Business Tools Archives - Beatrice Ten-Thye

[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...

[VA Tip] – What do I need to do and know before the interview with a Virtual Assistant?

Sep 21, 2017 | Business Tools, Productivity, Relationships, Virtual Assistance, Virtual Assistant Tips

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...

[VA Tip] How Does A Virtual Assistant Work?

Sep 18, 2017 | Business Tools, Relationships, Virtual Assistant Tips

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...