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If you have made the decision to hire a virtual assistant, there are a number of factors to take into consideration during your selection process. An assistant is easy to find, as VA’s can work from anywhere. Finding the right one for YOU is another matter.
One of the first things you’ll want to, and probably should, consider is your budget. Rates vary widely, and the low end of the rate scale might not be what you want. Low can be good, but you really need to consider what it is you need. This brings me to my next point- your “To Delegate” list.
Make a list of all the tasks that you would like to delegate. Once you have this, you will get a better idea of what sort of price range you are looking at to get everything you want. If one VA can provide administrative tasks, bookkeeping services and web design, you will be paying more, but also be getting everything done in one place. If another only provides administrative tasks (not necessarily a bad thing), you will be paying less, but might need to find an additional VA to take care of things such as web design and maintenance.
After all of that, is there anything else left to consider? Personality is important, both yours and theirs. You’ll probably want someone with similar working styles as yours. As well, someone that is professional, as he/she will be representative of your business, and someone that is organized. If they can’t find your file when you call, or meet deadlines that you have set, this won’t look good for you or your company.
Finding the right virtual assistant for your business might take some time, and you might end up trying a few before you get the right match for you. Keep in mind that it’s sort of like dating. You are looking for certain qualities in the other person, and although one VA may be great, he/she just might not fit in with you or your company. Don’t give up though. Finding the right person will add value to your company, lighten your workload and give you some extra time that you wouldn’t have otherwise.
Loralea Prentis is a copywriter currently residing in Ottawa, Canada with her husband and two children. She is educated in advertising, marketing, public relations and in the health care field. Visit her newest website creation at http://www.fresh-fruit-daily.com