Virtual Assistant Training Blog
Are you excited about your business?
The life of an entrepreneur can be wonderful - most times it is. You're in control of your own schedule, you can work as much as you want or as little (depending on your goals), you can go bigger, stay smaller, make your own rules, write your own plan and you're not...
Statistics Show Homeshoring (Even in Recession) Is Worth a Second Look
Last week the bloggers at oDesk brought some stats to the table that might surprise business owners who've long assumed offshoring is the only affordable option for business process outsourcing (BPO). Turns out homeshoring is not only making gains, but some skilled...
Creating a Hook
In today's competitive market we all need a reason to stand out from the crowd. Something that will make people remember you. I am sure that you will agree that after you meet 20 or 30 insurance agents, because let's face it every networking group has one, it is hard...
Delegation Means More Control, Not Less
Many business owners have a difficult time delegating because they feel like they are giving up control. I'm here to tell you that statement couldn't be further from the truth! Delegating doesn't mean giving up control. It means gaining control. As a business owner,...
It’s All In The Relationships, Really
Who would have guessed that relationship building skills would be a criteria for being a business owner? Sure, you need to be able to get along with people and be appealing to those that you want to sell your services and products to but getting into a "relationship?"...
Partnering With The Lowest Priced VA You Can Find = Risky
I spend quite a bit of time pondering VA rates, both from the perspective of a client and the virtual assistant him/herself. I was reading a blog written by someone looking to partner with a VA - which is great - however, the first comment was one that made mention of...
Have your Virtual Assistant bring your dead clients back to life in 2009
Are you finding in your small business that New Year sales are off to a slow start? If so, you're not alone as most small businesses typically have a lull period at the beginning of the New Year. Take this down time to prepare for your business year ahead. Hire a...
Online Collaboration Software: Are VAs Working Well in the Cloud or Are Their Heads Just In the Clouds?
Online collaboration software seems to be catching on amongst the virtual assistants I know, but especially those who have multiple projects on the go or work in a multi-VA/multi-contractor environment. Yet, despite the productivity benefits of using programs like...
How To Ensure Your New Year’s Resolutions for Your Business Will Be a Success?
Contributed by Ruth Martin Why is it that we get so wrapped up with making resolutions at New Years? I don't know how many times I heard people, in December, say, "In the New Year, I'm not going to ...." or "Next year is the year I am going to make some changes"....
Communication is Key When Working with a VA
I was recently asked what my top three tips were for business owners who are considering working with a VA. My number one tip was communication! Communication is the foundation for just about any relationship, but especially one where the two people don't see each...
