Why a VA is your secret weapon post-Covid

Covid-19 turned the working world upside down. For some industries, business is flourishing in the wake of a national lockdown. For others, it has meant cut-backs and restructuring. Read on to find out how a Virtual Assistant could be your secret weapon post-Covid.

Covid-19 turned the working world upside down. For some industries, business is flourishing in the wake of a national lockdown. For others, it has meant cut-backs and restructuring. More people than ever have been working remotely and regardless of how an industry was able to withstand the pandemic, business models have been forced to change.

For when you just don't feel like there are enough hours in the day, a VA offers administrative skills and selective expertise to individuals and businesses on an 'ad-hoc' basis.

One of the most attractive reasons for outsourcing to a Virtual Assistant, is the reduced operational costs. Businesses and individuals that hire a VA are not required to spend the sort of money you would need to hire a permanent PA/EA. By outsourcing to a VA you pay an hourly rate and avoid being tied into a long term contract. You also avoid paying: hiring costs, office costs, equipment, training, pension and national insurance... and you get someone with skills and expertise you wouldn't find in a typical EA/PA.

Whilst everything is changing, we all need to adapt. Social media is an essential way of keeping in contact with customers, providing them with regular updates, whilst also gaining valuable exposure and promotion. How to make this successful? Get help on social media from a digital native, who has run successful blogs and social media accounts for herself and others. Some businesses may have moved online and need help setting up. The answer? A VA who can design and write marketing communications, saving you from having to use an expensive marketing agency. Maybe inboxes are simply overflowing with queries and need responding to from someone who has managed corporate office email accounts. These are all examples of tasks you can outsource to a VA, to allow you to focus on the core of your business.

Perhaps your company has been forced to restructure and you now find yourself with an increased workload, in need of a VA to take on the administrative tasks you don't have time for. Maybe you are working from home whilst trying to manage family life and need a helping hand on an 'as-needed' basis. Or maybe business is thriving and you need another team member, but don't want to be tied into a contract.

A VA is the perfect solution to getting done today, what you would put off for tomorrow.

Virtually Assisted was born following a career in administration, sales and marketing communications. I'm a VA with a BA and have a passion for combining my love of the written word, with innovative visuals, to create striking content. Contact me today to find out how Virtually Assisted can be your secret weapon post Covid-19.