Virtual Assistants (VA) are pretty awesome, right? They save you time, stress and angsting about those boring jobs by just taking them off your hands. I bet you keep your VA busy with all the usual things - data entry, tidying up your diary, probably loading your blog...
The number one reason businesses don't outsource is that they think they can't afford it. While affordability is always a valid concern, quite often business owners make this assumption without taking into account the opportunity cost of all the time, money and...
Imagine arriving at your desk and having a to-do list full of tasks that are enjoyable, meaningful, or relatively easy. It sounds like a bit of a dream, doesn’t it? No more slogging your way through things you find difficult or that bore the pants off you. And how can...
When you first started your business, did you think you would simply make money from what you love to do? Makes sense right... put in the work and the money comes in for you to spend. Easy, right? Then reality kicks in. Running a business can be exhilarating and...
When you first started your business, you were most likely neck-deep in it, multi-tasking, wearing all the hats, and taking care of every last detail. We are willing to bet you had a questionable work/life balance and very little time for anything else! However, as a...
It is exciting to get to a point in your business where you can outsource. Hiring a virtual assistant (VA) is often an important step for a business. By delegating tasks that are time-consuming, complicated, or just downright tedious, you gain more time and energy to...
Have you told people that you are thinking of hiring a VA? It is safe to say that you have had a whole bunch of responses in return. One of the most popular is probably that you should hire a VA from overseas as they are cheaper. That comment is partially true. You...
Do you feel like you're a slave to your email inbox? Perhaps its time to hand over your email management to a virtual assistant? The idea of having someone else take control of your email inbox might seem a little daunting at first, but in reality, it can streamline...
There are plenty of great articles out there about how to find a virtual personal assistant and what to look for in a virtual personal assistant, but what we sometimes forget is that there are two parts to this relationship. Just as everyone has heard horror stories...
Do you use MailChimp to send your e-newsletters? While there are plenty of excellent email marketing systems out there, MailChimp certainly seems to be one of the more popular ones for small businesses. Email newsletters are an excellent way to regularly communicate...
Are you finding outsourcing difficult? Outsourcing: sometimes it's a dirty word. Do you find it hard to let go and trust someone else to take care of some of your business tasks? Today, in this ‘behind the scenes’ blog, I’m sharing with you my struggles around this...
How do you choose the right Virtual Assistant? Google ‘Virtual Assistant NZ’ and over 800,000 hits come up. It can be overwhelming, so how do you know where to start when searching for the right person or team for you? A good Virtual Assistant is going to be a key...