Some Myth Busters

In today's fast-paced business world, staying organized and efficient is key to success.

However, managing day-to-day tasks while focusing on growing your business can be a challenge.

This is where Virtual Assistants (and in particular, my team and I at Virtual Diamond) come in.

A Virtual Assistant is a highly skilled professional who provides administrative, social media or creative assistance to businesses and entrepreneurs from a remote location. Virtual Assistants also work independently and tailor their services to meet specific needs.

You’ve heard of the word ‘outsourcing’… it’s the new trend! You can outsource the tasks you need to a Virtual Assistant, but what can you outsource?

Take a second to think about your working day. Of all the hours available to you, do you charge for them all? If not, then why not?

Here’s a list of typical skillsets and services offered by myself and my team at Virtual Diamond…

• Diary Management
• Organising Travel & Accommodation
• Conference Calls Setting up 
• Email Management
• Website, SEO and Social Media Management
• Proofreading
• Creating and Maintaining Spreadsheets
• Online Research
• Credit Control
• Data Entry

We know, we do A LOT! Each member of the team has their own specific skillset and is chosen to work with a business based on this, to ensure you get the best quality service.

Yet, there are some myths flying around about Virtual Assistants that you might have heard! Let’s clear the air:

Myth: Virtual Assistants Only Handle Simple Tasks

Truth: Not true! We most definitely manage routine tasks like scheduling and email management, but our team specialize in areas such as digital marketing, bookkeeping, graphic design, customer support, and more!

Myth: Hiring a Virtual Assistant Is Expensive

Truth: Well, if you compare it to hiring a full-time, in-house employee, we’re more cost-effective.

You won’t be paying for office space or equipment… just our time and our experience.

Myth: You Lose Control Over Your Business When You Outsource

Truth: Our team of Virtual Assistants work under your guidance and follow your processes. You set the expectations, and we act as an extension of your team, ensuring you retain control.

Virtual Diamond have been in business for over 10 years now (it’s definitely flown by!) and we’ve been fortunate, and continue to be fortunate, to work with some amazing clients.

From doctors to marketing agencies; midwives to brand strategists, we’ve helped tens of businesses over the years to streamline their processes, handle their many tasks and give them the space to focus on what they do best… run their business!

If you’re intrigued by the idea of working with a Virtual Assistant, here are some steps to get started:

1.     Identify Your Needs: Make a list of tasks you want to delegate to help free some space and time for you.

2.     Choose the Right VA: Look for a team, or someone with experience and skills that match what you need.

3.     Set Clear Expectations: In your first meeting or discovery call, communicate your goals, preferred tools and your work processes.

4.     Start Small: Begin with a trial period or a small project to test how well you work together, first.

At Virtual Diamond, we will either charge you an hourly rate or for a package which could be more suitable to your requirements. We can be flexible depending on your needs at the time.

We offer Pay As You Go, or monthly plans; we’ve got something to suit everyone.

If this has made you think, ‘I’d like to find out a little more about how a Virtual Assistant could help take a bit of that heavy load off of me!’, get in touch with myself or my team with a free discovery call.

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