09/11/2021
Are you seeking the best virtual assistant tools to help you operate your business as a virtual assistant?
In this post, I'll show you how to use over 8 virtual assistant solutions in your business straight immediately.
The best part is that the majority of them are free!
Gmail and Google Drive are the first two things that come to mind. Although you're probably already aware of Google Drive if you have a Gmail account, I couldn't resist mentioning it on this list because it's seriously fantastic. Not only is it a terrific way to save and share files, but it also allows you to create and edit documents, spreadsheets, and slides, all of which can be saved to the cloud for later use.
It's an excellent alternative to Microsoft Office if you don't have it on your computer (and it's free!).
2. Trello. Trello is one of my favorite apps. When I initially started out, I used Trello for almost everything. It can be used to store SOPs (standard operating procedures), goals, and job delegation.
3. Toggle. It's a simple time tracker that I adore because it's completely free. (Who doesn't enjoy free?) Free solutions like Toggl allow you to start running your business right away without having to make any kind of upfront commitment. It's simple to organize your time by task and submit a timesheet to your clients so they can see what you've been up to. When you're first getting started, I think this tool goes great with Wave Apps.
4. Canva. It is my personal favorite graphic design tool, but you should definitely experiment with different options to discover which one you like. You can use Canva to create your own social media graphics, logos, banners, and now even websites! Canva allows you to create almost anything you can imagine. They also offer printing services, allowing you to print business cards directly from the platform. I strongly advise you to give it a try. There is a premium option, but you may get started with the free plan. If you upgrade your plan, you'll gain access to more stock photographs to use in your images, as well as the ability to save your images with a transparent background and other benefits!
5. Hellosign These next tools are all about getting your documents signed electronically. By the way, what documents would you need to sign? ... Your contract! Please, do not start working with a client unless you have a good contract in place.
6. Gmeet and/or Zoom are two options. Zoom is my go-to if I need to meet with a possible partner, client, or hold team meetings! It's a costless approach to speak with coworkers face to face. I like that you can screen share and have a conversation in the corner if you need to send links. If you upgrade to a subscription plan, you can also record your calls, which is useful if you want to transmit the audio to a transcription service and have call notes written quickly.
If you're a Google aficionado, you might want to give Google Meet a shot. Google Meet, formerly known as Google Hangouts, is a simple, free video conferencing alternative to Zoom. Screen-sharing, live captioning, and noise cancellation is just a few of the wonderful features.
7. Calendly. These tools will save you a lot of time and hassles when it comes to scheduling. These technologies make it very simple for someone to schedule a meeting with you. When booking, you can also ask them a few questions so you know how to reply to their meeting request and send them automatic emails to remind them of the meeting. These are some fantastic possibilities for scheduling discovery calls with potential clients.
8. Grammarly. It's a useful tool for almost any type of writing. This online grammar checker is ideal for those who want to double-check their content quickly. For larger papers and essays, use the online editor, the iOS or Android app for mobile writing, or the browser extension to ensure your writing is clear and error-free on any website.