When we think of what it means to employ the services of a virtual assistant we naturally assume they can conquer our business admin, which is of course true. However there are a whole host of ways that virtual assistants can support small business owners beyond the obvious. In this article we discuss some of the ways that a good VA can change your life that you may not have considered.
E-Commerce Shop Genies
There is an absolute ton to do if you sell your products via an online store.
A VA can play a crucial role in helping you manage your e-commerce shop without needing to go to therapy.
From providing customer support through email or chat, processing orders & managing inventory levels, updating product information, prices, images and descriptions, managing technology integrations, seo optimisation of product listings for search engines, everything it takes to keep the engine running – so you can focus on strategic planning, business development, and creativity!
Project Wizardry
Pulling all of the strands of a project together, setting goals and deadlines, communication pathways, research and information gathering, submitting forms, making travel arrangements, coordinating teams, is all in a day’s work to an experienced VA. You’ll be able to focus on the bigger picture without worrying too much about the detail – but at the same time if you need to see the minutiae of the project, it will all be there waiting for you.
Financial Wingman
Besides bookkeeping there are lots of ways a small business can utilise the know-how of a VA to keep on top of all things finance related. A good VA will be able to help you create budgets and forecasts, undertake basic financial analysis, run reports, manage budgets and track expenses. A VA can set up your accounting system correctly so that you can hit the ground running, and ensure that everything is in tip top shape for your bookkeeper or accountant.
Marketing Magic
As a small business owner you are of course often required to be your own marketing department. With their understanding of sales funnels and lead magnets, newsletters, social media – plus a wealth of tips and tricks accumulated from working with a multitude of different sectors, an experienced VA can help you create and implement a solid marketing strategy. Win win!
Creative Spark Ignition
A VA can be a massive asset to a small business owner as they will be invested in you being a success! Suddenly you have someone who knows what works, someone to bounce ideas around with, someone who brings a different perspective to your passion.
Having a virtual assistant on your team can be absolutely transformative to your business and your life and be a very wise investment indeed 🙂