Julie Lichtman from Freedom Professional Services talks about How Startups can work with a Virtual Assistant

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Virtual Assistants in Startups Discussion

In this meeting, Mary Scott from BusinessRiff and Julie Lichtman from Freedom Professional Services discussed the role of virtual assistants in startups. Julie explained that virtual assistants can handle administrative tasks such as calendaring, scheduling, email management, and customer service. She also highlighted the importance of asking potential virtual assistants about their skill set, availability, and rates. Mary emphasized the value of virtual assistants in maintaining contact with potential partners and customers, and the importance of not asking them to perform personal errands or handle hiring and firing. The discussion concluded with Julie noting that the number of hours a virtual assistant works for a company can vary from one to thirty hours per week.

Virtual Assistant Role in Startups Discussion

Mary Scott from Business Riff and Julie Lichtman from Freedom Professional Services discussed the role of a virtual assistant (VA) in startups. They highlighted the tasks a VA can handle, such as data entry, CRM management, email inbox management, and calendaring. They also emphasized the importance of finding a VA with the right skill set and ensuring they understand the company's mission and elevator pitch. Julie advised that a VA should be able to hit the ground running within 5 hours of training, and startups should consider hiring a VA if they feel overwhelmed by administrative tasks. The discussion concluded with Julie suggesting that startups meet with at least three potential VAs before making a decision.