Get organised before looking for a Virtual Assistant. It will help you get a better and more effective result. It doesn’t mean you need to be on top of every little detail before you hire a Virtual Assistant. Just spend some time on preparation before you start and your Virtual Assistant search is more likely to succeed.
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My earlier posts guide you through some issues to consider when starting to work with a Virtual Assistant. Some of the most useful for an outsourcing novice are:
- Virtual Assistant Checklist – Do You Need A VA?
- My Top 3 Tips for Getting off to a Great Start With a Virtual Assistant
The posts in the Working With A Virtual Assistant and the What Is A Virtual Assistant categories also give some great tips on how to get the best from a relationship with a Virtual Assistant.
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To help you get an idea of the frustrations you can encounter when trying to get organised, below is a mind-map I created for Café & Restaurant clients to help them figure out which areas they most need help with. It was created for one specific industry but the issues are similar in other industries.
The most important thing to remember is: the more time you put into being clear about what you need – the better the overall experience will be.
Hopefully you’re more confident on how a Virtual Assistant can help you. Why not take advantage of my free 30 minute consultation? We can discuss how a Virtual Assistant could work with your business. Just book at time or drop me an email.
