to get the leverage they need. If you are afraid of using one, unsure how they can REALLY help you, or maybe you just don’t know where to look – that’s okay and you are not alone.
I personally use Virtual Assistance in my own business to get everything I need done in a week. Here are a few tips to finding the VA that’s right for you.
- Get specific – Why hire a VA if they have no experience in your industry? Target only VA’s that are experienced in your area of expertise
- Create your profile – You have an ideal client profile, so why not have an Ideal Virtual Assistant profile? Define your needs, express your wants and start looking. There WILL be a match for you. You just have to ask the right questions.
- Start with a Trial Period – I recommend this to even the clients who want to use me. Start with a simple 2 week or 1 month period to see if it is a great match on both ends. Just because a Virtual Provider has a great track record and a vast client base, doesn’t mean they will be the right one for YOU. So dip your feet in the water first before you jump in head first.
Once you find the VA that you know whole-heartedly is going to make a big difference in your business, you will soon find out what a worth while investment you have made.
Dawn Chuma
Goal Activation Catalyst
Dawn Chuma 