Ready to use a Virtual Assistant? 24 questions to ask before hiring
Ready to use a Virtual Assistant? Great. Once you have shortlisted your potential candidates think about the questions you are going to ask. Now, don't skip this step. It's really important that you take the time to get on the phone or Skype with prospective VAs. By talking to them, you're going to be able to tell if there's a 'connection' or not. And asking these questions will give you a better idea of where they stand on different things and whether they love what they d
Discover 5 Ways to Successfully Delegate to a Virtual Assistant
Delegating for some is easy, others struggle - and when you are delegating to a Virtual Assistant, someone you may not have met, it is important to get it right. Here are five tips to help you successfully delegate to your Virtual Assistant. 1. Take time and be clear about the tasks you want to delegate and the results you want to achieve Write everything down either on a to-do list, or brainstorm with a mind map, whichever method works to capture all your tasks. With the tas
5 Telltale Signs it’s Time to Hire a Virtual Assistant
No two businesses are alike, and no two people are either, so it’s difficult to say “When X happens, hire a Virtual Assistant.” Some people will tell you to hire one immediately even if you're just starting your business. Others will tell you to wait until you're bringing in a profit. So, basically it's more of a personal preference and what you feel is right for you. However, there are definitely some telltale signs that you need to start outsourcing. 1. You can't keep up wi
