Quick Guide: What can a virtual administrative assistant do?

Daniel Ramsey
6 min readJun 18, 2021

If you are serious about your growing enterprise, chances are you have heard of virtual administrative assistants. They are assistants that go beyond just being your traditional receptionist duties. If you want to take your career to a whole new level, these virtual assistant jobs might be the answer for you! But how do these jobs work? What do they do all day? Read on for all the answers and more!

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Virtual Administrative Assistants

What can a virtual administrative assistant do?

An office is not complete without a secretary/administrative assistant, who helps make sure everything runs smoothly while making sure important tasks get done. Virtual administrative assistants fill the same role, just over the phone or internet. They make sure calls are made, emails are answered and tasks are completed while making sure your business is always running smoothly.

You will be able to delegate tasks that you want completed to your virtual assistant. They will take care of them and make sure they get done correctly in a timely manner.

Quick list of what can be done by your virtual administrative assistant (Admin VA):

  1. Take incoming calls from customers who need information or have questions about your products and services. Your Admin VA will make sure to answer the phone professionally, and provide you with any information that is needed.
  2. Set up appointments for you. These can be in person or over the phone.
  3. Create and maintain contact lists.
  4. Schedule and confirm meetings, events, trainings, etc. -Manage your email inbox and respond to emails on your behalf from customers or employees.

Speed to Lead

Responding to all emails quickly is very important for your business because it shows that you care about responsiveness and quick communication with your customers. Your virtual assistant can do this, so you don’t have to! They can also schedule time during the day specifically for you to check email if you prefer that method of communication instead of phone calls or meetings.

Creating a Solid Image

It is important to have a good image. Exude professionalism when speaking on the phone and avoid sounding flustered. Nothing will make your business look worse than having someone answer the phone that sounds like they just woke up from sleeping! Your virtual assistant can be sure your business has a professional voice over the phone at all times.

Time Management

Time management skills are very important for any employee, but even more for you as a business owner or executive. Staying organized is key for staying efficient and maintaining an image of professionalism and success for your brand. A virtual assistant can stay on top of their work load in order to meet deadlines and ensure tasks are done correctly and on time.

What else can a MyOutDesk VA do?

Administrative Assistant

  • Manage calendars & set appointments
  • Coordinate & schedule meetings, agendas & logistics
  • Screen calls, compose and respond to emails
  • Make travel arrangements

All while saving you up to 70% less on traditional costs of an Administrative Assistant.

Are you feeling like your business needs a little housekeeping?

Someone to come in and remove the clutter, sweep up the floors, and wipe the counters?

How would it feel to KNOW that your business is running efficiently?

That’s what an Administrative Executive Assistant can do for you. We handpick our talent, searching for those that carry elite traits and skills of an amazing Administrative Executive Assistant that can have you feeling great about your business.

Tenured. College-educated. Career Virtual Assistants

With industry expertise in:

Property management, PR/Publicity, Real Estate, Mortgage & Lending, IT & Technology, HR, Insurance, Marketing, Finance, Retail, Inside/Outside Sales, and much more.

Industries, Experience, Skills, and Roles for an Administrative Assistant

  • Legal, Accounting, Medical
  • Marketing & Promotions HR Legal, Accounting, Medical
  • Athletic, Fitness Industry & Experience
  • Healthcare Administration Services
  • Insurance
  • Human Resources
  • IT Software
  • Sales
  • Manufacturing
  • Technical Sales
  • Transportation & Logistics
  • Business Executive Assistant
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Administrative Executive Assistant
  • Executive Assistant
  • Office Assistants
  • Administration & Office Management
  • Human Resource Bookkeeping
  • IT Project Management
  • Payroll/Tax
  • Occupational Health Therapy
  • Medical Insurance
  • Customer Service
  • Marketing/PR Public Relations
  • Social Media/SEO Social Media Marketing
  • Virtual Assistants
  • Public Relations Office Management Reception
  • Office Assistant
  • Event Coordinator
  • Assistant Bookkeeper
  • Concierge, Coach, Coordinator
  • Customer Service
  • Digital Marketing
  • Events Coordinator
  • Executive Assistant
  • Event Planner
  • Financial Analyst
  • Global Market Development
  • Housekeeping
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology
  • Inventory Control
  • Legal Secretary
  • Live Streaming
  • Member Events/Presentations
  • Member Services
  • Online Marketing
  • Photo Retoucher
  • Program Director
  • Program Manager
  • Recruiter
  • Receptionist
  • Resident Services
  • Staff Assistant, Supervisor
  • Webmaster

You can acquire top talent for your daily needs even while cutting your costs, saving you up to 70% of the cost of a traditional employee. Professional virtual assistants can grow your everyday capacity.

See For Yourself: A Closer Look at Virtual Assistants

The popularity and acceptance of virtual assistants will grow over the next decade. It is estimated that, in 2020, 40% of the entire US task force are virtual professionals. Today’s use cases for these task-oriented professionals are vast. “Freelance virtual assistant services” will be one of the biggest industries in terms of employment and global revenue by the end of the decade.

“Outsourcing makes the hustle better — because you’re not burdened with many/growing expenses that you’ll need to figure out how to cover and hit profit”

Focus on your growth & scale your operations

ENVISIONING OF A NEW REALITY FOR YOUR BUSINESS

Simply put, MyOutDesk equips entrepreneurs & business owners with tools, strategies, and virtual employees — and when combined, businesses have a competitive edge and find growth while efficient systems and processes are put in place.

MyOutDesk proudly provides additional free business growth guides, books, and strategy calls.

See what we are about, and schedule a free ‘Double Your Business’ strategy consultation with us. We’ll take the time to learn more about your business and offer solutions to foster top talent and lower operational costs for your company.

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Did You Know? MyOutDesk’s origin story is set during the last global financial crisis of 2008. Yes, that’s right — our business started by scaling businesses with virtual assistants during a recession! Our first client in 2008 went from five to seventeen VAs with a completely revamped organizational model in short order, and he told MyOutDesk, “Our virtual professionals have shaved $250,000 off our monthly overhead.”

Do you have a virtual administrative assistant to pick up the pieces?

If you are overwhelmed and find yourself struggling to keep up with the hectic pace of your work, office, or life in general, an admin assistant may be just what you need. Admin assistants can help with a variety of different tasks, from scheduling meetings and reading messages to researching information for you. They also help keep track of your personal appointments so you don’t have to scramble when someone is waiting for an important meeting. They can even book your travel arrangements or other important events!

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Daniel Ramsey
Daniel Ramsey

Written by Daniel Ramsey

Daniel Ramsey is an entrepreneur, founder, and CEO of MyOutDesk, a company that provides virtual staffing solutions to businesses in various industries.

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