I’m glad you asked! The number one question I get asked by my family, friends, and inquiries is this: What is a virtual assistant? And most importantly, what does a virtual assistant do? Virtual assistants have actually been around for quite a while but have gained an uptick in popularity due to more businesses becoming fully remote in the last couple of years.

What is a Virtual Assistant?

A virtual assistant is a self-employed worker, usually remote, who offers various services to clients. This can also include social media managers, email marking specialists, bloggers, online business managers, podcast editors, etc. The possibilities are virtually limitless! A virtual assistant most likely will have a specialty, something they are really awesome at – for some that might be more administrative or for others, social media and marketing may be their jam.

Virtual assistants can let you focus on what matters most—your business

Time is an important resource when running a business, and sometimes the menial, everyday tasks can become a barrier to focusing on new opportunities and areas for growth. Having a virtual assistant handle your administrative work will ease your workload significantly, providing more time for you and your team to focus on high-impact projects. Because virtual assistants are independent contractors rather than employees, clients are not responsible for any employee-related taxes, paid time off, sick days, health insurance or benefits, except in the context that those indirect expenses are included in the VA's fees. As a contractor, virtual assistants provide their own insurance, days off, and benefits.

Clients also avoid the logistical problem of providing extra office space, equipment or supplies. Clients pay for 100% productive work, and can work with virtual assistants, individually, or in multi-VA firms to meet their exact needs. Virtual assistants are a cost-effective staffing solution for companies of all sizes.

What is the cost?

Years of experience of the virtual assistant or if they provide a specialized niche (think Pinterest manager!) will vary the price.

Most virtual assistants have an hourly rate, as well as packages. Some will have hourly packages or retainers, meaning they can be hired for 10 hours a month, or maybe 10 hours a week. Most virtual assistants will have a minimum requirement of x hours per month – usually 10. This is to ensure that they are learning the company and can offer the best service.

Virtual Assistant Services I Offer

I specialize in executive administrative assistance, social media management, content creation, and email marketing automations. I assist entrepreneurs and small business owners with online business solutions and social media marketing, freeing their time to focus more on growing their business to its maximum potential!

Services I offer:

Email Solutions

Inbox Management
Email Marketing Campaigns
Email Automations

Customer Support

Customer Retention
Client Solutions
Customer Service

Online Business Management

Schedule & Calendar Management
Project Management
CRM Management
Preparing Reports

Social Media Management

Content Creation Copywriting
Social Media Scheduling and Calendar Management
Community Engagement
Content Repurposing

What is a Virtual Assistant?