10 effective tips on managing virtual assistants
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Outsourcing virtual assistants provides a very innovative solution to your business staffing problems. But having an offshore staff is different from working with office employees. How do you manage them anyway? Here are the 10 most effective tips on working with your virtual assistants.TRANSCRIPT
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10EFFECTIVE TIPS ON
MANAGING VIRTUAL ASSISTANTS
by: Chris Ducker, business blogger
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When a business is growing, the administrative tasks that go with it grow, too. The more time a businessman spends on these tasks, the less time he has to take care of the more important
business matters. The solution? Virtual assistants.
Outsourcing virtual assistants provides an important, innovative business solution to your staffing problems. But having an
offshore staff is different from working with office employees. How do you manage them anyway? Here are the 10 most effective tips on
working with your virtual assistants.
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Set realistic expectations!
Virtual assistants are not the quick fix solutions to your problems. Let them spend time getting to
know your business, and they’ll be able to deliver the perfect results.
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Make the most of your business time!
Virtual assistants give you the luxury of time. They save you the trouble of having to take care of
menial tasks, so you’re left with the crucial business matters.
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Consider VAs as assets of your company!
Home-based assistants cost 50% less than regular solutions providers. You won’t have to bother with health insurances, office space and utilities, and
allother employee expenses.
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Don’t make assumptions!
Give your offshore secretaries clear, distinct instructions. Don’t assume they know exactly what
you want. Also, take note of possible culture diversities.
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Spend time with your virtual assistants.
If you think your virtual assistant has the potential but still needs to learn more about your business,
don’t hesitate to invest time on him.
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Provide realistic time tables.
Don’t underestimate the work you give your assistants. Know the parameters of the tasks and
set attainable deadlines for each task.
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Cultivate trust!
Micromanagement is a big no-no. Not only does it not promote a healthy relationship, it gives off an aura of mistrust. This disengages your assistants
from doing their jobs creatively.
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Offer compliments for every job well done!
Everyone needs a confidence booster every once in a while. Give your assistants verbal compliments
each time they perform great, so they’ll be more enthusiastic on the job.
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Pay your home-based assistants promptly!
No matter what the business, it is always a good practice not to delay salaries. This enables your assistants to focus on their work and not worry
about their financial expenses.
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Have fun working with your virtual staff!
Discover how easy it is to work with home-based executive assistants! Let them help you make your
business boom and, most importantly, have fun working with them!
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For more interesting infographics and helpful tips
on working with VAs, hop over to:
ChrisDucker.com