Business Tools Archives - Beatrice Ten-Thye

[VA Tip] Why you need to write a Business Plan

Jan 15, 2019 | AssistU, AssistU trained Virtual Assistant, Business Tools

It is 10 years ago that I was one of 6 participants in what at the time was called “Virtual Training Program (VTP)” by AssistU. While nowadays it’s called “Virtual Mentoring Program” and a self-study course, during our 40-week program the...

[VA Tip] How do you evaluate the past year and plan for the new Year

Jan 3, 2019 | Business Tools, Productivity, Virtual Assistance, Virtual Assistant Tips

2018 has ended and the New Year started. If you haven’t yet, this is a good time to give yourself some feedback and evaluate what went well; what didn’t go well? How can you improve the areas that didn’t go well? My typical year-end thoughts!!...

[VA Tip] What qualities do you want your VA to have?

Sep 24, 2018 | AssistU trained Virtual Assistant, Business Tools

I’ve often wondered what the most important qualities are that a Virtual Assistant should have. So, just for fun I created a WordArt with qualities that I want in my business, that make me enjoy my work more, and that represent the relationship that my client...

[VA Tip] How to be prepared when the unexpected happens and it’s up to you

Aug 16, 2018 | Business Tools, Efficiency, Productivity, Virtual Assistance

Lately, I’ve been taking to other VAs who brought up the question of how to protect their clients best in case they weren’t available. Here are two scenarios that I can think of: This one is an easy one: Your VA takes a vacation – I wrote a post...

You Know You Cannot Do It All Alone, So Why Do You?

Feb 28, 2018 | Business Tools, Productivity, Relationships, Virtual Assistance

I am stepping away form my VA series for this week – I am so excited about this video which aims to help entrepreneurs not only realize that they cannot do it all alone but how the right support can benefit their business tremendously. My colleague Mary...

[VA Tip] – How would I find my perfect VA?

Sep 28, 2017 | Business Tools, Virtual Assistance, Virtual Assistant Tips

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...