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5 things an iWorker VA Can Do for Your Business

With the rise of the digital economy, more and more entrepreneurs are relying on virtual assistants, or "VAs" for critical business support. VAs have become so important that research has shown that 3 in 4 hiring managers are increasing their use of flexible talent.

A virtual assistant can help with anything from data entry and inbox management to research and social media. There are also VAs that specialize in a niche like digital marketing or graphic design. This wide range of competencies is what makes virtual assistants so valuable to business owners.

I hire all of my VAs from iWorker, a social enterprise that connects entrepreneurs with skilled remote workers from developing countries like Venezuela. What makes iWorker special is its impact-oriented focus: iWorker aims to generate social impact in countries in crisis by providing stable, meaningful online work.

If you're not convinced of the necessity of having an iWorker virtual assistant, perhaps these benefits will put you over the top.

VAs ease the burden of running a business

Some tasks such as research and social media management, while important to the business, don't need your constant attention. You can safely delegate these tasks to a VA, allowing you and other employees to focus on work that is more appropriate to your skillset.

VAs improve efficiency

An inefficient business is often an unprofitable one. According to research firm IDC, inefficiency can cost a business up to a third of its yearly revenue. An entrepreneur cannot hope to maximize their business without the right processes in place.

That's where a VA comes in. Many entrepreneurs don't have the time or energy to manage every aspect of their businesses. A VA can set up processes such as automated responses and sales funnels to make the business more responsive. And once the processes have been set up, you can trust the VA to keep things in running order with minimal input from your end.

VAs can organize your data

Data is the world's most important commodity. Entrepreneurs look at metrics to track projects, assess performance, and make informed decisions. But it's easy to become overwhelmed by the unprecedented amount of data we receive on a regular basis.

A VA with the right background can help organize your data to make it actionable. For instance, a digital marketing VA can go over your campaign analytics and create a report that's easy to understand. Having access to the right information when you need it can give you an edge over your competitors.

VAs serve as a buffer

Emails eat up a huge chunk of our time, and not every message we receive is worth our attention. But if we don't pay attention to our inboxes, important messages can get buried beneath the mess.

You can delegate inbox management to a VA to ensure nothing gets lost in the mix. For starters, a VA can create canned responses to speed up response times. They can also organize your inbox to filter out the noise and ensure that you only receive messages that matter to your business.

VAs allow you to focus on things that only you can do

A business is full of running parts that work in tandem. If one thing breaks down, the entire system could become dysfunctional. It's your job as the entrepreneur to make sure that everything runs smoothly. But when you force yourself to work on tasks that you're not good at, you might end up hurting your business.

Delegating specialized tasks to skilled VAs maximizes your capacity to deliver good and consistent service to your customers. Since you don't have to worry about other aspects of your business, you get to focus on things that only you can do. Having a team of VAs also allows you to devote more time to growing your business, rather than getting stuck in the weeds.

A final word

Hiring a virtual assistant from iWorker is one of the most consequential things a business owner can do. Time is a limited resource, and I'm sure we'd rather spend our precious hours on work that we actually want to do. If you're thinking of getting a VA, don't hesitate to reach out to iWorker.