How to hire a VA (Virtual Assistant)

How to Hire a Virtual Assistant (VA)?

As an entrepreneur, your goal should be to grow and automate your business with new systems and processes. You will save time and efficiently run your business.

If you never delegate tasks, you’ll find yourself doing everything. No entrepreneur aspires to be a doer only. Entrepreneurs are builders.

But where exactly do you need to begin? What is a virtual assistant? It can be intimidating to hire someone if you’ve never done so before. What do you really need to know? What are the qualities you look for in a virtual assistant? What are the best places to look for a virtual assistant?

I know you have so much on your mind. That is why we are here to assist you. Here are some pointers to help you find the ideal virtual assistant for you.

What is a virtual assistant?

A virtual assistant, by simple definition, is someone who is an employed specialist and works for their clients from a remote location. They could be from any part of the globe. They can work according to your needs and offer a broad spectrum of services at a friendly cost.

What services could a virtual assistant offer?

You, as a business owner, have so much on your to-do list that it often gets overshadowed. So, here are some of the services that a virtual assistant can provide to help you with some of your most important tasks:

Staffing and Recruiting

Administrative Tasks

Executive Assistant

Customer Service

Project Management

Reporting/Data Analysis

Call Quality Monitoring/Audit

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LinkedIn Campaign

Finance/Bookkeeping

Web Design and Development

Content Writing

Automation of IT processes

Augmented reality, 3D visualization

Marketing

And so much more…

You will no longer cringe at the amount of time you will save when hiring your rockstar virtual assistant because they are skilled in multiple areas.

What are the qualities you look for in a virtual assistant?

Setting up your own virtual assistant business may look difficult, but let me tell you, it is actually the easiest part. However, success necessitates a specific personality! Whether you want to be a virtual assistant or are interviewing applicants for your company, there are some characteristics that are a good indicator of someone who might thrive as an assistant in a remote workplace.

Here are some of the most significant elements that a top-notch virtual assistant must possess.

Committed

When you commit to being someone’s virtual assistant, you are agreeing to work quietly behind the scenes and without ego. You must ensure that you are capable of meeting the task’s needs. Only accept virtual assistant positions where you can perform well and speak the truth about what you know while keeping an open mind to learning new things.

Proactive

Being proactive in your job as an offshore virtual assistant has great benefits. This will give you greater control over the future and allow you to work more comfortably. Clients are always busy, they don’t always know when they need help. However, if the business owner invests and gives time to the virtual assistant, teaching them how the company runs and why they put up their business, the virtual assistant can become very proactive. That kind of person can be hard to find, so employers often offer incentives to keep them. Cool, right?

Reliable and Accurate

Getting virtual assistants does not come cheap. I know that mistakes are inevitable. We are not infallible. But when they apply for the job, they highlight their ability to provide reliable and accurate business support.

Again, their responsibility is to make our business and lives easier. This is why, at least when they first start out, I always recommend that VAs deliver what they know how to accomplish. Because having to double-check stuff because you’re not sure it’s accurate defeats the purpose of having a virtual assistant.

Open Communication System

If a delay is unavoidable, you must communicate it ahead of time. Your clients must be aware of what you’re working on, what you’ve completed, and when you’re going on vacation. This also includes speaking up if you’re having difficulty with a project or if you’re dealing with a personal issue that could interfere with your work.

Another aspect of communicating is asking clarifying questions when you are unsure. If something isn’t clear, speak up and ask away! An open communication system will ensure the success of the business relationship.

Always Deliver on Time

Working from home presents its own challenges. That’s why it’s a good idea to schedule tasks that require more concentration for when you’re at your most efficient or have a block of uninterrupted time. As a result, you always complete tasks on time.

Time management requires practice, patience, tweaking, and determining what works best for you.

Trustworthy/Honest

When you understand your customers’ needs, respect them, and provide relevant services, you earn their trust. VAs must be truthful, consistent, and dependable in their work.

Looking for a VA with these awesome qualities? Virtical Team, LLC can help you!

Your ideal virtual assistant is only a few clicks away!

Yes, you read that correctly! Virtical Team, LLC has a pool of talented virtual assistants who have all of the qualities we’ve discussed. Plus we have some awesome and friendly US-based Virtical Managers who oversee all the company’s functions and the day-to-day business operations alongside our rockstar VAs making sure you are on track.

As a result, we can assure you that you will have someone who can assist your business in thriving and growing.

So, if you’re looking for a rockstar VA,  contact us so we can get the ball rolling for you!