Understanding Virtual Assistants
Virtual Assistance and Outsourced Solutions Outsourcing has played an important role to small and medium-business owners in either online or offline based productions.
What's cool about outsourcing is that you don't have to be a big company to take advantage of its services.
Even a single-owned, small-business can utilize the services of Virtual Assistants.
If you feel that you have so much in your plate that your work gets in the way of your personal life, then it might be time to hire a Virtual Assistant.
However, some Virtual Assistants have limited skills and specializations.
Most beginners only know about data entry and research.
In fact, even some advanced VA's do not know simple HTML, Microsoft Excel Formulas and other hardcore work such as Programming and SEO.
As an Employer, it is imperative to understand that "virtual assistant" is an unclear term that covers activities such as schedule management, secretarial work, Internet research and appointment setting.
If you require skills that are more than those mentioned, you'll probably have to look for a non-VA freelancer.
How to hire a Virtual Assistant? Due to the large talent pool from the internet world, employers can now enjoy a wide array of services not limited to data entry and copy-paste jobs.
A lot of online freelancers focus on Programming, SEO, Blogging, Creative writing and more.
Nevertheless, if you require "specialized" work such as article writing, you have to make sure not to hire those who boast their "Research" skill.
Ask your applicants how they do their research.
Most of the time, when read, a Researcher's article will feel like an emotionless report without any regard for the attention of the reader.
You'll end up proofreading and editing the useless "Reports" your researcher made for you.
You have to look for someone with higher-level communication skills and a credible experience in article writing.
Samples can be required but we suggest an essay interview in which the questions you'll require to be answered are related to what you want to achieve.
Moreover, you'll immediately notice a "canned" letter application even with carefully edited templates due to the feeling of irrelevance to your job advertisement.
One technique to employ the perfect VA is to have an audition-style job advertisement where you'll hire 3 VA's for the first 50 hours but only 1 VA will be hired right after.
Your VA's will feel like they're in a tough competition.
This kind of technique will produce high-quality results for your business.
Finding the perfect virtual can be tough.
But smart planning and execution can help you filter out the best.
Don't settle for cheap service.
Look for a service that is worth your money.
PAO! Project Angeles Outsource
What's cool about outsourcing is that you don't have to be a big company to take advantage of its services.
Even a single-owned, small-business can utilize the services of Virtual Assistants.
If you feel that you have so much in your plate that your work gets in the way of your personal life, then it might be time to hire a Virtual Assistant.
However, some Virtual Assistants have limited skills and specializations.
Most beginners only know about data entry and research.
In fact, even some advanced VA's do not know simple HTML, Microsoft Excel Formulas and other hardcore work such as Programming and SEO.
As an Employer, it is imperative to understand that "virtual assistant" is an unclear term that covers activities such as schedule management, secretarial work, Internet research and appointment setting.
If you require skills that are more than those mentioned, you'll probably have to look for a non-VA freelancer.
How to hire a Virtual Assistant? Due to the large talent pool from the internet world, employers can now enjoy a wide array of services not limited to data entry and copy-paste jobs.
A lot of online freelancers focus on Programming, SEO, Blogging, Creative writing and more.
Nevertheless, if you require "specialized" work such as article writing, you have to make sure not to hire those who boast their "Research" skill.
Ask your applicants how they do their research.
Most of the time, when read, a Researcher's article will feel like an emotionless report without any regard for the attention of the reader.
You'll end up proofreading and editing the useless "Reports" your researcher made for you.
You have to look for someone with higher-level communication skills and a credible experience in article writing.
Samples can be required but we suggest an essay interview in which the questions you'll require to be answered are related to what you want to achieve.
Moreover, you'll immediately notice a "canned" letter application even with carefully edited templates due to the feeling of irrelevance to your job advertisement.
One technique to employ the perfect VA is to have an audition-style job advertisement where you'll hire 3 VA's for the first 50 hours but only 1 VA will be hired right after.
Your VA's will feel like they're in a tough competition.
This kind of technique will produce high-quality results for your business.
Finding the perfect virtual can be tough.
But smart planning and execution can help you filter out the best.
Don't settle for cheap service.
Look for a service that is worth your money.
PAO! Project Angeles Outsource