Hiring a Reactive Virtual Assistant vs. a Proactive One
When it comes to looking for and hiring the right VA, you want to look at the difference between someone who is reactive versus someone who is proactive as it will make a HUGE difference in your...
View ArticleWorking with a Virtual Assistant for the First Time
I received a question on my Formspring account, which you can reach at www.formspring.me/erinblaskie, which asked, “I’m looking at learning more about virtual assistants and how they could benefit me...
View ArticleVirtual Assistance Q&A with Total Attorneys Radio
On Wednesday, July 13, I did a Blog Talk Radio interview with Total Attorneys on the subject of communicating effectively with your virtual assistant. The radio program featured Kevin Chern (Total...
View Article3 Things to Consider Before Hiring a Virtual Assistant
Virtual assistants can be an amazing addition to any business. Virtual assistants provide support to business owners but do so from their own home or office. Assistance can come in the form of...
View ArticleWorking with a Virtual Assistant – It’s Too Expensive
This is the first post in a series. The series will explore some of the common hesitations when it comes to outsourcing and delegating work to a virtual assistant. Our hope is to shed some light on...
View ArticleWorking with a Virtual Assistant – I’m Not Clear and Lack Direction
This is the second post in a series. The series will explore some of the common hesitations when it comes to outsourcing and delegating work to a virtual assistant. Our hope is to shed some light on...
View ArticleEmpower Your Virtual Assistant or Virtual Team
When I am speaking with people who use the services of a virtual assistance company, I often hear the same thing over and over again: “I have trouble letting go” or “I don’t want to relinquish control”...
View ArticleWorking with a Virtual Assistant – No Experience
This is the third post in a series. The series will explore some of the common hesitations when it comes to outsourcing and delegating work to a virtual assistant. Our hope is to shed some light on...
View ArticleMoving from One of the Peeps to the Head Honcho
In a recent article on MSN’s Business on Main, Joanna Krotz answers a reader’s question about moving into a boss role and how to do so effectively and without stepping on anyone’s toes. I thought it...
View ArticleHow to Be a Basecamp Power User [Video]
This video explains how to be a Basecamp power user as it relates to outsourcing work to a virtual team (or even an in-person team). I cover the best practices, how to make sure your team gets notified...
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