Over the last few decades, the business world has witnessed many changes, though none perhaps more impactful than the rise of remote work. With the increased acceptance of remote workers and virtual work environments, there has been increased interest in the use of virtual assistants (VAs), who can be independent contractors or hail from a specialized staffing company.
VAs can handle a number of different tasks within a business, from administrative duties to marketing, customer service support, and more. Gidon Levy, CEO of virtual assistant agency Remote CoWorker, has seen the virtual work landscape emerge and change in recent years — especially in the Asia-Pacific region, where many VAs hail from.
“The Asia-Pacific region is going through a period of dynamic growth and development, and the trend of Business Process Outsourcing to Asia continues to rise,” Levy says, whose company brings highly-trained and multi-skilled VAs to businesses across a variety of global industries.
The Business Process Outsourcing (virtual assistant) market is slated to reach $107.4 billion by 2028 in the Asia-Pacific region alone. Virtual assistants are revolutionizing business growth, especially in the post-pandemic world, where remote workers are more accepted than ever before.
The rise and role of VAs
While automation and working from home are nothing new, the rise of VAs comes on the heels of tech innovations that have made it easier than ever to work for any company, from anywhere in the world — regardless of where one lives. “Virtual assistants empower businesses,” Levy explains. “By offloading time-consuming tasks to these skilled remote workers, businesses can refocus their efforts on essential operations.”
It’s common for small business and startup founders to take on far too many tasks on their own, spreading themselves thin until their ventures ultimately suffer. In this capacity, VAs can become true lifesavers for business leaders by taking on tasks that may otherwise prevent leaders from doing what they do best: generating ideas that directly impact their bottom line.
Along with the ability to free up business leaders’ time, one of the biggest benefits hiring a virtual assistant can bring to a company is the proven productivity boost that comes along with VA help. Studies show that virtual assistants can increase productivity by up to 13%.
“It’s akin to having a productivity superpower at your disposal, allowing you to achieve more in less time,” says Levy. “At Remote CoWorker, we offer a bevy of experienced and professional VAs to help businesses stay on top of the daily challenges they face, especially as they attempt to scale. We assess the needs of our clients and assign the best VA for the job. Our team will ensure all your processes are followed, and your Remote CoWorker will always be in a position to deliver on what is expected of them.”
How Remote CoWorker helps businesses achieve success
Remote CoWorker was founded in 2013, long before the meteoric rise of remote workers that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic. Levy’s background in entrepreneurship equipped him with the tools and insight required to properly start and grow not only his own business, but also help other founders and leaders scale theirs.
“Growing a business requires strategic thinking and laser-sharp focus,” Levy explains. “Virtual assistants expertly handle the day-to-day minutiae, freeing you to concentrate on critical tasks that truly drive your success.”
Through his various business ventures, Levy became an expert in streamlining business processes and effective outsourcing, especially regarding operations out of the Philippines, which has since become a popular source location for VAs. The idea for Remote CoWorker was born from Levy’s experience with these professionals, and he worked tirelessly to build an agency that would give businesses around the world access to the range of skills offered by VAs.
“Your time as an entrepreneur is invaluable,” Levy asserts, “but it often gets buried under a mountain of emails and menial tasks. We aim to change that by entrusting these tasks to skilled professionals, giving you back the time you deserve to pursue your passions and business growth.”
Remote CoWorker provides companies with VAs who can help with customer support, back-office tasks, technical needs, billing, social media, and more. Clients are allowed to interview VAs to find the right fit, conduct meetings to iron out the details with the VA project manager, and rest easy knowing that the VAs undergo ongoing professional training. The company offers multiple plans to fit most budgets, and has enjoyed a wealth of positive reviews from past and present clients.
Virtual assistants can be an incredibly cost-effective and productive way of growing one’s business, giving founders time to focus on creative idea generation and innovation. With Remote CoWorker, Levy and his team have leveraged the incredible amount of multifaceted skills coming out of the Philippines to help companies around the world grow, improve service, and save time.
