Brian Wallace January 15, 2021 The pandemic and resulting lockdowns made it clear that the remote workforce is a valuable resource. Employers were forced to get their teams working from home immediately and it’s no secret that a lot of companies got off to a rocky start. Once things clicked into place, however, employers and … Continue reading How to Leverage Virtual Assistants to Create an Unfair Advantage
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Do You Know Your Virtual Assistant?
Susan Poirier November 19, 2020 Your virtual assistant is more than that amazing avatar behind the company name that gets your SH** done in a timely manner. We are your left hand, right hand, and perhaps a toe or two that manages all those business nuisances and trying tasks so you can focus your most … Continue reading Do You Know Your Virtual Assistant?
How to Become a Virtual Assistant
Matt Harrison July 20, 2020 As a virtual assistant, you’ll essentially be running your own business. As your own boss, you will be responsible for finding and retaining clients. To become a virtual assistant, therefore, you must be ready to embrace an entrepreneurial mindset. When starting this solopreneur business, you also need some basic business … Continue reading How to Become a Virtual Assistant
Hiring a Virtual Assistant for Entrepreneurs: Why It’s So Hard to Let Go
Jeff J. Hunter July 13, 2020 For many entrepreneurs, hiring a virtual assistant is something that sits at the bottom of their “to do” list for months or even years. They know that delegating is a powerful tool. They’ve heard stories of others who’ve cleared time in their schedules, made more money, and grown their … Continue reading Hiring a Virtual Assistant for Entrepreneurs: Why It’s So Hard to Let Go
What Does a Virtual Assistant Do?
Matt Harrison July 13, 2020 A virtual assistant is today’s go-to source for online and offline business assistance all over the globe. But have you ever asked yourself what a virtual assistant actually does? In this article, we will discuss the different kinds of virtual assistants and what they typically do. What is a Virtual … Continue reading What Does a Virtual Assistant Do?
How Humanizing Virtual Assistants Earns Consumer Trust
How Humanizing Virtual Assistants Earns Consumer Trust by Laurie Sullivan @lauriesullivan, January 2, 2020 Giving human qualities — both emotionally and visual, physically — to virtual assistants could prompt people to reveal more personal information to brands than they otherwise would, according to a multi-phase study led by researchers in computer science and mathematics. It also … Continue reading How Humanizing Virtual Assistants Earns Consumer Trust
What To Do When Your Virtual Assistant Isn’t Working Out
Karen Repoli — November 30, 2019 Follow @karenrepoli A good virtual assistant is an amazing help to your online business and can be the difference between stagnant profits and huge growth. Many entrepreneurs can’t survive without them. However, sometimes there are problems that need to be resolved in order for your VA to be the … Continue reading What To Do When Your Virtual Assistant Isn’t Working Out
Best Practices for Onboarding Your New Virtual Assistant
Karen Repoli — November 21, 2019 Follow @karenrepoli When you first hire a virtual assistant, you may dread the thought of training them to do all of your myriad tasks. However, if you searched for and hired an experienced VA, you may be pleasantly surprised that she is already a pro with the systems and … Continue reading Best Practices for Onboarding Your New Virtual Assistant
How to Find and Hire Your Ideal Virtual Assistant
Karen Repoli — November 7, 2019 Follow @karenrepoli Where to Find the Ideal Candidates You’ve decided it’s time to outsource some of your business tasks to a virtual assistant but now you’re wondering where to find him or her and once you do find likely candidates what is the hiring process? Since this is a … Continue reading How to Find and Hire Your Ideal Virtual Assistant
Budget Considerations Before You Hire a Virtual Assistant
Karen Repoli — October 31, 2019 Follow @karenrepoli You should budget for outsourcing well before hiring a virtual assistant. It’s is a big step for any business and your business should be making a profit first so you’ve got the funds to invest. Many business owners set aside a portion of their profits each month … Continue reading Budget Considerations Before You Hire a Virtual Assistant