Paying a virtual assistant for just one hour could get your:
1. Email or customer service managed
2. Website content updated
3. Blog posts scheduled
4. Marketing material sent
5. Autoresponder messages loaded
6. Article or press release submitted
Or perhaps a combination of these. One hour, that’s all it takes to reduce the pressures of administrative tasks. So what could you […]
April 22, 2008 – 11:24 am
1. Record a 1-3 minute mp3 audio about a topic
2. Edit and create a slide show for the mp3 audio
3. Make title slides with words and sync them to the points your audio
4. Create 3-6 slides for a 1-3 minute movie.
5. Render as a WMV movie file
6. Upload the video to www.tubemogul.com
7. Tag your video […]
Keep the following in mind when hiring a VA.
Skills & Software
Payment type/frequency
Communication preferences
Tracking of hours and project progress
Be clear with expectations from the beginning
Check references and talk to current and former clients
Non-Disclosure agreements
Trial period
It may take a few tries. Do your homework, proactively look and you’ll find the perfect assistant.
Alice Seba: Ready to make your […]
Implementing a help desk system takes some organization and time, but will save you lots of time down the road.
Separate Departments
Allows for outsourcing different types of requests to various assistants.
Ability to Save Responses
Create replies to repeat questions and problems.
Anyone Can Easily Step In
In case of an emergency, it’s easy for someone to take over while […]
It is inevitable that all internet marketers will reach that point in the evolution of their business where they need to seek assistance to keep up with the growing work load. The most economical places to outsource this work load usually requires excellent communication skills. The best thing you can do now is to start […]
It’s time to get excited about working again. Make a list of all the tasks you hate doing or take too much time. These cause procrastination and decreased productivity and should be the first things you outsource. A few common outsourcing tasks include:
Customer Service
Bookkeeping
Packing & Shipping
Programming
Content Writing
Affiliate Management
Moderating Message Boards
Article Submission
Alice Seba: Ready to make […]
March 18, 2008 – 12:28 pm
When starting out with an assistant it’s pretty easy keeping track of their work, but as you grow into a team of helpers, it can get pretty hectic. When you get to that point (or before) a task management system will make things run much smoother.
This type of software makes it easy to see projects, […]
Is your VA comfortable talking to you? If your virtual assistant doesn’t feel comfortable telling you that s/he is having a problem that may affect the work, you’ll need to build communication skills and trust. Creating a trusting atmosphere helps ensure that problems are addressed early, work quality is maintained, and your business runs smoothly. […]
March 13, 2008 – 12:15 pm
If the numbers side of your business gets you all worked up (and not in a good way), take that first step and call a few bookkeepers or accountants. Ask other business owners in your field if they have a recommendation.
Make it a goal to find someone to take care of your books for you […]
February 29, 2008 – 8:24 am
Are you ready to outsource? Maybe or maybe not. Unless you have well thought out plans, detailed written instructions, and a list of passwords/links needed for the project you aren’t ready to outsource. It’s like playing follow-the-leader and YOU are the leader. If you want your project to be completed in the most efficient and […]
