[VA Tip] – I have Hired A VA – Now What?
Congratulations! You have found your ideal Virtual Assistant ….. Only, you’re finding yourself going from elation to panic! You actually now have to hand stuff over …. Oh no! This is something most of my clients experience, especially if they are new to the concept...
[VA Tip] – How would I find my perfect VA?
Many business owners are overwhelmed thinking about interviewing VAs and having to make a decision of who to work with. The best way to find your ideal VA is via referral. Connect with friends and business relations; ask who works with a Virtual Assistant, what she...
[VA Tip] – What do I need to do and know before the interview with a Virtual Assistant?
Before you talk with any prospective VA you need to be clear on 3 things: The relationship you want to enter into (see VA Tip #1) The range of tasks you want to hand over “Must have” personality traits You need to be quite clear on what major tasks you want your...
[VA Tip] How Does A Virtual Assistant Work?
A VA is not a VA is not a VA …… VAs don’t all work the same way. I see 3 categories of VAs. They are: strictly task-oriented. project work only long-term and collaborative client relationships When you start looking for your VA, the first thing to do is determine...
[VA Tip] – At What Point Does Your Business Need A VA?
When asked whether they work with a Virtual Assistant, business owners will often respond as follows: - I cannot afford a VA - I’m experimenting with a few tools to see what I like - I can do it - I just need to work a few nights It’s imperative for the back-end...
Your Virtual Assistant Does Not Need To Be Local
Do you think that your VA needs to be living close to you? The answer is "No." Location is not the most important factor in looking for a Virtual Assistant. I've created this short video for you to help you prioritize your "My VA must have/be ..." list....
The Fear You Don’t Need to Have
You are excited, exhilarated! You have found yourself THE ideal Virtual Assistant! You did due diligence; you and your new VA talked extensively about each both, yours and her, requirements and how you both will start to design your partnership. You digested and...
Tiptoeing Into New Territory
Over the past weeks I have been introduced to a number of content-generating venues. I like the video-blog idea and created an introductory post. https://vimeo.com/175590019 I am looking forward to your thoughts; do you create videos and how do...
What’s the Deal with Fear?
What really scares you? Why are we afraid and what's behind it? FEAR! Fear is such a potent emotion that it can literally make us stick our head into the sand and stop us dead in our tracks. And yet, once we overcome a fear we feel wonderful and as if we conquered...
I don’t Know What Tasks To Give To My New VA
Sounds familiar?? I hear this often. As entrepreneurs we are geared to believe we can and should do everything ourselves and tend to think we are the only ones who can do it RIGHT. Yet, we are drowning in work, spending evenings at the office while the family...
