The things a Virtual Assistant can do to help your life run a little more smoothly are really only limited by your imagination.
I’ve already discussed how a Virtual Assistant could help in your professional life many times before. Check out my “How a Virtual Assistant Could Help With…” category to see them all.
However, the things they can do to help you with having a well balanced life are really not limited to business.
Here’s 25 (occasionally tongue in cheek) things that a Virtual Assistant could do to help keep some of the stress out of your personal life:
- Research for new major purchases you need to make e.g.: Car, Whitegoods, TV, Computer, Phone plans etc.
- Research holiday destinations, accommodation, travel and sightseeing options
- Book holidays
- Organise your personal contacts
- I once saw someone on Elance who was looking for a Virtual Assistant to create internet dating accounts for him, browse profiles and organise dates with females who fit within certain criteria.
- Keep an eye on online auctions to make sure you win that thing you really want/need
- Pay your bills
- Remind you about important dates (like your wedding anniversary) and ensure appropriate gifts are sourced in plenty of time
- Organise “thank you” gifts
- Send flowers or other gifts to friends, family or clients to celebrate important events such as a marriage or birth
- Organise appropriate cards for special occasions and ensure they get posted in time
- Make sure anniversary dates are noted in your contact database and calendar as appropriate
- Create and post online ads for things you’re trying to sell
- Search online ads for secondhand items you’re looking to buy
- Create and post ads for staff and helpers you’re looking for. i.e.: Tutors, cleaners, dog walkers, someone to do the ironing etc.
- Filter through applications for staff and helpers and organise interviews
- Take care of paying staff and helpers
- Book your car in for a service
- Book your pets in for their veterinary check-ups and grooming appointments
- Find a house sitter for when you’re on holiday and be a “in case of emergency” contact who keeps a list of friends and family who can help out with any problems
- Keep copies and details of your passport and other travel documents in case you have any issues while you’re away
- Take your holiday snaps or family photos and turn them into a PowerPoint show for “slide night”
- Dial in to your mobile phone voicemail and return calls for any urgent messages, and contact you with any urgent business
- Type, proofread and submit your job applications as well as your CV
- Keep an eye on your personal email & phone messages and arrange interviews on your behalf
What would you like to have someone to look after for you? Leave your ideas in the comments…