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Erica Bell posted a blog postVirtual Assistance: Article 3: VAs-The Cost-Effective Employment Solution By Sally Bell
So what does a virtual assistant cost? Probably much less than you think, unless you really do need help full-time. Rates vary widely depending on the task, experience and where the VA lives. A VA living in Manhattan, Kan., will likely charge less than someone living in Manhattan, New York, for instance. But virtual assistants will certainly charge more per hour than you’d pay a regular admin, typically at least $35 an hour. That’s still a tremendous saving for on-call work, especially…See More
Erica Bell posted a blog postVirtual Assistance: Article 2-Free to Grow Your Business by Sally Bell
Hate billing? Can’t stand balancing the books every month? Never quite get around to writing that brochure? There’s a virtual assistant (VA) who can take it off your hands. “A great VA will handle everything that doesn’t need your personal attention,” says Stacy Brice, president of AssistU, which trains and certifies virtual assistants.Doing the routine things you hate or tasks that take time from your primary work, in fact, is exactly the job description of VAs. “Liz asked me to list things I…See More
Erica Bell posted a blog postVirtual Assistance for Small Businesses
In an article by Sally Bell of entrepreneurialconnection.com, she wrote the following:Your business is growing, and that’s great. You’d like to hire an administrative assistant to handle paperwork, letter writing, invoicing and other routine chores. But wait! Hiring an administrative assistant means wages, payroll taxes, benefits, additional office equipment and software, furniture and maybe even extra space. And that’s more than you can afford.What’s the solution? Hire a “virtual…See More
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- Erica Bell, is the consummate professional, bringing 25 years of experience, expertise, and a proven track record in building and managing operational infrastructures and providing advanced administrative support.
As The Virtual Office Whisperer, the Erica Bell, Inc. (EBI) brand prides itself on providing confidential, expedient, and efficient services to all of their clients. From media outlets and media personalities, faith-based ministries, non-profit organizations and clients that span the information technological highways and pathways.
Through virtual assistance, EBI provides services that are seamless and uninterrupted as if on the premises. A boutique firm based in Chicago that has touched the four corners of the world from Europe to Central America, Erica Bell, Inc. offers peace of mind just in time...every time!
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Got a VA Problem? by Sally Bell
Got a VA Problem?
Serious conflicts are rare with virtual assistants because they are trained to rigorous ethical standards and are accustomed to working with clients they never see.
But conflict can happen, of course. Make sure a procedure to deal with it is specified up front in your contract, because credentialing organizations have no fiduciary responsibility for the VAs they certify.
“We have an ethics pledge…
Posted on October 15, 2011 at 11:05am
Contracting With a VA by Sally Bell
Contracting With a VA
Once you’ve selected the right VA, it’s contract time. VAs normally work with either a formal contract or a detailed letter of agreement that you both sign.
She may first ask you to sign a short-term contract covering just the initial project.
“I always do a small contract with someone before I offer a long-time contract. I, as a VA, want to make sure that the relationship is a good one before I…
Posted on October 15, 2011 at 11:04am
Hiring the Right VA by Sally Bell
Choosing the right virtual assistant is as important as hiring the right employee. And the processes have much in common.
Since you can’t meet the candidates, keep your ears particularly cocked to the subtleties.
“Pay attention to what’s said and unsaid,” advises Stacy Brice, president of AssistU, which trains and certifies virtual assistants. “You’ll be entrusting your business to someone you haven’t met, and you want that person to be trustworthy…
Posted on October 15, 2011 at 11:01am
Virtual Assistance: Article 4: Partnering For Business Growth by Sally Bell
Virtual assistants sound great—and they are for most entrepreneurs. But VAs aren’t right for every situation.
For one thing, working with a free agent requires changing your mindset.
VAs are independent business people. Like you, they make their own schedules and have other clients, so you must build in enough time for work completion.
You must be comfortable delegating responsibilities, confident they will be taken…
Posted on October 15, 2011 at 11:00am
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