4 Habits of Successful Virtual Assistants

You’re in this for the long haul right? Working from home, a coffee shop or even a beach for that matter is the perfect fit for you, but do you know what it takes to make it as a Virtual assistant?

To become a highly successful virtual assistant you’ll need to be reliable, consistent, timely and ultimately a hustler. You have to have the ‘go-getter’ mentality.

Virtual assistants cover various industries but there are a few things to consider no matter what your background, experience, and expertise are. These are the top 7 habits of success virtual assistants:

Communication is Key

Excellent communication is essential as a virtual assistant. The daily tasks of a VA range from admin, social media, travel bookings, taking calls/emails and more.

You have to be comfortable with asking questions to clarify so that your client remains happy. The most successful virtual assistant will be able to communicate extremely well with both verbal and written communication.

If a problem arises never hesitate to contact your client. When it comes down to it most people would rather you be honest and keep the lines of communication open rather than staying silent.

There may also come a time when your client wants details about the latest project they have for you. Without great communication skills, your virtual assistant business will surely fail.

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Tech Savviness for success as a virtual assistant

The word virtual kind of implies that you need to know what you’re doing on the internet. Now, some VA’s use certain software while others don’t due to the nature of the industry they’re working in. One thing remains for successful virtual assistants across the board: tech savviness is a must.

Hopefully, you’re comfortable with email, Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and other basic systems that virtual assistants use on a daily basis.

The learning curve as a virtual assistant can be a steep one at first especially if you’re on-boarding a new client that wants you to use their favorite software. Remember that you don’t have to know it all, but you need to be willing to learn.

Time management that is out of this world

Being an awesome, successful virtual assistant means you keep track of time like your life depends on it (It kind of does, right?)

While some virtual assistants work on an hourly basis others work with monthly packages and retainers. Either way, you need to know how much time you’re spending on each project. This is crucial for sending out the correct invoice and knowing how efficiently you’re able to work.

Most virtual assistants work from home or office spaces, so it goes without saying – you will need to manage your time wisely. If you find yourself zoning out, scrolling through social media or napping too often your clients will start to disappear.

Here’s a quick tip to get the most out of your workday. Plan what you’re going to do in advance and block time out of your daily calendar for each task. If you know you need to spend 2 hours per day checking your client’s inbox then set the exact time in your calendar and stick to it.

Blocking time off will cut down on confusion and the rushed feeling that comes with procrastinating.

Confidence is necessary too

If you stick to your guns, continue to learn, and provide amazing services you’ll become the successful virtual assistant that you want to be. After you figure out your end goal and believe that you have the skill set to help other businesses you’ll be on your way to virtual assistant success.