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Scale your business with Remote Executive Assistants from countries around the world including South Africa, Philippines, and Nigeria – all in one, easy-to-use platform.

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How it works

We’re making it super easy for you to hire amazing talented Remote Executive Assistants from around the world!

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Hire

Find, interview, and hire amazing remote talent from around the world to scale your business via our platform.

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Manage

Manage contracts, team engagement, invoices, and feedback in one centralised platform.

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Pay

Pay your global team in 90+ countries in a single click without having to worry about the admin that comes with it.

Answer These Questions To Determine Whether You Need a VA or Remote Executive Assistant (EA)

Executive Assistants are an important component of any organization. They help you manage your workload and ensure everything runs smoothly. However, many organizations struggle to find qualified people to fill those roles because there aren’t enough experienced employees willing to take on the added responsibility. If you’re considering hiring a virtual assistant, here are five questions to ask yourself to determine whether you need one or not.

1. What type of tasks do I perform regularly?

If you spend most of your day performing administrative tasks like scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements, or sending emails, it might make sense to hire someone else to handle those duties. Someone with excellent organizational skills would be perfect for these tasks. On the other hand, if you spend much of your time working directly with clients, delegating those responsibilities to a virtual assistant could free up your time to focus on projects where you excel.

2. How often do I send out email blasts?

Email marketing campaigns require constant attention, especially if you want to reach multiple audiences. A virtual assistant/ remote assistant can help you automate some of your outreach efforts and save you time.

3. Do I use spreadsheets?

Spreadsheet programs like Excel are great tools for organizing data and keeping track of financial information. However, they don’t scale well when you start adding additional columns and rows. Instead, consider investing in an administrative assistant whose level of experience allows them to specialize in managing large amounts of data.

Learn about Remote Executive Assistants:

  • Do You Need A Dedicated Assistant Solution?
  • What is the Complexity and Sensitivity of Your Tasks?
  • What Do You Expect For Turnaround Time?
  • How to Hire a Virtual Executive Assistant

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Do You Need A Dedicated Assistant Solution?

Virtual Assistants are becoming increasingly popular among small and medium-sized companies. These solutions are typically used to handle administrative duties and day operations such as scheduling meetings, handling emails, travel booking, managing the executive calendar, and even bookkeeping. However, some virtual assistants are now being offered as full-service solutions, capable of taking care of everything your team needs – a more full-time role that can even manage your special projects and phone calls. This allows you to focus on what you do best – running your business.

a. How Much Does A Dedicated Assistant Cost?

The cost of hiring a dedicated assistant varies depending on how much work you want done. If you just need someone to answer emails and manage your schedule, it might be cheaper to hire a freelancer. On the other hand, if you need a full-service assistant, the price tag can get a lot bigger. There are solutions for this like hiring someone outside the United States or choosing from a wide range of qualified applicants on the DigiWorks platform. Virtual assistant companies or platforms like DigiWorks are amazing as they not only match you with admin assistants that can take care of all your personal tasks but also pre-assess the talent and handle all onboarding and payroll needs as well.

b. What Are The Benefits Of Hiring A Dedicated Assistant?

A dedicated assistant provides several benefits over outsourcing those functions. First, there is no risk involved with hiring a virtual assistant. They don’t take up office space, eat food or drink coffee. In addition, they won’t ask for raises or promotions. Finally, virtual assistants are always ready to go, unlike outsourced workers who must be trained and retrained every few months. Remote assistants can handle everything for you from daily operations to administrative type tasks like taking meeting minutes and calendar management.

c. Is There Any Risk Involved With Using A Virtual Assistant?

Yes, there is risk involved with using a virtual assistant. While most people think of virtual assistants as trustworthy individuals, there are plenty of scammers out there looking to make easy money off unsuspecting entrepreneurs. To avoid scams, we recommend using a trusted platform like DigiWorks so you know you’re getting a reliable remote team member without any of the risks of being scammed.


What is the Complexity and Sensitivity of Your Tasks?

Executive assistants are often tasked with managing multiple projects simultaneously including handling a variety of office administration. They must know how to prioritize tasks based on importance, urgency, and complexity and list them out as action items. Some executives have even told me that they don’t want their executive assistants to do anything else because it takes up too much time. But there is no reason why you shouldn’t delegate some of those responsibilities. In fact, delegating is one of the best ways to free up time for yourself.

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What Do You Expect For Turnaround Time?

Virtual assistants are becoming increasingly popular among businesses because they allow companies to delegate some administrative tasks without having to hire full-time employees. They’re also convenient because you can use them whenever you want β€” even while you sleep. But what do you expect for turnaround time?

The average virtual assistant takes anywhere from 10 minutes to 30 minutes to respond to emails. Some take longer, and others take less time. However, it doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t expect fast responses. In fact, you should.

How to Hire a Virtual Executive Assistant

If you want to save money and avoid headaches, it might make sense to hire a virtual assistant. But how do you find one that fits your needs? Here are some tips to help you choose wisely.

1. Do Your Research

First things first, research the companies you plan to work with. Find out about their reputation and experience working with virtual assistants. Look up reviews online and ask for testimonials from customers to see what people say about them. You’ll also want to check references and ask friends and colleagues who’ve worked with similar companies.

2. Understand What They Can Offer

Once you’ve done your research, look into what types of services you’d like to use. For example, if you’re looking for someone to handle social media marketing, you won’t want to work with a company that offers general administrative support. If you’re looking for a writer, you might consider a company that specializes in ghostwriting or copywriting.

3. Determine How Much Time You Need Them To Spend With You

You’ll want to determine how much time you need your VA to spend with you. Some VAs offer hourly rates while others charge per project. Ask yourself whether you need someone to answer emails, schedule meetings, manage projects, etc., or if you just need a few hours a week.

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Conclusion

Virtual assistants are becoming increasingly popular because of how much they can offer business owners. they can cover pretty much any of your repetitive daily tasks and are significantly cheaper than taking on a new full-time on-site employee.

There are plenty of companies offering virtual assistance services with varying prices and services. If you’re not sure where to get started, a great place to start is by asking questions and checking out websites and different platforms like DigiWorks. Testimonials are a great way to figure out if that platform is the right one for you!

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About DigiWorks

DigiWorks is an easy-to-use platform that helps small businesses and start-ups hire amazing remote talent from around the world. DigiWorks offers a way for you to hire, manage, and pay people from all countries. If you find an amazing virtual assistant from the Philippines, a content writer from Nigeria, or an operations manager from South Africa – manage and pay your entire team from one platform with no hassle.

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DigiWorks allows small businesses to scale and find top talent to manage remote teams. Hit your goals by removing the headache from hiring.

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3. Onboard and Train

Onboard and train new team members with our academy tools.

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4. Manage Remote Team

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Thousands of candidates globally go through DigiWorks’ skills based assessments. Our AI powered matching tool will then match candidates on factors to eliminate hiring bias.

With our platform, you can easily review, choose and interview candidates based on your needs. Work remotely with your selected candidate. Choose your new team member based on skills!

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Navigating international payments, hr, and legal aspects for global remote teams is difficult. Our platform allows you to pay a subscription payment per talent and is built to ensure things follow the rules and you can work with your remote team safely.

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