How to Hire the Right Virtual Assistant.

Somewhere on the internet you stumbled upon the term Virtual Assistant. It sounds intriguing so you do a little research and you realise that this could be a fabulous solution for your business.

You decide it’s time for you to hire a Virtual Assistant. Then you get stuck. How do you find one? What kind of VA do you need? How much is this going to cost? How do we communicate? How does this all work?

Before you even begin the process of hiring a Virtual Assistant there are a few things that need to be worked out first. What kinds of tasks do you want them to take on? Write it out with as much detail and structure as you possibly can. Are you comfortable with working with someone virtually? Can you handle not being able to see someone fact to face? If so, map out how you would feel most comfortable communicating with your Virtual Assistant. Decide how often you’ll want to touch base with them. It’s important to know this ahead of time so that you can find a Virtual Assistant that is compatible with you and your work flow. How many hours do you think you’ll need them for each .

Once you’ve worked these things out, it’s time to find your candidates. Google Virtual Assistant+ whatever niche or specialty and your location. Try to find the one nearest to you. Although you will mainly work virtually, it does help communication if once in a while you can meet face to face and chat.

Once you have found several, take a good look at their websites. Just as you would any future supplier, make sure they have a registered office, several methods of contact, testimonials and overall a good web presence.

With your shortlist in hand contact each VA and discuss your requirements. A professional VA will take the lead in this conversation and help you (if you are unsure) understand exactly how you can work together.

Good luck!

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