Tag: time management
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The Complete Beginner’s Guide: How to STOP Running in Circles by Carrinna Buthelezi
The Complete Beginner’s Guide: How to STOP Running in Circles by Carrinna Buthelezi There are many different services or specialties that a Virtual Assistant can offer. While most Virtual Assistant work is clerical or administrative, there are other options that a Virtual Assistant’s role may also encompass: Social Media – being familiar with Twitter, Facebook,…
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Securely sharing Passwords with your Virtual Assistant
Securely sharing Passwords with your Virtual Assistant There will come a time to share passwords with your Virtual Assistant. Yikes, I know! We’re all very aware of security measures when it comes to this kind of thing and we certainly don’t want to make any part of our business vulnerable. The great news is there…
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4 Signs that Show You Need to Get Rid of Your Office Assistant
4 Signs that Show You Need to Get Rid of Your Office Assistant Entrepreneurs generally hire Office Assistants as one of their first employees. This is because as their business grows, they realise that they need someone to help with the workload. Office Assistants are a perfect choice because these employees can do it all.…
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5 Questions You Need to Ask Before You Delegate work
5 Questions You Need to Ask Before You Delegate work We’ve all heard the quote that if you want anything done, you’ve got to do it yourself. While it’s true that you are more than capable of getting things done by yourself, it may not be in your best interests. Studies show that business owners…
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How to Make Your Customers Feel Special
How to Make Your Customers Feel Special It’s a scientifically proven fact that the human nature is to want to feel important. Your customers are no different. As much as you may have other customers to attend to, each customer wants to feel like they’re your only concern. It may sound selfish but it’s true.…
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How to Hire your very first Virtual Assistant
How to Hire your very first Virtual Assistant This is probably what you’re currently thinking when someone says you need to start delegating : “I know my business and I get to run it exactly the way I want to, I understand my product / service offering and all my clients have built a relationship with me, so how…
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Why Outsourcing tasks will Build a Better Business
Why Outsourcing tasks will Build a Better Business It’s the typical catch-22 situation, you’re between a rock and a hard place. You need more time in the day to work on building your business, however, you’re not sure about outsourcing essential tasks as you feel you’ll do a better job yourself. I get it –…
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How Outsourcing Tasks can save you both Time & Money
How Outsourcing Tasks can save you both Time & Money As a business professional or entrepreneur you have “formed” the habit of taking on too much – I know, I’ve been there. This kind of behaviour leads to exhaustion, feeling overworked, and quite frankly, ends up being unsustainable and you become less productive. How do…
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How to Get Business Support from Your Family
How to Get Business Support from Your Family Managing a start-up company can be difficult. In the beginning you might have to rely on friends and family to support your business. It is with their assistance that you can have the initial resources needed to succeed. Some entrepreneurs do not ask their family for support…
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5 Essential Ways to Getting Started As a Virtual Assistant
5 Essential Ways to Getting Started As a Virtual Assistant Being a Virtual Assistant can be a rewarding career for those who are looking for flexibility in their schedule. Due to rapid developments in technology, entrepreneurs and organizations are now searching for services online. Working as a Virtual Assistant does not only entail administration services;…
