We recently started a VA business and are in the process of building our
client base. Our goal is to actually partner with companies and be their go
to for all of their administrative needs.
What we want to know is some of the cons that keep businesses from utilizing
virtual administrative assistants or bad experiences they've encountered with
a VA.
CleverTim covers it nicely. Many people are reluctant to deal with a VA
business over the internet because they don't know where you are, who has
access to your computer, what might occur with their information, whether
competitors might obtain your information, and much more. Someone could hire
a VA and discover that they actually hired someone in a sweat shop in India
who is using an old, unsecured computer and selling your information to your
primary competitor. Worst case scenario, I know, but you get the idea.
Therefore, you may want to address security issues on your web site and in
phone conversations. You also need a carefully worded contract to protect
both you and your clients.
CleverTim covers it nicely. Many people are reluctant to deal with a VA business over the internet because they don't know where you are, who has access to your computer, what might occur with their information, whether competitors might obtain your information, and much more. Someone could hire a VA and discover that they actually hired someone in a sweat shop in India who is using an old, unsecured computer and selling your information to your primary competitor. Worst case scenario, I know, but you get the idea. Therefore, you may want to address security issues on your web site and in phone conversations. You also need a carefully worded contract to protect both you and your clients.
Great feedback BizResearcher and I couldn't agree more. I've had a few people
contact us and I myself have been a little reluctant because there are so
many scams out there that it's hard to know what's real or what's not real.
BizResearcher | Window Shopper | 10/2/2012 - 12:08 pm
business over the internet because they don't know where you are, who has
access to your computer, what might occur with their information, whether
competitors might obtain your information, and much more. Someone could hire
a VA and discover that they actually hired someone in a sweat shop in India
who is using an old, unsecured computer and selling your information to your
primary competitor. Worst case scenario, I know, but you get the idea.
Therefore, you may want to address security issues on your web site and in
phone conversations. You also need a carefully worded contract to protect
both you and your clients.
TyChi | Window Shopper | 10/3/2012 - 3:22 pm
contact us and I myself have been a little reluctant because there are so
many scams out there that it's hard to know what's real or what's not real.
I appreciate the feedback.
clevertim | Window Shopper | 10/1/2012 - 7:59 am
security and the danger of being impersonated by a rogue VA.
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