01/06/2022
When I first started as a VA not many people knew what they were. So, back then I had to describe it so I used the term a secretary that works from home.
I was asked quite frequently can you come and work in my office or home.
I tried my best not to be flippant and say that defeats the object of being a ‘virtual’ assistant.
My question was always - so why would you need me to be in your office?
Answers varied from: well that’s where I work to all my papers are here and I can’t dictate my letters if you aren’t sitting right here…
So, generally if they insisted on me having to go to their office I declined the work. But if they decided that we could meet up once so they could show me what was required of me, then I could work from home with some help from BT, Royal Mail, emails and a fax machine then all was good.
My how times have changed!
I don’t get asked to go and work in peoples offices often as people know what a virtual assistant is now..
But, what do you think a virtual assistant is and what do you think they should do for you?
I look forward to seeing your answers
Virtually yours
Debbie💜