When a Business Needs Help: Three Best Practices
Do you need help? Start with part one of the series here: Three Signs That It’s Time to Get Some Help Now that we've established the value of a VA, let's talk about best practices. How can you make the most of your partnership with a Virtual Assistant? I'll keep this short and sweet! Three Best Practices for Working with a Virtual Assistant 1. Communicate! First, communicate your needs! Your [...]
When a Business Needs Help: Three Ways to Measure a VA’s Value
Do you need help? Start with part one of the series here: Three Signs That It's Time to Get Some Help If you've decided you need help, probably one of your next questions is: Can I really afford to get help? What you can and can't afford depends on two factors: what your priorities are, and what value you will get from spending the money. I may [...]
When a Business Needs Help: Three Virtual Assistant Vetting Tips
Do you need help? Read parts one and two of the series here: Three Signs That It’s Time to Get Some Help | Three Types of Help to Choose From It is important that the Virtual Assistant you choose to work with is a good fit for you and your business. I recommend talking to a few candidates on the phone (or on a video chat) to see if you click [...]
When a Business Needs Help: Three Types of Help
Do you need help? Read part one of the series here: Three Signs That It's Time to Get Some Help At some point, a one-(wo)man business has to hire help, partner with some other talented professionals, or suffer the consequences: stagnation, burnout, and disenchantment. I would encourage you to begin to weigh the benefits and risks of moving forward and getting some help in one of these three forms. Three [...]
When a Business Needs Help: Three Signs That it’s Time
Do You Need Help? The truth: you already know whether or not you need help. As you go through your day, it's probably in the back of your mind. "I could really use some help. I have so much to do! How am I going to get everything done?" If that little voice isn't clear enough for you, however, here are three other signs that it's time to [...]
Is My To-Do List Doable?
I am a list-maker. I love lists. I write things down in lists so that I don't spend entirely too much brain power silently reciting my list as I try to memorize it. Believe me, that's a real productivity-killer. I also get a lot out of seeing my tasks written out. It gives them a bit of physical substance, and it makes it easier for me to sort [...]
