Legal Research

"6 Tips for Clients of Virtual Assistants"

Posted by Tina Hilton: "As a virtual assistant, I pay particular attention to comments, both good and bad, concerning people who have worked with a VA.  And while I love the success stories I read, I also find a great deal of helpful information in the VA horror stories that surface from time to time.  Stories of miscommunication, sloppy work and misrepresentation helps me distinguish my business from others who lack the professionalism required to be a success.  But it doesn't  just point out the shortcomings of some virtual assistants, it also helps me see where some VA clients are falling short as well.  Below are six things I've noticed that clients are confused about which can cause them to have a bad VA experience.

1. Do your homework...

2. Know what you want to delegate...

3. Communicate clearly...

4. Realize that things may start out a little bumpy...

5. Respect your virtual assistant as a business professional...

6. Remember that your virtual assistant is not an employee..

If you keep these six things in mind while searching for and working with a virtual assistant, you'll increase your chances of forging an incredibly successful situation that will benefit both you and your business.

If you have questions concerning virtual assistance or have an interest in working with a virtual assistant you can contact Tina Hilton or visit her business website for Clerical Advantage.

Related posts:

Curious about Virtual Assistants?

Virtual Assistants, Unite??

Should 'New' Virtual Assistants Charge Less?

A Virtual Assistants Guide to Constructing a Web Presence Part IV- The New Networking

Can Virtual Assistants Help Teach the Masses?

The active links are available at the source site listed below.

Source: Home Office Warrior, 16 April 2009

Full post as published by Stark County Law Library Blawg on May 04, 2009 (boomark / email).