WHAT DOES A VIRTUAL ASSISTANT DO?
So you’ve been seeing a lot of chatter about Virtual Assistant online but wondering “What does a Virtual Assistant do”?! Here is a great rundown of not only the who and what, but also specific services you can offer to clients!
what is a virtual assistant?
A Virtual Assistant is someone who is usually self-employed & provides administrative, technical and/or creative design assistance to clients remotely! You assist your clients (aka business owners) who are seeking to outsource smaller tasks they don’t have the time, energy or knowledge to get done on their own anymore! This helps business owners scale up as they can focus on bigger picture tasks!
The best part about being a virtual assistant is that this is a completely location independent job. You can work online with people all over the country or world! This is a great option for stay at home moms and aspiring digital nomads alike.
what does a virtual assistant do?
The role of Virtual Assistant is not one size fits all. There are so many avenues you can take and choose to focus on. Here is a list of offerings many VA’s list in their services:
• social media management
• content creation
• customer service
• website management
• blog management
• email marketing/management
• podcast/video editing
• scheduling posts across social media platforms
• making phone calls for clients
• booking travel arrangements
• answering emails
• copywriting
• graphic design
• pinterest management
• bookkeeper
• + more
If you find some of these tasks more enjoyable than others, hone in. Some people are strictly pinterest managers or bookkeepers while others (like me!) become social media managers which encompasses content creation, scheduling, copywriting and graphic design! Choose what works for you!
final thoughts…
Evident from the list above, the range of services a VA can offer is vast. This role has also become more sought after since the pandemic and what the business world has dubbed “The Great Resignation”. Think about it, you can go freelance and charge what you deserve. Businesses can then hire you freelance for x hours a month. It saves them having to hire a full time employee! Basically its saving them money and making YOU more money! Win win!