hiring a virtual assistant

Copyright 2016 (c) Joanne Manville Virtual Assistance

Providing small businesses with flexible, affordable, quality

business support when they need it most

What is a Virtual Assistant?



Self employed business professional, often with a background as a Personal Assistant or similar;

Works with a number of businesses providing administration support, social media, document formatting, calling clients etc.

Works with business owners to take care of things which take them away from growing and developing their business

Why use a Virtual Assistant?



We can turn chaos into order;You use a Virtual Assistant only when you need

help, rather than employing someone and having associated costs of sick pay, NI, holiday leave etc.

Allows you access to experts in their field, to get the best out from your business

Who can use a Virtual Assistant?



Anyone!It doesn’t matter where you are based as we

speak to and contact each other over the phone, internet or social media;

I work with clients who live in the same city as me, same county or another country – it really doesn’t matter where you are!

I know I need help but don’t know where to start



Lists are always a good starting point;Write down your to-do list and get it out of your

head!Split the list into three areas, what you enjoy

doing, what you don’t have the skills to do and what you simply hate doing!

Delegate away!

Tasks


They can be big or small

“I had my VA set up an auto-reply on my email. I could do it myself - I'd just

rather not, as have other stuff to get on with”

How do I use a Virtual Assistant?


Identify the tasks Be clear about the deadline

Know your budget Send me the details


• Decide on the tasks you need doing;• Decide what budget you have, as you may want

support on an ongoing basis or may want me to clear as much as I can in a set number of hours;

• Determine any deadlines for getting the work done;

• Send it over!

How will you get to know me and my business?



One hour free initial consultationSharing of any industry related materialsSharing of your website, social media and any

publications you have writtenSharing of any key terminology or acronymsStart working together and I’ll learn!

How do I know I can trust you?


• Check out my testimonials on my website and social media sites (e.g. LinkedIn);

• Talk to people who I’ve worked for;

• I have professional indemnity insurance, public liability, am registered with the Information Commissioners Office (Data Protection) and am DBS (CRB) checked

Testimonial (1)


“A highly competent professional, committed to delivering high quality in everything she does.

personable, great interpersonal skills, high levels of emotional intelligence - someone you can trust!”

Ken Wenman, Chief Executive, South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Testimonial (2)


“Thank you, thank you, THANK YOOUUU!Joanne, you are fab and I am so grateful to you! A huge weight has been lifted from my shoulders as

a small business owner, whose forte is in sourcing vintage treasure, not spreadsheets!”

Katy, What Kay Did

Don’t think you could work with someone virtually?


You already are!

If you phone, email or contact people by social media or Skype etc, you are

already communicating virtually, this is no different!

Scared to let go of the reins?


SCARED TO LET GO OF

THE REINS?


A lot of my clients have grown their businesses from scratch and find it hard to hand over the work to someone else;

You don’t have to go all-in, just start with small tasks and build up, I’m confident you will be pleasantly surprised how quickly you learn to enjoy delegating!

If you want to grow your business, start working more sensible hours or get back your work/life balance, then a Virtual Assistant could be the answer;

If you don’t get help, then nothing is going to change!

Services


Get in touch with what you need doing and I will let you know if I can help.

Suggestions of things I can help with and have helped other clients with are on my website

www.joannemanville.co.uk

Why should you choose me?


10 years as an Executive Assistant/Senior PA;

Worked for CEOs, MDs and Boards;

See my testimonials

Contact me


Email: joanne:@joannemanville.co.ukCall: 07814 218242Website www.joannemanville.co.ukTwitter @joannemanvilleFacebook: Joanne Manville Virtual Assistance

http://www.joannemanville.co.uk/

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