Many times overwhelmed entrepreneurs are told to “hire a virtual assistant” but not how to do it or what to look for. The term Virtual Assistant (VA) is not a one-size-fits-all. When clients hire someone without knowing all the facts it can result in bad experiences or worse the entrepreneur walking away from much needed support.
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You found a VA. Yay!! Now what? Getting started is the fun part but it can be a little overwhelming. Most of the time, a VA will let the client lead the onboarding process. The client brings the WHAT and the VA is the resource for the HOW. This getting started call is usually logistical, so what do you need to consider? In this episode, we discuss the onboarding process. We’ll tell you what’s important to think about and have ready. Reminder: This is the last episode of Season 1, but we will be back. Make sure you subscribe to receive notifications for when we return in the Fall for Season 2. Have a question? Email us at heyvapodcast@gmail.com, join our Facebook group Find, Hire and Work with a Virtual Assistant (VA): https://www.facebook.com/groups/findavirtualassistant or find our contact details here: https://linktr.ee/heyvapodcast Please leave a like, comment, or review, and share our podcast with someone you know who could benefit from our content.
The interview process looks different for everyone but it’s an important first step in the hiring process. Once you know the qualities you’re looking for in a VA, it’s helpful to craft questions to ask during the interview process. Take your time with this process and interview with more than one VA. In this episode, we discuss the interview process and what’s important to know and look for. Reminder: We are wrapping up Season 1 with our next episode. Make sure you subscribe to receive notifications when we return in the Fall for Season 2. Have a question? Email us at heyvapodcast@gmail.com, join our Facebook group Find, Hire and Work with a Virtual Assistant (VA): https://www.facebook.com/groups/findavirtualassistant or find our contact details here: https://linktr.ee/heyvapodcast Please leave a like, comment, or review, and share our podcast with someone you know who could benefit from our content.
Finding the right fit for your business is a lot like dating. You wouldn’t marry someone based solely on their online profile. You’d want to get to know the person behind it. The same is true when looking for a VA. In this episode, we discuss what qualities are important to consider beyond your task list. Have a question? Email us at heyvapodcast@gmail.com, join our Facebook group Find, Hire and Work with a Virtual Assistant (VA): https://www.facebook.com/groups/findavirtualassistant or find our contact details here: https://linktr.ee/heyvapodcast Please leave a like, comment, or review, and share our podcast with someone you know who could benefit from our content.
Many business owners feel like they need to hire a low-cost VA to complete the number of hours they feel is necessary for all of their tasks. That’s not always the case or the best approach. When it comes to your budget, let it guide you but don’t let rule you. In this episode, we discuss how to figure out what you can comfortably afford and how to find the best solution for your money. Some resources we offered were Rachael’s Budget Worksheet and Bree’s Way to Save Money handout. You'll find these and other resources here or using the Resources and Handout link in our Linktr.ee. Have a question? Email us at heyvapodcast@gmail.com, join our Facebook group Find, Hire and Work with a Virtual Assistant (VA): https://www.facebook.com/groups/findavirtualassistant or find our contact details here: https://linktr.ee/heyvapodcast Please leave a like, comment, or review, and share our podcast with someone you know who could benefit from our content.
For many business owners, the first thing that stresses them out is determining what they need help with. Fear and perfectionism can play a big part in holding onto tasks that could be handed off. A VA can help with building trust, starting with easier to release tasks, or being the starting point. In this episode we discuss how to figure out what to hand off and how we guide potential clients that come to us. Have a question? Email us at heyvapodcast@gmail.com, join our Facebook group Find, Hire and Work with a Virtual Assistant (VA): https://www.facebook.com/groups/findavirtualassistant or find our contact details here: https://linktr.ee/heyvapodcast Please leave a like, comment or review and share our podcast with someone you know who could benefit from our content.