Contents:
Definition of a Virtual Assistant
What A Virtual Assistant Does
Why It's Important to Define What Exactly Is a Virtual Assistant
Hiring a Virtual Assistant
It’s hardly surprising that people often get confused by the term virtual assistant, especially in the age of artificial intelligence, as we now seem to associate the term virtual assistants with those little chatbots that pop up when you need help at the bank or with your energy company!
But that is NOT the type of virtual assistant we are talking about here.
So let’s take a closer look at how to define a virtual assistant in 2024.
The Definition of a Virtual Assistant in 2024
According to the Collins English dictionary, one definition of the term virtual is:
"stored, operated, or conducted using computers or the internet"
This definition is kinda true since virtual assistants use computers and the internet to carry out their work.
That definition pretty much hits the nail on the head, doesn't it?!
A virtual assistant therefore can be described as someone who helps others to do a job using computers or the internet.
How To Define What a Virtual Assistant Does?
Another reason why people struggle with how to define a virtual assistant is because they are capable of doing a multitude of tasks.
The beauty of a virtual assistant is that you can find someone who will specialise in exactly what you need as a business owner, ranging from email and calendar management to bookkeeping, to social media management and much much more.
Many virtual assistants offer a variety of services that a busy business owner can choose from, just like their favourite pick-and-mix sweetie combo!
Take me for example, I offer a range of services such as email and calendar management, content creation and repurposing, newsletter creation, blog writing and podcast management.
Phew! Sounds like a lot right?
Well, the manifesting generator in me loves variety! (IYKYK) I offer services that I enjoy creating, a win-win for me and my clients, plus, my services are all variations of a similar theme: ways of communicating with your ideal client or customer.
Anyone who lands on my website can come to me with their business needs and I am able to easily put together a package that will suit those specific needs.
The overwhelmed business owner won’t have any more unwanted stresses when they find a virtual assistant that can offer all the services they need in one neat tidy bundle.
Equally, if someone just needs a few hours a week of email management, then hey, I can do that too!
Are you now starting to get a better idea of how to define a virtual assistant?
Why Knowing How to Define a Virtual Assistant in 2024 Should Be Important to You?
Now that you have a much better idea about what a virtual assistant is, it’s probably the right time to talk about why it should matter to you.
I’m hoping you’ve stumbled across my blog because you wanted to know about virtual assistants, and how a VA can help you.
If you’re here by mistake, then let me say, thanks for sticking around!
So, if you are a business owner who just wants to get on with running the parts of your business that light you up (I mean, that’s why you started your business in the first place, isn’t it?)
Then knowing what a virtual assistant can do for you is VERY important.
Tell me if this sounds familiar:
“You need to be present on social media, if not, you’re way behind the times”
“You need to create a newsletter, if not, you’re missing out on so many potential sales leads”
“Why don’t you have a blog? That’s the best way to get more people visiting your website”
“Podcasts are where it’s at in 2024! You need to jump on it, like, yesterday!”
I bet you’re feeling overwhelmed just reading those comments.
This is where a virtual assistant comes in, remember, not all heroes wear capes.
I just mentioned that virtual assistants usually offer a variety of services that allow you to pick and choose the ones most suited to your needs.
Well, you can pretty much pick and choose how many hours you need as well. Winner!
The beauty of hiring a virtual assistant (a shameless plug to my other blog post here about that topic) is that they don’t need to be a full-time employee.
You may think hiring someone to help you with your business entails a whole host of hoops you need to jump through, well I’m here to tell you that is not the case. Thank God right?!
Virtual Assistants are running their own business, exactly like you.
They take care of their own taxes, invoices, accounts etc so you don’t have any of that.
All you need to do is find someone who provides the services you need, decide whether you click with them and voila, you’ve got yourself a VA!
If that sounds right up your street, then I encourage you to scoot over to my packages page to see how I can best assist you with your business needs.
Will You Hire a Virtual Assistant?
Let’s recap.
I started by asking how to define a virtual assistant in 2024, and I think I answered that question.
The next big question to ask yourself is, will I hire a virtual assistant?
I want to remind you of the definition of a virtual assistant:
Someone who helps others to do a job, using computers and the internet.
It’s pretty much that simple. We love to overcomplicate things at times, but if you need someone to help you do a job then a virtual assistant might be the answer you've been looking for.
If you’ve got more questions, then I’d love you to get in touch.
My inbox is always open, and I’m more than happy to talk about this topic.
You can find me in all of the usual places (IG, FB, LinkedIn) and of course here on my website.
If you would prefer to book a call with me then click this link.
Thanks for reading everyone!
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