Outsourcing- Is it the Answer

Outsourcing- Is it the Answer? Vital Office Solutions explores the whys, whats and hows of outsourcing to a virtual assistant. Many small businesses and professionals feel they have to “do it all” and are hesitant to share overseeing all aspects of the business. Outsourcing to a virtual assistant provides a way to get all of those mundane tasks completed without added cost of office space and equipment. Why Outsource? - There just aren’t enough hours in the day. Personal and Business obligations have to take a back seat on a regular basis just so paperwork can be caught up. You’ve acquired new clients and you need to focus on building those relationships. New software is needed, or has been purchased, yet you don’t how to use it and there is no time for formal training. Besides, it’s only needed 1 or 2 times so what’s the point? - What to Outsource? - Word Processing- client letters, press releases, email, media materials. - Desktop Publishing- business cards, letterhead, brochures/postcards for mailing campaigns. - Scheduling- business and personal calendar management. - Financial- invoicing, collections, bill payment. - Website Maintenance- proofing/adding copy, research How to Outsource? First find someone that you “click” with - Hourly- when you’re not sure how many hours are needed - Retainer- you have a good idea how many hours are needed, usually involves a discounted price for paying ahead. - Per project- for those special or odd things that come up Outsourcing to a virtual assistant is a “win-win” for all. You receive quality work by a professional which in turn provides you more time to focus on clients or personal endeavors. Meanwhile, the virtual assistant receives satisfaction for a job well done and the possibility of more work later. About the Author: Christina Nelson is a Virtual Assistant and Owner of Vital Office Solutions, a virtual assistance business providing administrative support services to small businesses and professionals. Christina has over 10 years of administrative experience in the construction, retail, food and insurance industries. For more information, please visit http://vitalofficesolutions.com or email Christina @ vitalofficesolutions.com