A Virtual Assistant is an independent contractor who provides administrative services to a client remotely. But it’s much more than that, read on to discover how hiring a Virtual Assistant works.

As with all contractors, some Virtual Assistants (VA) specialise within certain fields whilst others offer a more generalised service.

Depending on what VA you use, you can use them regularly or on an ad-hoc basis.

Some of the benefits of using a VA include:

• You only pay for the time that they work on your task.
• They can work flexible hours.
• You don’t need to pay them employment benefits.
• They do not need office space.

Things to check when using a VA:

• If based in the UK, check that they are registered with the ICO
• Check what insurance they hold
• Review any testimonials, social media pages and, if they have a website look at the information given on there.

If you have any questions on how I can help you as a Virtual Assistant, please feel free to email me on info@ghvirtualassistant.co.uk