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1. V.A. MYTHBUSTERS

2. V.A. MYTHBUSTERS

3. There are so many myths gossips & that people have about… Have you heard about that Virtual Assistant of my friend? What the hell was that? Does it taste like an ostrich?

4. VIRTUAL ASSISTANTS!!!

5. Hi! I’m your V.A., How may I help you?

6. This will clarify everything…

7. The T N P T O E MYTHS

8. And the real meat in it…

9. MYTH #1

10. MYTH #1 “Having a V.A. is expensive…"

11. Fake

12. In FACT, VIRTUAL ASSISTANTS’ rates are the same with a regular employee… and at times even less!!!

13. Sometimes if their rate are a little bit higher then, We may also be concerned that these V.A.s are greatly skilled in their work and dedicate their selves in a particular subject that the company have taken them to do so.

14. MYTH #2

15. “Virtual Assistants are only for big, ultra-mega, Supercalifragilistic successful corporations…”

16. FICTITIOUS!

17. Virtual Assistants are for anyone who wants… from their life:

18. More Productivity

19. More Free Time More Productivity

20. More Free Time More Productivity More Sales

21. More Free Time More Productivity More Sales More Success

22. More Free Time More Productivity More Sales More Contact with Family More Success

23. More Free Time More Productivity More Sales More Happiness More Contact with Family More Success

24. MYTH #3

25. “Having a V.A. is just another add up on my work load, because I have to Instruct him/her always…”

26. At the start, you may experience a little more time spentpresenting to your VA how things run…

27. Butif you get one skilled in most of the assistance you are looking for, He/she will get the tasks in no TIME. =)

28. MYTH #4

30. “I find it hard to delegate , So I think I shouldn’t get a V.A…”

31. This may be the very point why you should HIRE a Virtual Assistant.

32. Taking one step at a time can transform you into a…

33. Maestro de Delegar. (Master of Delegation)

34. Begin withsmall things,

35. and keep adding as you think your VA has mastered the things you have taught him/her.

36. Before you know it, your time will be so free you may find yourself starting a Second Business!

37. MYTH #5

39. “Having my own V.A.is impossible, Because I can’t afford to pay for the software or hardware that my V.A. needs…”

40. This is another false statement. If you don't have any custom proprietary software that you use for your own business, your virtual assistant will take care of her own software or her own hardware.

41. Your virtual assistant is also in charge for having… a PHONE Line a FAX Line and BROADBAND INTERNET.

42. If they try to charge it to you, then consider it…

43. …a RED flag

44. MYTH #6

45. “It’s good to use a freelance site to get the best V.A…”

46. I don’t think so… Freelance sites do not screen applicants that are bidding on your project or job vacancy. You just rely on their profile.

47. There are many who may have good experiences…

48. …there are also others who experienced the opposite.

49. MYTH #7

50. “I can’t trust a Virtual Assistant with confidential information…”

51. This is incorrect. Many virtual assistants are bonded or can get bonded.

52. Also, you can always ask other clients the virtual assistant currently has or recently had where confidential stuffs were involved.

53. MYTH #8

54. “If my V.A. had a training program online, it will make him. the best V.A. in town …”

55. Another huge misconception. VA Training programs do not clearly improve a virtual assistant's skills to the extent of working on your tasks.

56. VA programs don't enhance virtual assistants in career skills…

57. VA programs don't enhance virtual assistants in only in business ownership skills. career skills…

58. Taking classes in MS Office or being MS Office Certified are good training program to look for in a VA.

59. MYTH #9

60. “V.A.s from US are better than those from other places…”

61. This is a common hear-say that we would like to clarify. VAs from other countries (especially Asian VAs), are not substandard.

62. They can speak English very well… diligent, reliable, and very intelligent. – and they are now of the same level of capability as compared to the US standards.

63. MYTH #10

64. “V.A.s from other countries are hard to be reached …”

65. This is again a far fetched idea as technology and communications have improved over the years.

66. It would be as easy communicating with your VA sitting in Philippines as with someone beside you.

68. Being conscious about what your V.A.s candoand don't do is a good method to assure that your relationship with a virtual assistant is the most successfulone.

69. In spite of everything, a virtual assistant can really help your business and your productivity.

70. INFO SOURCES: http://ezinearticles.com/?Myths-About-Virtual-Assistants&id=682099 http://www.articlealley.com/article_2098694_15.html http://va-mom.com/2010/02/24/myths-about-virtual-assistants-2/ http://provirtualhelp.com/

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