We’re going to take a short detour today from the list of questions you should ask a prospective virtual assistant to discuss the importance of submitting an RFP (Request for Proposal) that gives the right amount of information to get the best results possible. Many clients don’t realize that when they submit an RFP they have an opportunity to frame their expectations, needs, and more. Virtual assistants who read a well-written RFP can learn enough [...]

Available now! The Smart Business Owner’s Guide to Virtual Assistance How to Find, Hire, and Work with a Professional Virtual Assistant This 48 page eBook will teach you: Why a VA is not an employee (and how this benefits you!) The best places to find a virtual assistant online. How to maximize your RFP (Request for Proposal) submissions so you get the best responses from the best VAs for your project – every time. The [...]

This is the second post in our series that reveals the Top 5 Things You Wanted to Know About a Virtual Assistant. Our last post explained the definition of a virtual assistant. This post will answer the question: Is a Virtual Assistant My Employee? The short answer is absolutely not. A virtual assistant is not your employee. A virtual assistant, also known as a VA, is an independent contractor that provides business support to clients [...]

You’ve made the decision to begin delegating many of the tasks that eat up your time, which in the long run eat away at your profits. Good for you, you are hiring a virtual assistant! In my last blog I gave a few suggestions on how to find a qualified virtual assistant and a few tips on finding the one who is right for you. This month I want to share how to successfully get [...]

This post is the first in a series that will answer the top 5 things you have always wanted to know about virtual assistants. Many small businesses are benefiting from partnering with virtual assistants as the VA industry continues to thrive and grow. However, there are still people that do not understand or have received misinformation about virtual assistants, their fees, the benefits, and how to work with them, etc. This informative series will answer the [...]

You’ve heard about virtual assistants and have been wondering if hiring a VA would be right for you. As a matter of fact, one of your colleagues has been noticeably more relaxed and has even started bragging about his golf game again since working with his VA. You’d like to know more about working with a virtual assistant but have been holding back because you’re not sure how to get started or maybe you’re thinking [...]

Aside from searching Google, sending out a Tweet, or asking colleagues for referrals, there are also many websites you can use to find and hire a virtual assistant. Some are directories where you can browse virtual assistants listed according to the services they provide, their location, or both. Some sites provide an RFP system (Request for Proposal) where you can submit the details of your needs, your budget, and your expectations, specifying whether you’re looking [...]