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Give Your Team Time Tools
We are often required to multi-task a great deal during the course of our workday—going to meetings, answering questions from others, handling “fire-drills,” doing paperwork. If we’re not careful, the interruptions and “small tasks” can rob us of critical time blocks where we get to concentrate on our main work, get problems solved, and come [...]
Continue reading...Is The Virtual Team Offshore?
Friday, August 13, 2010
In recent years many Internet Marketers and Solo-preneurs have embraced the tremendous opportunity to outsource a variety of daily task and projects in order to become more productive and free up time to enjoy more life. Smart entrepreneurs are becoming more profitable and getting more done everyday. Many virtual business owners use outsource resources in [...]
Continue reading...Show Your Team You Trust Them
Thursday, August 12, 2010
If you want remote team members to feel both accountable and authorized to work independently towards team goals, you need to trust them. Saying, “I trust you” to a new colleague is a powerful way to make them feel both competent and committed. Taking a “prove you are worthy” stance will make them more likely [...]
Continue reading...Let Team Members Speak Up
Monday, August 9, 2010
Speaking up is a key leadership skill, whether or not you’re officially the team leader. Everyone involved in a team effort should actively look for ways to improve, make recommendations, and generally be responsible to the team for the success of the project—to speak up. Speaking up when we see a better course of action [...]
Continue reading...Sunday’s Inspiration: Corporate Mom Dropouts
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Sundays are a day of reflection and a chance to get energized for the week ahead. That’s why I’d like to take each Sunday to share with you the inspriation I received from a person, event or whatever it was that really kept me going over the week. You too can share with us your [...]
Continue reading...What should subcontractor’s rates be?
Friday, August 6, 2010
Do you believe in paying subcontractors a fair wage, but also believe, as a contractor, getting paid for securing the client and for managing the client as well as managing the subcontractor. So, that being said, most VA subcontractors may discount off their normal rate. However some may feel having the assistance of a subcontractor outweighs not [...]
Continue reading...Is it smart to start part-time?
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
If you won the lottery would you take it in one lump sum or a little at a time? For myself, I want to enjoy it and take it little by little. In my eyes the same things holds true for starting a virtual business part-time or full-time. If you can why not take it [...]
Continue reading...Mindset of A Sub!
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Prior to finding my subcontracting niche I must admit I was all over the board with my virtual assistant business. This week we’re discussing joining a team. What comes before that is getting the mindset of a subcontractor. Remember, you’re not an employee but a subcontractor. You can set your hours, rates and offer what [...]
Continue reading...Wonder What They’re Looking For In A Subcontractor?
Monday, August 2, 2010
If you’re just beginning as a subcontractor and don’t know what multi-va firms are looking for. Here is your chance to find out. Each month I have a multi-va owner come on a Q&A Call as an advisor. This month, August, the advisor is actually looking to hire a sub. She’ll go into detail what specifics [...]
Continue reading...Staying Focused On Your Virtual Business
Sunday, August 1, 2010
One of the biggest things I’ve learned this week is staying focus on my business. Not only can it make a person able to accomplish more in a week’s time but it gives me a sense of relief. Prior to this week I wasn’t sure which direction to go each and every day. With a [...]
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- Dixie Lee: Thanks for the great information on calendars programs. I've found Google calendar a great asset for me personally and professionally. It's great to r...
- Dixie Lee: The calls you put together are inspiring. It is great to hear how others became involved in virtual assistance and how they are forging ahead with the...
- Dixie Lee: Really enjoyed your call with Sue Canfield. It was great hearing her insights about subcontracting. As a new virtual assistant, I'm interested in hear...
- Dixie Lee: I would also highly recommend the Certified Virtual Professional program offered by Diane Hess. Her program also includes many of the documents a virt...
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Saturday, August 14, 2010
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