How I Work With Clients
I work with only a few select clients who pay a set fee each month for a block of my time. My minimum is 20 hours per month; I have found that at least this much time is necessary for me to get to know your business to a meaningful degree, and to work closely enough with you to produce significant benefits.
My rates and terms are based upon the assumption that you will be using
my services steadily on a month-to-month basis. I only work with a few
select clients, and this consistency is important in
order to be sure I have the necessary time in my schedule. In return,
I commit to you to be be available each month for the amount of hours
we've agreed upon.
You and I together will work out what tasks and projects I will handle.
Of course you are the boss, but in keeping with what is typical
of the Virtual Assistant industry, I think of myself as a member of your
business team, and bring to the table my skills, expertise and judgment
in making your business prosper.
You and I will communicate by email, phone, fax, and via an online file-sharing
and collaboration system. I'll handle the work you delegate to me from
my office, using my own equipment, and send any deliverables to you by
the above methods, or via U.S. Mail, UPS or FedEx.
About Working Virtually
So just how do we work together from two separate geographical locations?
It's really pretty simple. We communicate regularly by email and telephone.
You provide me with the information and files I need, usually via the
Internet, but of course using our fax machines and U.S. Mail, UPS or
FedEx when necessary. I carry out the tasks you've entrusted to me, and
deliver the finished work to you.
There are very few types of administrative work which can't be handled
with these methods. Using a virtual assistant has become a common and
sensible solution for literally thousands of small businesses and entrepreneurs,
and almost certainly can work for you too.
