Stress-Free Summer Fun – Tips and Tricks
Myth: Virtual Assistants are only for business tasks.
Fact: VAs are versatile! Any project that requires juggling multiple details can be handled by a Virtual Assistant, whether it’s business or pleasure. Party planning, vacation research, hiring professionals for household services, and more… Virtual Assistants are here to help.
What tasks can an Assistant help with for your next party?
A VA can send paper or electronic invitations to your guest list, and then track responses.
She can work with you to choose the menu, get quotes from local caterers or restaurants, and then schedule delivery.
Flowers, decorations, paper products, table/chair/tent rentals and more, can all be arranged for you, on time and on budget.
Your VA has done this before, so her experience might also help in surprising ways — she may even make some suggestions for things you haven’t thought of yet, or cover details you might have otherwise forgotten.
She can also find help for the after-party clean-up!
Summertime solved. Be with the people you love most, without the pressure.
Vacation Stress — Shouldn’t that be a contradiction in terms?
Robert & Julia (names changed) wanted to take their family on a memorable summer getaway, but they both have demanding careers, and were having trouble finding the time to plan their trip.
Enter their VA.
A Virtual Assistant took care of researching destinations, and found them the perfect resort to suit their interest in water sports and gourmet dining, while offering plenty of fun for the kids, too.
The Assistant was even able to coordinate travel plans, so Julia’s parents could join them for a few days to enjoy their grandchildren (and give the couple some much-needed quality time alone).
They all had an amazing time, and were able to relax and enjoy themselves together without getting bogged down in logistical concerns.
Learn to Love the Lead-Up
Scientists have found that a significant portion of the enjoyment derived from taking a vacation lies in the anticipation phase. Excitement builds as the departure date approaches, and having a fun trip to look forward to can be a motivator to get important tasks done.
When a busy lifestyle adds extra pressure, it can rob you of full enjoyment. This is why getting a little extra assistance can make all the difference.
With some contracted help, you can focus on your areas of expertise. Your VA will take care of the rest.
How can a Virtual Assistant help you with your travel plans?
Until someone invents a way to add hours to the day and diminish our need for sleep, a Virtual Assistant will always be a wise decision.
When it comes to travel, researching destinations, booking flights and hotels, finding the best excursions, coordinating itineraries for group members traveling from different departure cities, airport transfer reservations, purchasing trip insurance, renting a car and more, all take time.
In our modern lives, time is a rare and precious resource. A Virtual Assistant can allow you reserve some for yourself, and help you enjoy your vacation without having to sweat every detail.