Seeing as how this month is all about branding, as well as being personal history month. I thought I’d do something a little different for my “What is a Virtual Assistant” post – I’m going to share my story and tell you a little about me and how I became a Virtual Assistant. I grew […]
Here’s an awesome infographic from Working Matter Virtual Assistant – What is a Virtual Assistant. It explains what a VA is, how they work and what the common business models are. So if you’re not sure exactly what a Virtual Assistant is, or what they can do, check it out… Finding the right Virtual Assistant for
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If you’re in need of some extra help and you want to hire a Virtual Assistant but have no idea how to find one, networking is a great place to start. You can ask your friends, clients and colleagues for recommendations and for any hints or pitfalls they’ve found. You can see who is in your community that can help
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The term Virtual Assistant seems to be thrown around a lot, so it’s no wonder that at times, some people believe it always means the same thing. But there are huge differences, and not understanding them is a leading cause of disappointment when outsourcing administration functions. To help clear up the confusion, here’s a quick
Outsourcing – out·source verb (used with object) 1. (of a company or organization) to purchase (goods) or subcontract (services) from an outside supplier or source. 2. to contract out (jobs, services, etc.) a small business that outsources book keeping to an accounting firm. verb (used without object) 3. to obtain goods or services from an
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In this interview I did with Mick from Redcliffe Marketing Labs, we discuss what a Virtual Assistant is, how to find one and how to work with them.
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A somewhat tongue-in-cheek look flowchart to help you decide what type of staff member is best for your business.
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Below is an interesting infographic showing how telecommuting workers spend their time when working from home. It’s also a great opener to the discussion of the difference between a Virtual Assistant who is an independent contractor, and a teleworker who is an employee of your business. While a teleworker may be doing all the “non-work”
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Once you’ve decided that you need a Virtual Assistant, there are many reasons you might want to hire a local Virtual Assistant as opposed to a cheaper overseas Virtual Assistant. Of course, I’d prefer you hire me, but as that’s not always possible, it’s best that you know your options and you understand the
I really like this infographic from Infographic List that talks about not only how it makes sense to offload some of the things that take up your time to a Virtual Assistant, but it lists some of the things you’ll need to get sorted first. Like looking to eliminate time-wasting obstacles, organising your processes, delegating tasks and developing and measuring some
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