Freelancers Can Delegate More Than They Realize with Catherine Price

Freelance science journalist Catherine Price has worked for herself almost her entire career. Since she’s always been a team of one, she never considered the possibility of hiring help.

She was vaguely familiar with the concept of virtual assistants, but she thought they were people who could help with calendar management or booking flights. The things Catherine needed a hand with weren’t logistical, so she assumed she would be doing it all by herself forever.

That is until she met a fellow freelancer on a work trip abroad. A conversation with this compatriot about how she used a VA to help her stay on top of all her work opened Catherine's eyes to the possibility of partnering with a VA. Now, Catherine credits her VA relationship with reducing stress in her life, something she knows a lot about: It's her area of focus in her scientific writing.

Virtual assistants can do so much more than just logistical tasks. If you think it’s all calendar and inbox management, think again! Ask the VAs or agencies you interview about their full suite of offerings. It’s probably broader than you think.
Be open to constantly refining your way of working with your VA. Keep the lines of communication open, and enjoy the process of finding new efficiencies together.
Your virtual assistant is a person with thoughts, feelings, and a life outside of work. Be sure to treat them like one!

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