
Due to recent events, lockdowns, and quarantines, the way we live our lives has changed and so is the way we run our businesses. Companies have moved their operations to work from home and online platforms. Employees are now all remote and can be located anywhere in the world as long as they have great internet speed. Needless to say that during the tough times in order to stay afloat, it’s important to reduce costs and maximize global talent.
Hiring a Virtual Assistant is a critical and a key step in your career path and business growth and continued operation. Whether you’re a business owner or a self-made entrepreneur, if you’re thinking about how to leverage your business – Virtual Assistant is the answer.
In this article, I’m going to walk you through the process of hiring and training a Virtual Assistant and share some specific tips and tools to help you manage virtual staff effectively.
1. DOCUMENT THE TASKS YOU WANT TO OUTSOURCE.
Start by making a list of all the tasks and processes that you plan to delegate to your Virtual Assistant. It’s important to understand exactly what you want to outsource because in order to reach maximum effectiveness you need to be clear with your Virtual Assistant.
2. CREATE A JOB DESCRIPTION
Background information about your business (your industry, what you sell, and who your clients/customers are)
- Education, experience, and skills required
- List of duties and responsibilities
- List of any apps, tools, or software they will be using
3. POST YOUR JOB DESCRIPTION ONLINE
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