20 Reasons for Hiring a Virtual Assistant

Why hire a virtual assistant?

There are 101 answers to that question but let’s focus on the top 20:

1. Call and Email – They can Call and Email potential clients, sellers, buyers or customers. They have the skills necessary to do these tasks. They are very communicative and follow instructions well.
2. Database Management – Enter your business contacts into a Database like MS OUTLOOK or Zoho.com.  All leads called or emails sent will be filed for future reference. You will not have to waste any leads. Organize your database better.
3. Voice Transcription – Type businesses processes, contracts, emails or Transcribe your voice recordings and have them ready to be sent as an email. Screen and Monitor your emails regularly and send replies fast.
4. Ad posting – Post ads all over the internet on classifieds sites and increase business exposure.
5. Set appointments, schedule or confirm events for you.
6. Event and Travel Planning – Co-ordinate your travel plans. Look for the best rates available for flight and hotel accommodation.
7. Word Processing – Convert those lengthy PDF documents into Word.
8. Data Research – Research for a topic online that is time consuming.
9. Get Best Deals Available – Scan the internet for best deals on purchasing equipment, software and other items.
10. Presentations – You need Brochures or PowerPoint Presentations done.
11. Last Minute Assistance – You have access to the VAs Instant Messenger at all business hours, so quickly send last minute tasks to be completed.
12. Answering Service and Voicemail – You are away and need to know the voicemails that came in. Simple, Just have the VA send you the contact details and the Transcript of urgent calls which came in.
13. Data Entry – You need to Update your website. The VA can do this by accessing the back-end and making the necessary changes. Enter Data into a database or website.
14. Search Engine Optimization – Your website needs promotion so the VA can Submit keywords, URLs to various search Engines.
15. Appointments – You forget important dates but the VA will Remind you of them.
16. Email Campaigns – Email promos, survey for your customers’ satisfaction, prepare welcome packages to new clients.
17. Edit – Proof-read and Edit typos in your documents.
18. Telemarketing – Do Outbound Cold and Warm Sales Calls using your custom script.
19. Customer Care – Have your customers talk to a person in charge of handling your customers as opposed to just another available agent in a call center.
20. Competitive Edge – Very useful but often overlooked. Keep an eye on the internet marketing tactics used by your competitors.

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