Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is this really practical?

A. In many cases it is very practical. Virtual assistants are highly skilled and can be utilized from traditional office support to highly specialized areas. Since the relationship is long-term, the support can go beyond traditional administrative support.


Q. Don’t small business owners do their own administrative work?

A. They usually do, but sooner or later, they find it’s impossible to generate revenue when they’re tied up with the busy work.


Q. Why not hire a temp or an on-site assistant?

A. Temp agencies generally won’t send a temp to a home-based business. If you were to hire an assistant, you have to provide space and equipment; payroll and benefits. You pay on-site help for down-time. A virtual assistant’s time is 100% productive.


Q. How do we communicate?

A. There are several ways to communicate with your virtual assistant; telephone, fax, email, instant message. There are resources that available allow both client and virtual assistant to share information via an on-line platform. This could include a calendar, notes, files, databases, etc.


Q. How do you get paid?

A. I accept Visa and MasterCard credit or debit cards. Personal checks are accepted from long term clients.


Q. OK, I’m ready! What next?

A. Contact me for a free consultation. I will call you. That gives us both an idea of what the other is about and whether we can work together. Before our call, you will want to list the things that you may be considering turning over to a virtual assistant.