A Virtual Assistant works in many ways. You can rent them on an hourly basis, project basis, and on retainer. Retainer fees are usually lower than straight hourly fees, depending on how much time you pay them on retainer.
Have a good idea of what they want to do and a time budget for your work. If you do not know, describe the project and ask them how much they anticipate it will take time.
They will most likely have a welcome package and an agreement for you to sign before you start making them. It would review any agreement. If there is something you do not agree with, ask about it. If there's something missing that you want on the way to work together, tell them. For example, I ask my team members to sign a non-disclosure agreement. And I want them to itemize the time they spend in a way that I can analyze my business from the perspective of operations.
Off to a Great Start: Working With Your New Team?
Working with Virtual Team members are the same as working with a local man. It is critical that you communicate clearly. Make sure your first conversation and the project is off to a great start:
1. Ensures a smooth transition, and reduce the time you spend on it yourself. Framework for yourself exactly what your project involves: the purpose, audience, desired outcomes, and exactly what you are looking for them to provide.
2. Set up a weekly coordination call. Always have a purpose. Give them specifics about the job they want to do - goals, timelines, time estimates. Tell them what is planned and coming up next week. No surprises. They can often meet tight deadlines if they can plan ahead.
3. Tell your team members what to expect working on it. For example, you want to close the communication and no surprises. If they have questions, inform you before they head into something.
4. Manage them as you would a local person. Let them know what they are doing well, what could be improved. Always ask them for their input into the way work is done. Ask them if they see a way to simplify or streamline processes.
5. Pay them immediately.
6. Know their work schedule. What day / time they have to do your job? Plan accordingly. Arrange a day for them to do your job. Take things to them quickly.
7. Let them know their value to you, at work and your business. Praise them for good work. Refer to other people with them.
Hiring a Virtual assistant gives you time and helps you build your business so you do not have to work all the time. Decide what job you really want to do, and outsource the rest to a Virtual Assistant. You have all the benefits of an assistant on a flexible basis to suit your business and your budget. I could not do without a Virtual Team.
Andy Sharma, a staff of GetVirtualServices. GetVirtualServices provides the best Virtual Assistant Services for Personal and Small Business. To learn more, call (786) 375-8757 or go to http://www.getvirtualservices.com
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