Being organized is something that’s essential for you, the sales person, business owner, or entrepreneur. Days can be long, hard and not go as planned. After a long day out in the field, organizing the events from the day is not appealing. So to prepare you for those crazy days, I’ve come up with a […]
For most, the Virtual Assistant world is new ground. Most don’t know how to find a Virtual Assistant and once one is found, the collaborating process can seem messy. Below I’ve highlighted several common mistakes that business owners make when getting started working with a Virtual Assistant. 1. Being Unprepared Working with a Virtual Assistant […]
As a Virtual Assistant (VA), I get many questions. Most people I interact with do not know what a Virtual Assistant is or what one can do for them. I come across very few people that know what we do! So I decided to put together a list of the most frequently asked questions I […]
With the new year around the corner, now is the time to launch your business forward! Here are just a few of the benefits of investing into a Virtual Assistant! Access to extensive knowledge and expertise Freedom to focus on priorities Cost-effective Efficient and reliable team member Business flexibility More time to focus on revenue-driven […]
Because we are imperfect people living in an imperfect world, the relationship with your Virtual Assistant may not be what you expected. Since you are no doubt working online, you may not be able to meet to ensure a smooth working relationship. Here are 5 tips to help you have a successful relationship with your […]
Many people tell me that they are skeptical of utilizing a Virtual Assistant or don’t know how it’s more beneficial than an employee. I understand the idea of utilizing a Virtual Assistant is a foreign idea to some (or many) for the small business owner or non-profit! So let’s compare an employee to a Virtual […]
With so many parts to running a business, you need the right players for each part to keep your business healthy and strong. Struggling to do it all yourself creates shortages in your business. As you wander through the maze of what it takes to sustain your business these shortages create gaps that you cannot […]
Being a Virtual Assistant, I’ve heard a range of reasons why business people put off utilizing a Virtual Assistant. I’ll briefly address some of them here: I don’t know what tasks to give to a Virtual Assistant. Think of four or five things that you can do well and are valuable to your business. What’s […]
It’s simple really. No 5-step process, no best-selling book to read, or product to buy. All you need to do is delegate your administrative tasks. Even if you are faster than everyone else, you will still be better off paying someone to do your tasks for you. Now you may be wondering why pay someone […]
I know, I know, giving up control is really hard to do, especially for type A personalities, like myself. If you’re trying to grow your business alone then you aren’t going to get very far. There’s just not enough hours in the day to get everything done. Running around, like a chicken with its head […]
Would you like to reduce your daily workload and increase your business revenue? I’m sure the answer is “yes”! As an entrepreneur, the success of your business (or failure) depends on you! But it also depends on how you manage your time. Before you burn out, restructure your business to include utilizing a Virtual Assistant. […]
Being a Virtual Assistant for 6 years now, I’ve heard the gamut on why entrepreneurs just don’t want to pull the trigger and hire a Virtual Assistant. The reasons range from being scared of losing control, to not wanting to pay for help, to not having time to train, to not knowing how to get […]
