3 Common Misconceptions about Virtual Assistants

By Keila Drum

Myst Busters:  virtual assistant edition. 

Virtual assistants came with the dawn of technologies. The first idea of a “VA” came to be in 1996 when Anastacia Brice had a simple phone call with Thomas Leonard, who was her first “virtual client.”

Although the world is still getting used to this fairly new concept, there are many myths about virtual assistants and it is time to set the record straight and discuss why bringing a VA on your team has the potential to take your work to the next level.  

Myth #1:  remote workers aren’t as productive.  A recent two-year study by Stanford University showed that remote workers were not only more productive, they were also less likely to take sick days. So a VA can easily give you a lot of bang for your buck.

Myth #2: virtual assistants can only help with basic administrative tasks. The truth is, virtual assistants can assist with a variety of tasks and established virtual assistant agencies will offer a range of services from people who have very specific skills and experience. 

Myth #3: people are sometimes afraid of hiring a VA and not having enough time to manage them. If you initially take the time to work with the right agency to find the best person to suit your needs, you won’t have to spend much time managing them. On the contrary, they will free up so much of your time, you won’t know what to do with it. Time to take a vacation! 

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