Who Shouldn’t Hire A Virtual Assistant?
The title says it all – as much as I like to think of virtual assistants being able to do everything an on-site assistant can do, there are some people who are just not suited to working with a VA. So how do you know if your business would be improved by hiring someone or […]
The employee mentality
I used to have an employee who came in every morning and answered my cheery “How are you this morning?” with “I’m not dead…yet.” in a deadpan monotone. When he handed in his notice and gave us his company mobile phone back we actually found a diary entry saying “March 15th: Get a life”. Um, […]
MultiVA: How to secure the relationship
I had a really sad phone call last week – a VA called me up to ask if I could help her, and unfortunately there wasn’t a lot I could do, as the horse had bolted. However, she did agree to let me tell her story (anonymously of course) to act as a warning for […]
What is a VA?
A virtual assistant (VA) provides administrative support and specialised services to businesses, entrepreneurs, executives, managers and other busy people. They are highly skilled independent contractors who make use of the advances in modern technology to complete assignments via the Internet, email, floppy or CD. Traditional methods such as regular mail and overnight courier are also […]
Benefits of Using A Virtual Assistant
Here’s 10 reasons you really need to hire a VA for your business: VAs offer flexibility – they are available outside of normal hours, have no minimum hour commitment and are only paid for the hours they work. VAs have a vested interest in the success of your business, so client confidentiality is paramount and […]