Get More Done: 5 Ways to Leverage Your Assistant
So you’ve hired an assistant – great! An assistant helps you get more done with less time – if you use them wisely. Here are five strategies for maximizing your partnership with your assistant: 1. Strengthen Your Communication Habits Increase your efficiency with your assistant by increasing the efficiency of your communication. Connect Daily. […]
Why Hire a Virtual Assistant? (And Why NOT)
Your business is growing – that’s great! But your to-do list is growing, too – that’s not so great. Should you hire a virtual assistant? There’s a good chance you’ve seen business blogs mentioning virtual assistants. These easy-to-hire, low-cost talents can lend you their skills to knock out a few extra tasks and lighten your […]
How to Grow Your Company and Still Have Freedom
Entrepreneurs face a difficult decision: Prioritize freedom? Or prioritize growth? Most entrepreneurs start their businesses looking for increased freedom. Owning a business allows you to set your schedule and decide how much you work. At least in theory. In reality, the demands of growing a company often keep entrepreneurs in the office late. Weekends go […]
What is a Virtual Executive Assistant?
What is a virtual Executive Assistant? General definition. A virtual Executive Assistant provides support to an entrepreneur, business owner, or executive. They are “virtual” because they work remotely, not in-office. They handle administrative tasks including scheduling, inbox management, and correspondence with clients. Typically, they are fully dedicated to a specific executive or executive […]
How to Build Strong Client Relationships
The secret to long-term success? Customer confidence, satisfaction, and loyalty. So how do we build strong client relationships? We’ve put together a list of 10 habits successful entrepreneurs are using to build strong relationships with their clients: 1. Know Your Client Every client is an individual. For those providing individualized service, it’s essential to […]
Master Communication: Maintaining Client Relationships
Today’s key habit for maintaining client relationships: Master Communication. Ensure you build strong communication habits with your clients. Is your communication, efficient, valuable, and thorough? 1. Set Expectations Upfront Expectations for yourself: At the beginning of your relationship, in writing and in conversation, clearly lay out what you plan to do and your […]