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How to use a Virtual Assistant to get things done?

by highlander11
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Greetings,

Lately I have been having trouble getting things done. From small tasks, like sending out emails to larger task like registering a business.

On previous posts people have recommend using a Virtual Assistant to get things down.

I was wondering how would I specifically use a VA?

The troubleshooting I see is explaining the task would take longer than doing it personally myself, like sending an email.

What are some ways you use a VA? or suggestions. Thanks
#assistant #things #virtual
  • Profile picture of the author vk3
    Yo man,

    Before getting a VA, I'd strongly recommend taking a look at what's making you procrastinate so dang much... for me, usually, it doesn't even have to do with a specific task... most often, it's built up "mind momentum/feelings" about something else that's stuck with me, which continues to bother me.

    Once I can acknowledge it, take action, or simply let it go, I'm usually good to get rocking.

    Other than that, I'd agree with you... there isn't anyway to "give your brain" to someone - ultimately, I've used VAs for repetitive tasks that you can train them to do monthly (pulling rankings, content and article creation, compiling client deliverables, etc) - however, yes, you still need to train them upfront.
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  • Profile picture of the author John Jonas Phil VA
    Training does take time but once you're able to train your VA and get them to do the tasks that need to be done, it will definitely free up your time. And training doesn't have to take that much time or effort. Sites like replacemyself.com offer trainings targeted specifically for VAs. Just give them the training resources and give them a task list and they should be good to go.
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    Hire a Filipino virtual assistant and make your business better through outsourcing.
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  • Profile picture of the author KnightOnboard
    You got to have a plan already working before hand so you´ll be very specific with your instructions and time-frame of tasks that you need to be done. Otherwise, it would be very frustrating to waste time and money.
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    • Profile picture of the author Nile Vincent
      I initially started making notes on step-by-step necessary activities...
      and as my list grew, it occurred to me that this is turning into
      a series of time consuming activities...

      Yet they're necessary...there's no getting around them...

      And compiling them into a structured 'to-do' visual...I figured
      up the total hour count...

      To start...the activities totaled 3 hrs per day...5 days a week...

      Now here was 60 hrs per mo that I seriously needed to get off my back...

      After perusing a pre-selected list of Fiverr qualified VA's...I finally
      had the issue resolved...

      Today...this has developed into a virtual 60 hr work week...spread out
      among 3 outsourcing VA's...and with quality +reliable service and at
      generally discounted costs because of continued business...for me,
      this works out well...

      Hope this encourages you to research your help, try various angles that
      suit your individual work style...and be focused and persistent...
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  • Profile picture of the author Mrewards
    Use freelancing sites..odesk,elance etc
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  • Profile picture of the author StarkFrank
    For the begining you must to invest time to give and explain your tasks, but after that the time you invest to tell what to do is more less.
    You have to be sure you need this kind of services before start, else you lose your time and VA too.
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