In the ever changing economy, more and more companies are downsizing, finding ways to save money or get more bang for the buck. They are sending employees home to work, to become part of the SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) entrepreneurs in an effort to save time and money by saving the commute and costs to run regional offices. What companies don’t realize, and I recently was able to experience this first hand, is the stress placed on employees who finds themselves alone, at home, unsupported. There’s no one to talk to; feelings of isolation and loneliness often overwhelm them to the point they cannot focus on their job. They have to pick up menial tasks, do everything themselves from taking the mail to ordering office supplies. They may even feel demeaned and abandoned.
However, there is a solution to this problem.
Referred to as Virtual Assistants, VA’s, Cybertaries, etc. offering businesspersons a solution to their dilemma, sometimes with just a click of a button. You can call, e-mail, IM – the Virtual Assistant is a lifesaver! No payroll, no taxes, little paperwork. An entrepreneur as well, I am available only when you need me!
What Is A Virtual Assistant?
Should you try to define Virtual Assistant via the common dictionary, you would find the following to be true: Synonyms for Virtual include:
- Practical
- Effective
- Fundamental
- Essential
- Implicit
Similarly, one could define Assistant as:
- Helper
- Supporter
- Aid
- Associate
. . . and even Chief. So what can we surmise when we put the two together? Easy, let’s do just that. If we were to define a Virtual Assistant, we could imply this would equal a Practical Helper, an Effective Supporter, an Essential Aid, and an Implicit Associate. That, my friends, describes me!
Call 803-713-8973 now and see how I can assist you in making your business run more smoothly!
