What is a Virtual Assistant?

Like the majority of their clients, virtual assistants are entrepreneurs – highly skilled in their profession and able to have a powerful impact on the productivity of those they work with. Traditionally, they have been known by many names: secretaries, administrative assistants, executive assistants, and bookkeepers. But in an age where technology has made the world a much smaller place, and where more professionals are working from their homes or in satellite offices, the former “assistant” has become “virtual.” Thanks to the Internet, work assignments are are communicated through email, phone, fax, mail, or diskette transfer. We at Third Hand Secretarial Services can provide the support your business needs including a wide variety of services and technologies.

Benefits of Using a Virtual Assistant

101+ Ways to Use a Virtual Assistant

You know you can use an extra hand, but you are just not sure how we can help you – please click here for the article, 101+ Ways to Use a VA.

We would be happy to schedule time to speak with you on how we can be your “third hand.”

There are many benefits to outsourcing in today’s economy. Most companies, at this time, do not have the budget for payroll and benefits for needed staff. Existing personnel are being asked to do more. Outsourcing is a way to get your company’s necessary office work done. You get quality, professional support without paying for:

  • Payroll taxes and benefits

    • Temporary employment agency fees. We can be your “permanent” temp

  • Outlay of revenue for company equipment and software
  • Additional office space
  • Sick time, holidays, vacations, and down time. You only pay for the time it takes to complete your project.

Ways To Use A Virtual Assistant

  • You need to prepare a policy and procedure manual or a training manual. The notes are typed in draft form and need to be formatted. The notes can be faxed or emailed to the VA to type. The VA can return the finished manual via email, mail you a copy on a disk, or print the manual and mail
    a hard copy.
  • You are preparing an awards ceremony for the annual company meeting and need award certificates. A VA can design and prepare certificates and may use pre-designed paper stock, client provided art, seals, etc.
  • You need to confirm sales appointments made for the week. The list is emailed or faxed to the VA. The VA calls the appointments and notes who is confirmed and who must be rescheduled. The list is emailed or faxed back to you.
  • For additional ways a VA could assist you, we would be happy to email you an article titled “101 Plus Ways to Use a VA (Virtual Assistant)“.

Use our Service Inquiry Form to request your copy.