You may or may not be familiar with the title ‘Virtual Assistant’ or how a VA can be an asset to your business. The term “virtual assistance”, which was coined in 1996 by life coach Thomas Leonard, is still relatively unknown in the small business and real estate arena. As a busy entrepreneur, it’s possible that you may feel you need more hours in a day just to finish your to-do list. Quite often, there just isn’t enough time to maintain your marketing efforts, update your CRM, and simultaneously prospect for new clients, along with everything else that comes with running a business.

Imagine a system where lead generation and marketing efforts are virtually automatic. This means more time to focus on client meetings and building relationships, the driving force of your business. This system of automation is possible when you outsource your time-consuming tasks to a Virtual Assistant.

You can save time on your day-to-day operations by delegating tasks and creating processes to hand-off to a Virtual Assistant while you focus on your list of priorities. If you’re stressed or stagnant, it’s more cost-effective to hire a Virtual Assistant than it is to do it all yourself.

Tasks you can outsource to a VA:

• Marketing - create flyers, powerpoint presentations, mailers, blog postings, email automation, social media posts

• Operations - transaction management, data entry, online research, CRM management, listing updates, reporting

• Administration - email correspondence, calendar management, schedule meetings

Small tasks that don’t drive sales but take up your entire morning are best left to a Virtual Assistant. Projects that may take you weeks or months to complete on your own can be completed in half the time with virtual assistance. Sometimes, working less can actually produce better results. The key to success is to work smarter, not harder. Time is a limited asset, and you can make more money in less hours when you hire a VA for your business.

If you want more information on how your business can benefit from virtual assistance, click here for a free consultation.