A virtual assistant refers to an individual who does not work in a traditional office environment. Instead, you outsource multifarious activities to an individual located in another area. You communicate with them via various internet tools such as Skype etc. They are great at executing several tasks and can contribute to your business positively.
So, do you need a Virtual Assistant? The answer is yes. Even if you are a nascent business, hiring a virtual assistant can increase your productivity. The VA can assist you by taking over mundane activities so that you can increase creativity.
SEO and Digital Marketing
In today’s time and age, having a website is mandatory for every business. You have the product. You need to sell it. How? You need to attract eyes and gain recognition to start selling and earning profits. A VA can be invaluable to you when it comes to SEO. They can boost web traffic, and sale profits by using the right digital marketing and SEO tools. A VA can develop a new strategy, or update an existing one, carry out keyword search and even analyze your website’s blogs. Furthermore, your VA can monitor Google Analytics’ weekly and monthly reports to observe the website traffic.
Can Help In Web Development
Since the advent of the internet, web development has become an art. It is continuously evolving. Websites went from being simple to the point to having an eccentric UI that set the tone and overall image of your brand. You can hire an in-house web developer for extra cost. Or you can hire a Virtual Assistant with web developing skills. The VA can create a website that takes mere seconds to load, is easy to use, provides the required information on the page. He should also create a site that is easy to navigate and is SEO-friendly.
Managing miscellaneous activities
There is only so much that a VA can do. A VA can help you manage your everyday activities as well. They can assist you in managing your schedule. They can do activities such as setting up meetings, reminders, organize daily calendar, and even make and receive calls. If you are comfortable enough with your VA, they can also manage your emails.
Report Writing
A VA can write down details of a meeting and create a detailed report. They can transcribe voicemail, podcasts and meeting recordings. Furthermore, they can carry out researches for important facts such as market analysis, surveys etc. But it is not limited to writing detailed reports. A VA can proof read office materials. They can produce graphs, prepare power point presentations for important meetings, merge and split any PDF files to minimize your reading time. They can also launch and maintain cloud computing accounts such as OneDrive.
Performing Generic Errands
A VA can also assist you in carrying out generic activities. It can range from making online purchases for stationery, to arranging office parties and hiring various services. They can even hold interviews with various applicants, and even train on-site employees. They can understand and communicate with freelancers or other virtual staff member to get the best of their abilities. Basically, a VA can perform everyday activities that are a must but do not require much of your time. These could include looking after social media accounts, carrying out social media audits, assessing the competition etc.
