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How to find the right VA, set the relationship up right, and make the most of what should be a mutually beneficial awesome partnership. Enjoy!
How to find the right VA, set the relationship up right, and make the most of what should be a mutually beneficial awesome partnership. Enjoy!
For years, we have been talking about how Virtual Assistants here in Australia are different from our cheaper offshore counterparts. But how do you decide which options will suit you best? Here's the key points you need to consider to make the best choice for your business.
While I’ve been shouting up and down the street within the Aussie VA groups recently about how frustrating it is to see new VAs pricing themselves at the same rates (and sometimes even lower) than I was charging as a new VA almost 2 decades ago, it’s come to my attention that many Aussie business owners don’t realise that this is happening in the VA industry and that it’s a huge problem.
The age-old issue of the title ‘Virtual Assistant’ and what it actually means, seems to have never been resolved, is continually tripping people up and causing confusing in the market. Over the last 5-10 years I’ve been trying to convince everyone that the term ‘Virtual Assistant’ should refer to the collective of business owners providing B2B services, remotely. The industry title. So what's the problem?
If you’re considering outsourcing your reception to an Australian virtual receptionist, here’s everything you need to know. Find Australian Virtual Assistants at Virtually Yours.
If you’re considering outsourcing your reception to an Australian virtual receptionist, here’s everything you need to know. Find Australian Virtual Assistants at Virtually Yours.
How Covid19 is putting a strain on friendships Right now, during Covid19, we have a sharp focus on the ‘haves’ and the ‘have nots’. The ‘haves’ of the world still have their jobs or are still running their businesses amongst the insanity of Covid19. The ‘have nots’ have either had a massive reduction in income [...]
When we grow our businesses we end up growing our team to include a number of people who become valuable resources or contributors to our business. When learning about setting up a business, some of these terms can be a little confusing so I'm here to share a list of business contributor definitions.
How many times have you heard of clients being absolute, total arseholes? For me it’s a daily thing. Client sending short, abrupt and accusing emails to their contractors? Calling out of regular business hours? Expecting a return call straight away forgetting that other people have LIVES, and other commitments other than THEM? Clients taking forever to pay their bills? Constantly negotiating rates and questioning every minute spent on a task. I’m sick of it.
Having one VA or a team of VAs has the amazing benefit of saving you time and allowing you to focus on what you do best. We all know this. But what we also need to realise is that when you have a team – of one, two or more, you will need to step up and lead them.
Let’s face it, running your own business isn’t as glamourous as you pretend. It’s hectic, it’s a lot of hard work, and it’s taken over your life… But your hard work is paying off, the money is flowing in, so you start to think of what you could achieve if you had a little more time. You know you’re being held back by tasks that other people could do – and they could probably do it faster and/or better. It’s easier to keep plodding along though isn’t it? I mean, who has the TIME to tell other people how to do their work? NO more excuses! It’s time to get a Virtual Assistant (a VA)…