Advanced Invoicing Tips
Start here with Invoicing Basics. Many freelancers and small business owners tend to have problems getting paid because one or more of the following is true: The invoices are unclear or unprofessional. The invoices don't offer easy payment options. The service provider doesn't get invoices out on time. The service provider doesn't follow up on unpaid invoices. I get it! We can get swamped by more pressing work. While [...]
What the HECK is a Virtual Assistant???
My new friend Dan Alatorre asked me to explain to his readers (who also happen to be writers) WHAT in the world a Virtual Assistant is. You can read the post here on his blog! And be sure to join us on Twitter: @SavvyStories @MichelleAssist
Invoicing Basics
If you want to be paid in a timely manner, you must invoice in a timely manner. An invoice is, as David Masters says, a "culturally acceptable way of asking for money." I love that he put it that way. I would advise that before you create an invoice you make sure that you've laid out your payment terms for your clients! Clients should not be taken by surprise by [...]
Contractor or Remote Employee?
Not every contractor is a contractor. If you bring on a remote team member to support your business, you may think you automatically have a contractor, but are you treating your contractor like a contractor? According to the IRS, there are several behavioral factors that come into play when determining whether someone is a contractor or a remote employee. You may have signed a contract that specifies that the [...]
Is Your Business Branded?
Is your business branded, and is your branding consistent? In this digital age, it is crucial to nail down your branding. Branding is all about your reputation (or your business's reputation). How do you want to be seen? What should someone think of when they hear your name or see your website or business card? You can proactively and thoughtfully manage that, or you can leave it up to [...]
How Your Virtual Assistant Can Help Manage Your Inbox
If you missed my step-by-step guide to email management, jump back now and check it out! In my experience, busy professionals tend to need help with inbox management because of the sheer volume of emails that come in and because they simply have too much on their plates to keep things down to a manageable size (one page or less is my suggestion). You may be ready to acknowledge [...]
