A good virtual and hybrid teams are by-products of the workplace pandemic. In recent months, most companies have been caught off-guard, turning off office lights and mostly sitting at kitchen tables and desks discussing work in countless virtual team meetings. Despite the struggle, doors of opportunity have been left open to businesses of all sizes,…
Virtual assistants have been present for quite a while now. However, a limited number of people are getting a grasp of it. People wonder how someone at home could be working without an office, a boss who is in another country, and an actual description of what the job was about. Thus assumptions and some…
Starting a business is no easy task and sustaining it while facing adversities comes with greater responsibilities. In an article from JP Morgan Chase, 51 percent of small businesses are 10 years and under. In addition, 32 percent of SMEs have been in the industry for five years or less. This shows the longevity trend…
During this time, after 60 days, your virtual assistant already knows the specific tasks, company processes, and company culture. Setting up the person for success, there’s still a lot to learn. And as you plan, here are the points to remember, what to learn, and what to expect continuing the next 90 days with your…
The success of remote work since 2020 has reimagined how corporate work gets done and where the work takes place. With business leaders seeing the benefits of having an integrated virtual team, most companies are heading toward a hybrid workplace where a large number of office employees rotate in and out of offices. With the…
Our conversation with broadcast journalist, podcast host, and founder of a production company, Pencil Media Group, Kelby McIntosh has led to a lot of insights on how one job can lead to the start of a business venture that has a lot of heart and soul with a mission to provide a voice for those…
Shifting to remote work can be a bit of a bumpy ride, especially at the start. And if you’ve never had experience with working remotely or it was thrust upon you during the pandemic without much thought or preparation. There isn’t a manual on how to do this right because of the nature of remote work. There’s…
After learning about the role in the first 30 days by effectively setting realistic expectations and efficiently delegating tasks to your virtual assistant, this next month’s focus is on planning and developing skill sets. Here are what to include in your continuing plan during the first 60 days of working with your virtual assistants and…
You finally hired your virtual assistant, and suddenly this happens to you: how can you make your virtual assistant stay productive? How do you set your VA expectations in the first 30 days? As a business owner, it’s important to create a supportive atmosphere for your virtual assistant to grow. With a shared interest in…
Now don’t get it confused, virtual assistants are very different from personal assistants. When it comes to dealing with your admin tasks and handling your professional and personal schedules, that’s where a personal assistant comes in. But when it comes to handling the more niche parts of your business that require skilled expertise, then that’s…
