Building a business can turn into an tiresome chore if you are not careful. The more business you accomplish, the 
more administrative tasks you have; the more time you spend on administrative tasks, the less time you have to generate new business. That’s where an Online Business Manager can help. They can work for one business owner or more than one, performing a wide variety of business-related tasks that will save time and money, all while working from their own office.
The online business manager takes the role of the temp and elevates it to the status of Partnership. Because the they are self-employed, and dependent on referrals and steady work flow from existing clients, they can be the perfect solution for a busy entrepreneur.
An Online Business Manager offers several advantages over a paid employee, with all the benefits of outsourcing. They save the business owner employee tax and benefits issues while demonstrating the loyalty and steadiness of a company employee.
As more and more businesses move their marketing and communications to the Internet, virtual assistance becomes the obvious solution to staffing problems. It can specialize in a variety of business related support roles such as real estate transaction coordination, calendar management, paralegal support and data entry. It all depends on what the business owner needs.
Below is a short list of tasks that can be delegated:
* Schedule appointments
* Maintain client database
* Research online job postings for prospective employees
* Create Listings flyers, relocation packets and email marketing
* Online Marketing management such as blogging and social media
* Graphic design for logos, branding and other advertising options
* Monthly newsletter
* Bookkeeping and payroll management
* Create marketing material for open house
* PowerPoint presentations for speaking engagements
* Travel arrangements
* Event planning and management
* Website design and upkeep
* Press releases
* E-zine articles
Other advantages include not having to provide office space, worry about being late/leaving early, or calling in to say that the babysitter is sick. The online business manager can be flexible with their schedule, making it feasible to work with several clients at a time, but offering undivided attention to each.
How much does an online business manager cost?
Many business owners choose to pay a on a monthly basis for a package of services customized for their needs .
Another option involves single project rates that are based on an hourly fee anywhere from $20 to $40 dollars an hour.
The more specialized the task, for example, Graphic Design or Website Creation, the higher the charge.
As the world turns more to the internet, wireless communication and social media to conduct business, utilizing the skills of an Online Business Manager become more appealing and cost effective. Contact us today for a free consultation and learn more about what we can do for your business growth.
