How to Train Your Assistant. (Easy and Comprehensive)
You are busy – and that’s why you are hiring an assistant. You want a high-performing no. 2 to keep you organized and performing at your best. But like most entrepreneurs, you may feel you lack the bandwidth to give your assistant the comprehensive training they need to be that high-value member of your team. […]
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 […]
