Why a Virtual Executive Assistant is the Smartest Investment for Your Business
Are you a business owner bogged down by admin, emails, scheduling meetings, social media, and operations? As your business grows it gets harder and harder to focus on the thing that got you here, growing the business. Have you thought about hiring a Virtual Executive Assistant but don’t know where to start?
What is a Virtual Executive Assistant?
A Virtual Executive Assistant (VEA) is
a skilled remote staff member who provides administrative, executive, and operational support to business owners, and teams. Unlike in house executive assistants, VEAs work remotely, offering flexibility, and access to global talent.
Why Hire a Virtual Executive Assistant from the Philippines?
The Philippines is the leading place for outsourcing english speaking staff.The staff members are highly skilled, have a strong work ethic, and cultural compatibility with Aussie businesses. Some of the advantage of Hiring a VEA from the Philippines are:
- Highly Skilled: Many Filipino VEAs have backgrounds in corporate roles, customer service, and administrative management.
- Strong English: The Philippines is one of the largest English speaking countries in Asia.You will have a large pool of candidates to select from with high level English.
- Time Zone Flexibility – Your VEA will work in your timezone. An additional benefit is the timezone difference for most of the east coast of Australia is 3 to 4 hrs. Perth is on the same timezone! This means your staff aren’t working through the night.
- Dedicated Work Ethic – Filipinos are known for their reliability, loyalty, and high level of commitment. That is why it is one of the top outsourcing destinations/
What Tasks Can a Virtual Executive Assistant Handle?
- Calendar and appointment scheduling
- Email and inbox management
- Travel arrangements and itinerary planning
- Project management and task coordination
- Data entry and report generation
- Social media and content management
- Customer support and client communication
How a Virtual Executive Assistant Boosts Business Growth
By delegating tasks to a VEA, business owners can:
- Increase Productivity: Focus on strategic decisionmaking rather than admin.
- Work Life Balance: Get hours back in your day to focus on what matters most..
- Customer Experience: Get back to customer faster
How to Get Started with a Virtual Executive Assistant
There are many ways to hire a VEA including freelance websites and job boards. We are biased but If staff quality and support are what’s important to you, then working with an Australian based partner like BASE Global Solutions ensures you get top tier talent with local support.