Virtual Office Assistance
June 16, 2010
These days, virtual office assistance is a must for companies or self-employed individuals who can’t afford to hire a full-time receptionist or personal assistant. Yes, we charge a bit more per hour than the average employee with a similar title but why pay for a full-time employee when all you have is 6 hours of office work that needs done in the span of a week?
As a business owner, I would very much like to expand this side of my business but it’s hard to find good people who can think on their feet, who are fast and efficient, and who are ready to commit to a job with questionable amount of hours per week compared with the lure of a full-time job with benefits and the works. That’s where we come in! For example, my company provides virtual office assistance to various small businesses on an as-needed basis. This means I am available 24/7 to do all office work, book appointments, filter phone calls, and coordinate meetings, amongst other things.
The job? Pretty rewarding and fun. It’s definitely not for the faint of heart because you have to be good at logistics to juggle between all your clients at the same time. You also have to be ok with not getting a steady pay cheque week by week as well as maybe put on a smile for a client that you’re not very fond of. That’s pretty rare though. Most clients are so grateful for your help that they’re overly nice!
The reward? Satisfaction in seeing your clients happy and able to enjoy life more.
Is it lucrative? At times… but life isn’t always about money and success. Maybe all you need is a servant heart.
