Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce

 

Welcome to our survey!

1. What administrative challenges are you currently faced with? (check all that apply)

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  • Backlog because I don't have enough time
  • Backlog of work I hate doing (and therefore procrastinate)
  • Backlog of work I don't do well (takes me longer)
  • Backlog because I don't have the skills/knowledge/software
  • Backlog because I have no support
  • Overwhelmed and not getting things done
  • None, I just know that my time as the business owner is not well-spent on admin
  •  Other  

2. What has kept you from getting the administrative support you need? (check all that apply)

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  • Not enough money
  • Not enough workload
  • No office space/equipment for an employee
  • Don't want the hassle of employees
  • Prefer working alone
  • It's cheaper/easier to do it myself
  •  Other  

3. If you could get your administrative support needs met in just 10, 15 or 20 hours a month by a professional Virtual Assistant who never has to set foot in your office, would you be interested?

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  • Yes
  • No

4. Is ongoing, collaborative administrative support from a professional Virtual Assistant for which you pay one simple monthly fee an appealing idea to you?

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  • Yes
  • No

5. How important is high qualification and expertise to you in hiring an administrative professional?

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  • Extremely
  • Somewhat
  • Not at all

6. Where does cost fit into your decision?

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  • Very high
  • Somewhat
  • Not that important if the value is great

7. If it were demonstrated that hiring a professional Virtual Assistant is more cost-effective and could help your business grow and increase revenue, would cost be less of a factor for you?

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  • Yes
  • No
  • Not sure

8. What concerns might you have about working with a Virtual Assistant?

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  • Not sure I can afford it
  • Feel a little skeptical
  • Don't understand the virtual concept
  • Had a previous bad experience
  • None
  •  Other  

9. Where have you looked for a Virtual Assistant before? (check all that apply)

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  • Virtual Assistant directories
  • Virtual Assistant RFP centers
  • Online search for "virtual assistants"
  • Guru
  • Elance
  • Craigslist
  • Placed an ad
  • Asked for referrals from business associates
  • N/A (haven't looked before/yet)
  •  Other  

10. What would make you more likely to give a Virtual Assistant a try?

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11. What kind of results would you expect from working with a Virtual Assistant?

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12. What qualities/skills/characteristics would you look for in a Virtual Assistant?

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13. Do you understand that a Virtual Assistant is a service provider, not an employee, and your work together will more accurately resemble your relationship with your attorney or accountant?

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  • Yes
  • No
  • Not sure

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