| Do you have a list of things to buy but no time | | | | likes, dislikes, lifestyle and types of gifts you've |
| to shop even online? Your Virtual Assistant can | | | | given in the past. |
| help. Your VA can order office supplies, books, | | | | 5. Include as much information as you can to be |
| clothes, shoes, handbags, computers, and more. A | | | | sure your VA is clear on what you need. |
| Virtual Assistant can also research the best pricing | | | | Once your Virtual Assistant has this information, |
| and shipping rates to give you the best deal for | | | | they can go to your favorite sites, place the |
| you money. | | | | order, and have it shipped to you directly. If you |
| Here are a few tips to help you delegate your | | | | are making a major purchase such as a |
| shopping needs to your Virtual Assistant: | | | | computer, printer or other office equipment, your |
| 1. Create a list of the things you need to | | | | VA can research the best deals and send you a |
| purchase and send it to your VA. If you have | | | | list of options. You can decide which one best fits |
| favorite sites you use for online shopping, include | | | | your needs and budget. After you decide which |
| that information as well. | | | | item you want, let your VA place the order and |
| 2. Provide payment information, shipping | | | | have it shipped to you. |
| information, and any special requirements or | | | | Everyone is busy these days. If you don't have |
| specifications such as size, color, or quantity. | | | | time to shop for the things you need, let your |
| 3. If you are shopping for office equipment, | | | | Virtual Assistant do it for you. Then you have the |
| provide brand names you prefer, specifications | | | | time to focus on you and your business. Why |
| you require, and a price range you can afford. | | | | worry about finding time to shop when you can |
| 4. If you are buying gifts for others and don't | | | | spend time on more important things? Talk to |
| know what you want to purchase, create a | | | | your VA today. |
| description of the person including age, gender, | | | | |