You may be considering using a virtual assistant, you know you need the help. But you may be asking yourself, how can a virtual assistant help me with the things I need when they are not actually on-site?
Obviously we have computers, faxes and phones but thankfully we also live in a time where there are many web based resources out there that allow users from all over to access email, calendars, files, databases and much much more! Most are easy-to-use, affordable small business solutions. Many have business tools include intranet software, business email service, document manager. The best thing is that most virtual assistants already are proficient with such programs and can start managing the workload right away (and can even teach you the basics and tricks)! Below are some programs that are useful, check them out!
Hyperoffice.com: Offers a simple solution for your email needs. From web-based email, email hosting to online address books, this program gives you a professional look by assigning email domain names of your choice to all your employees. An added bonus is they offer a 60 day free trial.
Smartoffice: This program offers contact database, online calendars as well as provides valuable reporting capabilities that drive better business decisions, and create a customer-centric environment that helps increase sales revenues.
Salesforce.com: This is a versatile web-based program that is popular for (CRM) customer relationship management. In addition to CRM, this offers a online calendar, customizable email options and several other customizable services. This program also offers a free trial.
GotVMail.com: Need a toll free number, calls forwarded to an assistant or a professional sounding voicemail system with mailboxes? GotVMail offers all this at a very reasonable monthly cost, starting at $9.99 with a 30 day money back guarantee.
These are just a few of the hundreds of programs available to make a virtual office 'appear real' and make running a business easy and inexpensive. Not sure what program you need? Just ask us and we can not only recommend one for your needs but set it up for you!
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