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Erika Martlew, Virtual Assistant |
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Internet Marketing and Administrative Services |
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MISSION STATEMENT Providing virtual assistance to clients by maintaining a professional standard of excellence, demonstrating commitment to quality, on-time products, preserving confidentiality and trust by guarding a client's interests for their business success |
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Benefits of Hiring a Virtual Assistant
The Virtual Assistant industry is fast becoming the answer to outsourcing support needs for small business owners. More and more businesses, entrepreneurs and professionals are utilizing the services of Virtual Assistants.
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Freeing up time to spend on management responsibilities. |
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Only paying for the time and services contracted. No down time paying an employee in-between assignments. |
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Access to professional services "on an as-needed basis". |
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No need to spend valuable time and money going through resume screening, hiring and training processes. |
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No overhead costs by having to provide: |
- space in your office to house an employee
- office equipment
- employee wage deductions, benefits or vacations
Virtual Assistant Industry - Overview
Virtual Assistants are independent business owners, who can be geographically located anywhere in the world. VA's communicate with clients daily or weekly by remote access by phone, fax, e-mail or file transfer. A Virtual Assistant works with several clients in a partnership-type arrangement. They develop a close relationship with their clients and become a trusted associate, handling virtually all areas of the client's administrative needs. They can become advisors, evaluating ideas and giving opinions.
Virtual Assistants are self-starters, possess leadership qualities and demonstrate good judgment and common sense. They have great computer and office skills, maintain the latest software and continually upgrade their skills to keep pace with changing trends.
If a Virtual Assistant is unable to provide a service themselves, they become a resource and locate someone who can fulfill the project. This is called strategic partnering in the Virtual Assistant industry.