Few Things You Need To Learn About Virtual Assistants

Jun 05, 2019

If you’re considering about hiring virtual assistants, basic knowledge about them could give you advantageous options. Here are a few things you need to learn about virtual assistant.

 

  1. Specialized VAs and general VAs

Virtual assistants can have specific fields of expertise but there are also some who can do general things for you. General VAs can do various tasks such as email management, social media management, lead generation, admin support and so much more. Some general VAs can also do tasks that would require specialized skills such as web development, graphic design, SEO and so much more. Same goes to specialized VAs. Those who often take on graphic design, IT support, SEO, etc., can also perform general VA work. However it’s still recommended to hire VAs who are really qualified with the job description instead of just having one doing all different tasks.

 

  1. Freelance VAs and company employed VAs

There are VAs who perefer to freelance and there are others who prefer to work for an agency. The advantage of having freelancers is the possibility of having them on call. Your contracted freelancer VA can be available anytime you need them. Whereas, VA companies may have office hours. The advantage, however, is not having to worry about looking for the perfect VA for the job. The company can screen out their employees and give you their most qualified assistant, plus you can have immediate replacement in case you’re not comfortable with the one assigned to you.

 

  1. Hourly rate and per project rate

VAs who charge hourly are those who do long term contracts such as email management, social media management, SEO, etc., Those who charge per project are often those who do one time projects. One example is graphic design. However, there are also Freelancers and companies who charge monthly. The benefit of having a monthly subscription is its one month unlimited services. Monthly subscriptions often costs around $800.

 

  1. Sites to hire virtual assistants

It is important to look for the right places to look for VAs here are several websites you can check before you hire one.

Now that you’ve read these basic things about VAs, I hope it can help you come up to the best decisions. Good luck!

Ready to elevate your efficiency and reclaim your time?

Experience unparalleled growth and delegate with confidence by partnering with Smart Virtual Staff's top-tier Virtual Implementation Team! 🌐 Let us handle the details while you focus on your business's big picture.

TALK TO US!