Virtual Assistant - A system to make me rich?

[bwconsulting]

Can anyone recommend a good "system" that is set up in such a way that I can just hand a set of instructions (already prewritten) to any competent (can read and comprehend english) Virtual Assistant, and have them make me some money? Where I would merely need to monitor weekly set of reports, and "correct" the VA or get a new one if necessary.

I am really lazy, but I do have some money. So, I was thinking that if I paid a virtual assistant 4 or 5 bucks an hour, they would be happy because they are making a consistent paycheck, and then I would expect to make at least double return on investment, so at $5 a hour, 40 hours a week, that is $800 a month. I would want a return of at least $1600 a month.

The tasks could be anything from SEO, sending emails, even telemarketing.

I want that return to come fairly quickly, like within a month or two.

Anyone got a recommendation for a system like this?

Preferably it would be a WSO here at the WF, but I am open to just about anything.

Or perhaps I am dreaming, looking for a panacea. Its okay, you can tell me that, too.

[TLTheLiberator]

Do a search on outsourcing and you should find plenty of info.

TL

[threatlevelorange]

outsourcing is very helpful.

[ccmusicman]

I don't think you are dreaming.

But I do think you are not thinking realistically. Having an employee require management. And I have ALWAYS found that YOU - the business owner - will do 10 times better work than they will.

Even if they are a hard worker and very competent.

Thus, you need constant managing and training.

Also, it helps to be good enough yourself at this.

Your employee, even if you give them specific instructions, has no vested interest in the business other than the constant paycheck. Thus, they can make bad decisions.

You may say "take this and go make it work" and they may TRY to make it work, but go about it all wrong.

That is why you need a firm grasp of how to do this yourself, so you can constantly look over their shoulder, training them well.

Rob

[TLTheLiberator]

You can pay for someone to write the articles for you and then pay to have the articles distributed far and wide using content distribution services such as article marketer and others.

After you've set up your landing pages all you're really doing is submitting your content to the content distribution networks and monitoring the results at your landing pages etc.

TL

[bwconsulting]

Thanks for the input, so far.

ccmusicman, I thought the idea of being a business owner was to do less work. I think if you have the right systems in place, and are explicit in your instructions, you can expect specific results. Granted, I need to make the functions basic enough so that they can be measured. That is what I am looking for.

TLTheLiberator, I found this WSO, is this the kind thing you are talking about? I am considering purchasing it.
http://www.warriorforum.com/warrior-...imization.html

I am even going so far as thinking that once I get some cash flow going, I can empower my VA to hire other VA's, to manage them. Then, hire a researcher VA to find other money earning systems that can be implemented easily with VA's.

This could be the business world's version of the perpetual machine. Basically, once I "prime the pump" it keeps it self going.

[debra]

If your looking for a system to manage them(va), take a look at SugarSalesCRM. I think it's still called that.

If your looking for a load of already managed VA's...get ahold of Dr. John Neyman Jr. He has about 60+ staff of VA's and quite frequently hires them out at more than reasonable rates.

[ccmusicman]

The idea IS to do less work, yes.

It's just that you still MUST do some work to start with. If you have the money and the know how, go for it.

The real key is in the hiring process. Don't be afraid to fire people if don't see results. Measure metrics to make sure you're making money.

That has been my biggest problem, finding quality workers...so if you get that part down, it's easy.

Rob

[ramone_johnny]

This is a very smart business decision. Outsourcing is vital to really leverage your earnings and accelerate your progress.

I would encourage you to check out craigslist for phillipino workers. Theres some great ones there who work at $3-5 an hour. Im sure they can do most of what you require.

Be sure to hire properly though

[LNSTRM]

Hiring a VA is a smart decision, however, if you do not already have systems in place, managing a VA can be just as much work as if you were doing it yourself.

[vicone]

Have a look at the videos sold by Russell Brunson at

Internet Marketing Strategies - Start an Online Business | DotComSecrets

He has set up his organization using training videos which show assistants exactly what has to be done. Every time he changes an assistant he simply gives the replacement a copy of the training video to see what is required of them.

You can, of course, produce your own video once you've tested the procedures first hand. With a step by step video, you can quickly train assistants.

By automating as much as possible and delegating labor intensive elements of your business model that will give you more "free" time that you can use to scale up and expand.

Ivan

[vagabondette]

For the pay rate you're talking about it is very unlikely that you're going to get someone with the initiative that you're wanting. At that rate they're doing grunt work while you're doing the heavy lifting. If you want someone who will do the heavy lifting you need to pay more.

[mrmatt]

I have not joined, but seriously considering it.Check out Replace Myself | HomePage (not an affiliate link)

[War_Guy]

I have a VA that has access to and is trained on MANY IM products, such as SE Nuke, Fire Pow (AUTO WP installer), Keyword research tools, and others. If you would like to try working with him (Dave) it benefit both of us and give you a great place to make a "soft start".

LMK

[corporation]

It's quite easy to find someone that "tell" you that he's doing exactly what you're asking for: more difficult to find someone that "do" exatly what you need..
This is my experience: you have only to be careful when you select who will work with you.
Hope this help
Ciao
Enrico

[mike.1437]

Ya hiring a virtual assistant is a wise business decision as VA's are professionally expert in accomplishing the tasks given by you. you can spend your time in doing some more important task than concentrating on all tasks.
if you want any help regarding this then let me know.
all the best.

[kathleen12345]

outsourcing your some tasks to virtual assistants is a smart decision. if you get good services from good virtual assistants then it will help in success of your business. taskescape is a company that will help you to complete their tasks on time so that you can concentrate on other tasks.

[Tom Brite]

If you need a VA or full time writer then contact me!

I will be able to help a you out and hook you up with some good people.

Let me know and no im not going to send you some god damn affiliate link but will refer you to a friend who manages all my full time workers.

Tom Brite