Just Delegate It! Examples of how a VA service may work: A client needs to purchase some office equipment or furniture and emails the VA with a listing of needs. The VA will contact several vendors, receive pricing and style information, and then email the client with the options available.
A client writes a letter and faxes it to the VA to be typed. The VA types and prints the letter on the client's letterhead and mails the letter. Or, the client needs a handbook typed. The client mails the documents to the VA who prepares and does layout, perhaps using Microsoft Publisher, for the handbook and saves it to a cd or efile. The VA mails the cd back or send the data electronically to the client for printing at the client's local print shop.
A client may request a sales price sheet, a schedule, a product list, or even a certificate. Any of these requests could be completed using desktop publishing and sent via email attachment to the client. Clipart, other graphics or photos or color inks can be added to the item requested to produce a professional looking piece.
A client needs some assistance in handling the volume of email received. A VA could download all the emails, screen out any spam, take care of nonessential emails and forward items of importance to the client.
A VA's services are only limited by lack of imagination. After reading this short list, I'll bet you have a few ideas of how you can personally benefit from a VA's assistance. |