We can say that in times of prosperity, when the economy grows and expands, outsource some activities of our business, hiring a virtual Assistant or other professional services is something natural. However, what happens in moments in which things are stopped, and we are facing problems to get clients? We sharpen the pencil and evaluate how reduce expenses for effectively using the resources we have available. If you’ve not considered virtual assistance services, it’s time to do it! The virtual assistants contribute to the growth of your business and collaborate in activities that allow you to get new customers and retain existing customers. Below, you will find some tasks in which a virtual assistant can add value to your business. When resources are scarce, we must assign them to the activities that contribute to the increase in turnover. Here you have 3 specific activities that you can develop together to your virtual assistant who, as entrepreneurial independent, provide ideas and actions to achieve new clients: conduct surveys to your target audience or niche: this not only allows you to obtain relevant information about your potential customers but also expose you to them. Carry out some basic competitive intelligence: will allow you to know that you are doing your competition, specific activities to communicate their services and attract new customers, etc. Exchange ideas (brainstorming) on possible actions to: attract new clients develop new products carry out promotions prioritize activities interesting thing of having a virtual assistant on your computer is who, like you, she is also an independent professional – one enterprising – and experiencing your same challenges. He has experience and will share with you to help you achieve your goals more easily. As an entrepreneur you probably very well understand the value that can add a colleague or, if applicable, an experienced virtual assistant – when making decisions in your business.