As a Virtual Assistant, I specialise not just in web design
but also in business development and administrative
services. I have found many people with small businesses
often wondering as to whether a website would really
benefit them.
Here is the answer to the question all small business
owners ask.
Do I really need a website? Answer: YES! Here is why…
1. Introduce your products and services: These are the days
of "Enquiry Marketing". Make your business available 24
hours a day and allow your customers to be in control.
2. Become Recognised: Differentiate yourself from your
competitors with clear, recognisable branding while
showcasing your products and services to the world.
3. Boost Sales: Explain benefits, compare products, and
publish testimonials from happy customers.
4. Earn More: Subsidise income and demonstrate knowledge by
selling e-books for people to learn from.
5. Professionalism: A letter from "you@yourbusiness.com"
will open more doors than an email from a hotmail account.
6. Be Found: People use locally defined keywords in the
search engines, "Craft Shops in Cornwall", for example.
This will lead them to your place of business, opening
times, contact information, location and more.
7. Collate Valuable Information: An enquiry form on a
website can provide you with a lot of valuable information
from customers and other interested people.
8. Marketing & Advertising: Newspapers and Magazines have
2 significant disadvantages when advertising. 1) Once
printed updating them is difficult and costly 2) The
information you can print is limited. A web site can be
updated instantly with little or no cost involved.
9. Promote: Do you promote your business at workshops or
tradeshows? Increase awareness and advertise the event on
your website.
10. People Buy People: A well-developed website displays a
viable business, conveying trust and credibility while
gaining loyal customers.
When choosing to purchase a website, using a virtual
assistant will give you a lot more for your money and also
the opportunity to take your website further once it has
been developed.
So what are the benefits of working with the right Virtual
Assistant?
More than just a Web Designer: When purchasing a VA website
package you get a professional designer that offers
excellent marketing and business advice including usability
consulting and search engine optimisation. Your website
will not only look great, it will be easy to find and user
friendly.
Diverse: A VA can design and deliver other marketing
materials such as business cards, brochures, flyers and
more.
Professional: Most VA's will have a large repertoire of
business experience, skills and knowledge enabling them to
be a valuable asset in assisting you to achieve your
business goals.
Efficient: The services of a VA are delivered when you need
them with completions to tight deadlines.
Convenient: As most Virtual Assistants work from home they
can be available when you need them.
Affordable: There is always a VA to suit all budgets, and
many offer package deals which include support and
administration services to compliment your website.
Independent: As an independent service provider a VA is
able to negotiate project work, hours and rates and many
offer a free no obligation consultation.
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Michelle Dale is an experienced Virtual Assistant, and
Director of Virtual Miss Friday. She assists businesses and
individuals to achieve their professional goals. After a
successful career in senior and executive roles, exceeding
targets, designing and mastering effective methods of
office support, Michelle now supports her clients to
achieve the same success.
http://www.virtualmissfriday.co.uk
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