V.A.

MYTHBUSTERS

V.A.

MYTHBUSTERS

gossips

that people have

about…

Have you heard

about that

Virtual Assistant

of my friend?

What the

hell was that?

Does it taste

like an ostrich?

There are so many

&myths

VIRTUALASSISTANTS!!!

Hi! I’m your V.A.,

How may I help you?

This will clarify everything…

TOP TE N

MYTHS

The

And the real meat in it…

#1

MYTH

#1

MYTH

“Having a V.A. is expensive…"

Fake

VIRTUAL ASSISTANTS’

rates are the same with aregular employee…

and at times even less!!!

In FACT,

Sometimes if their rate are a little bit higher then,

We may also be concerned that these V.A.s are greatly skilled in their work and dedicate their selves in a particular subject that the company have taken them to do so.

#2

MYTH

“Virtual Assistants are only for big, ultra-mega, Supercalifragilistic

successful corporations…”

FICTITIOUS!

Virtual Assis

tants are for anyone

who wants…

from th

eir life

:

More Productivity

More Productivity

More Free Time

More Productivity

More Free Time

More Sales

More Productivity

More Free Time

More Success

More Sales

More Productivity

More Free Time

More Success

More Contact with Family

More Sales

More Productivity

More Happiness

More Success

More Sales

More Free Time

More Contact with Family

#3

MYTH

“Having a V.A. is just anotheradd up on my work load,

because I have toInstruct him/her always…”

At the start, you may experience

a little more time spent presenting to

your VA how things run…

But if you get one skilled in

most of the assistance you are looking for, He/she will get the tasksin no

TIME.=)

#4

MYTH

“I find it hard to delegate ,So I think I shouldn’t get a V.A…”

This may be the very point whyyou should HIRE a Virtual Assistant.

Taking one step at a time can transform you into a…

Maestro

deDelegar.

(Master of Delegation)

Begin with small things,

and keep adding

as you think your VA has mastered the things you have taught him/her.

Before you know it, your time will be so freeyou may find yourself starting

a Second Business!

#5

MYTH

“Having my own V.A.is impossible, Because I can’t afford to pay for thesoftware or hardware that my

V.A. needs…”

This is another false statement.If you don't have any custom proprietary software that you

use for your own business, your virtual assistant will take care of her own software or her own hardware.

Your virtual assistant is also in charge for having…

a PHONE Line

and BROADBAND INTERNET.

a FAX Line

it to you, then

consider it…

If they try to charge

…a RED flag

#6

MYTH

“It’s good to use a freelancesite to get the best V.A…”

Freelance sites do not screen applicantsthat are bidding on your project or job vacancy. 

You just rely on their profile. 

I don’t think so…

There are many who may have good experiences…

…there are also others

whoexperiencedthe opposite.

#7

MYTH

“I can’t trusta Virtual Assistant with

confidential information…”

This is incorrect.Many virtual assistants are bonded or can get bonded.

Also, you can always ask otherclients the virtual assistant currently has orrecently had where confidential stuffs

were involved.

#8

MYTH

“If my V.A. had a training program online, it will make him.

the best V.A. in town …”

Another huge misconception.

programs do not clearlyimprove a virtual assistant's

skills to the extent ofworking on yourtasks.

VA Training

VA programs don't enhance virtual assistantsin

skills…career

VA programs don't enhance virtual assistantsin

skills…career

business ownership

skills.

only in

are good training program to look for in a VA.

Taking classes in MS Office or being MS Office Certified

#9

MYTH

“V.A.s from US are betterthan those from other places…”

This is a common hear-say that we would like to clarify. 

(especially Asian VAs), are not substandard.  VAs from other countries

They can speak English very well…diligent,

reliable,and

very intelligent.

– and they are now of the same level ofcapability as compared to the

US standards.

#10

MYTH

“V.A.s from other countries arehard to be reached …”

This is again a far fetched idea as technology

and communications have improved over the years.

It would be as easy communicating

with your VA sitting in Philippines as with

someone beside you.

Being conscious about what your V.A.s can do and

don't do is a good method to assure that your

relationship with a virtual assistant is the most

successful one.

In spite of everything, a virtual assistant can really help your

business and your productivity.

INFO SOURCES:http://ezinearticles.com/?Myths-About-

Virtual-Assistants&id=682099

http://www.articlealley.com/article_2098694_15.html

http://va-mom.com/2010/02/24/myths-about-virtual-assistants-2/

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