VA Process

In this section, learn about the VA Process--how home-based businesses work with virtual assistants-- by first defining what a virtual assistant is. Understand why people like you work with VAs and what they can do for you. From here you can link to three other related pages: an in-depth interview with me about frequently asked questions, my five step process for getting projects done, and a discussion of what the client interview process is like.

Definition of a Virtual Assistant (VA):

A Virtual Assistant, or VA, is a highly trained administrative professional who works off-site to support her clients using the latest technology. The training includes education (college), work experience, and specific virtual assistance coursework. Using her vast range of skills, a supportive virtual assistant community, and long term experience, VAs assist clients professionally (and sometimes personally). The VA operates her own business in her own office and hand selects a few clients with whom to form a long-term collaborative partnership.

Why work with a VA?

Your business is starting to grow faster than you realized, or you are planning for growth. You're spending time on activities that you know someone else could be doing. You could take the time to set up your ezine (newsletter), shopping cart, or new web page, but you'd much rather be doing your core business activities. You're tired of working nights and weekends doing the administrative work when you'd rather be doing something else. These are some of the reasons why people think about working with a VA.

What a VA can do for you:

When clients sign up to work with me, they feel an immediate relief because now they have someone on their team. Here's what a VA can do:

	Free up your time.
	Perform tasks that you don't enjoy, or for which you don't have time.
	Be your right hand person when you need that extra help.
	Collaborate with you using the latest technology.
	Be a sounding board for you to bounce ideas off of.

Ready to learn more? Continue with the VA Process to the Interview of FAQs. more >>