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As holiday time comes around many small business owners find themselves in a quandary. They are not big enough for staff, using a temp means weeks of training and the thought of a holiday is more stressful than not taking one. If only you could find a solution that would let you relax and really enjoy yourself.

Enter the 'Virtual Assistant Business Babysitting Service'. This service was christened with that name by a very impressed and happy client who regarded his business as his baby.

So how does the service run?

What is the admin that worries you most? Getting your phone answered? Coping with the ever growing mountain of e-mails? Not missing the really important client who promised to phone 'some time soon'.

The way this works is as follows:

* A weekly standing charge for the duration of the holiday (a week being any 7 day period) if you are expected to be in the office at all times to take their calls

* If there is no telephone answering required a good idea is a per item charge for other admin work.

* All ancillary charges such as phone calls, postage etc are charged at cost.

How would a Virtual Assistant let their clients know they offer this service? Well with Internet printers offering 250 business cards for postage, it is easy enough to order a short run specifically for this type of project. Have a calendar put on the back - this means the card will be kept for longer as small calendars are always worth keeping. Starting well before the holiday season begins, send or give them to your clients and new contacts explaining what you do.

Once you have launched this service you will be amazed at how clients remember you each time they are going away. Details will be passed on to businesses who need daytime cover and you may find yourself doing this full time and not just over the holidays.

Small Business Owners are always worried about being away from their 'Baby'. It is their livelihood. If you can offer them a flexible and comprehensive service you will be doing both businesses a favour. Enjoy your 'Virtual Assistant Business Babysitting' service.

About the Author

For support and help for would-be and established Virtual Assistants, make sure you check Di Chapman's free 8 step report at Becoming a Virtual Assistant. Di Chapman is a double Award Winning Virtual Assistant and this site is committed to giving advice and help to Virtual Assistants

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