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We celebrated Veterans Day in November here in the United States. Our church had a recognition service for the veterans in attendance. We had veterans from every time period from the Korean War to the present. My dad is 91 years old, and I slowly escorted him to the front where, with a frail voice, he stated his name and that he was proud to serve in the Navy. I was proud of him, proud of his service, and proud that he was willing to step out in front of a lot of people that he didn’t know to be recognized as a veteran.
My role was miniscule. I acted purely as a support person for my dad. The focus of the event was on the veterans.
It occurred to me that my position as a virtual assistant is similar in some ways. I am a support person for the small business owners and entrepreneurs with whom I work. The focus of their businesses, their driving force, is them! I play a role that helps keep them moving forward.
A good support person, whether someone hired to work in an office or virtually, performs many tasks that contribute to the well-being and efficiency of a business. They can provide the following:
- Administrative efficiency by managing calendars, appointments, and correspondence.
- Resource coordination through facilitating communication and collaboration.
- Problem resolution by addressing challenges and streamlining workflows.
- An information hub, serving as a central point for essential data and updates.
These individuals provide meaningful reinforcement to the business owner, allowing them to focus on their objectives.