Hiring a virtual assistant, is this really worth it?

Discussion in 'General Marketing' started by infinitywebsoln, Dec 23, 2010.

  1. #1
    Hi there, Feel free to read this stuff. Then tell me what you think. ^_^

    The new era of internet marketing system has arrived, are you ready for it? The world has already evolved into something far different than you can imagine when it comes to the new tactics of attracting target markets. A revolution of web marketing solutions has never been the same as it was before. The internet strategic marketing has dominated the world. In this situation do you think hiring a virtual assistant really worth it?
     
    infinitywebsoln, Dec 23, 2010 IP
  2. xzgz0305

    xzgz0305 Peon

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    Can be considered to expand the business!
     
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    It is pretty much the same as for secretaries - you hire them only when there are things you have no time for.
     
    Minimal Network, Dec 23, 2010 IP
  4. AllComm

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    I hire them when I know what I want done but don't know how to do it. If I can spend 5 minutes hiring someone for a task or spend 5 hours learning it... Uh... no braner for me.:D
     
    AllComm, Dec 23, 2010 IP
  5. Miss Miaow

    Miss Miaow Active Member

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    Yes, but you have to look for a good VA. It will save you a lot of time and effort.
     
    Miss Miaow, Dec 23, 2010 IP
  6. infinitywebsoln

    infinitywebsoln Peon

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    Hi there fellas,

    I do feel great to know that you have tried hiring a VA. It will be easy for me to tackle some thoughts and for sure it will become more interesting. ^_^
     
    infinitywebsoln, Dec 23, 2010 IP
  7. zachtan

    zachtan Peon

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    Virtually, I trust scripts and bots more to assist me.
     
    zachtan, Dec 26, 2010 IP
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    lifeplayer Notable Member

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    Yes, it is worth if you get a good VA but not too spammer or lazy guy
     
    lifeplayer, Dec 26, 2010 IP
  9. Beatriz Cruz

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    Its worth it as long as you hire the right people. Filipino virtual assistants are actually in demand. They speak decent english without the accent and can be easily trained for other stuffs needed to be done. Definitely worth it. :)

    Uh-just noticed that you are from the same country too.
     
    Beatriz Cruz, Dec 28, 2010 IP
  10. turnkeyinternet

    turnkeyinternet Active Member

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    It's always a gamble hiring someone without meeting them in person, and it can be hard to keep tabs on remote workers too. If you have a project that is very results-based, it can work well.
     
    turnkeyinternet, Dec 28, 2010 IP
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    It depends on what you want them to do....

    And it greatly depends on whether or not your a good teacher. And they must be a good, fast learner.

    Are you going to provide the VA with all the necessary tools to carry out the daily tasks you want them to do?

    What are you trying to accomplish when hiring a VA?

    Consider those things first before hiring anyone online.
     
    GuruCreation, Dec 28, 2010 IP