Kristy Smith is the energetic Founder, Director & Driver of Virtual Elves, a business that helps you feel in control, well educated and understanding of how to work with a Virtual Assistant, among other things! She loves the water, is a mean cook and loves being social!
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In order to outsource long-term projects effectively, both the business owner and the project contractor must make an effort to form a business relationship. Developing a business relationship requires a synergy of interaction and mutual support. A long-term business relationship also requires intense communication, cooperation, trust, and support. What sets long-term outsourcing apart from its […]
We know that for some, the idea of hiring a virtual assistant can be daunting and scary. I mean, where do they come from, how can you trust them, and is your information secure? All of these questions and more can really provide a barrier to entering into getting the support that can literally be […]
Congratulations! Now that your business is growing and thriving, you might need some delegating tips in order for you to scale. But first, let’s talk about why letting go and learning how to delegate tasks is an important skill for entrepreneurs. In a budding business, the business owner often wears all the hats, especially those […]
Boxing Day has been a traditionally big event in every retail’s calendar with huge droves of people lining up outside stores to take advantage of the huge deals. But, due to the pandemic, a lot of shoppers approach this big discount shopping day with more caution resulting in a slight dip in sales last year. […]
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas which means it’s the perfect time to set into motion your Christmas marketing ideas and kick off your holiday campaign into high gear! During the holidays, people seem to be in a more festive mood and are therefore more willing to open their wallets. This is great […]
One major concern of any hard working business owner like you is that taking a few days off from work could spell disaster for your burgeoning business. But thank heavens for your ever-reliable virtual executive assistant! Ever since you got virtual assistance services, you know that you have someone to count on to hold the […]
One of the best things about hiring a Filipino VA is the immense wealth of talent they have to offer. A Filipino VA can help with administrative tasks, content creation, digital marketing, social media management, web development, or even audio and video editing. You’re sure to find a VA who can help you with your […]
Kristy was honoured to be a guest on the People Powered Business Podcast where she shares critical insights on the value of outsourcing, when we should be considering it and what we need to look into when we are looking at outsourced providers. People Powered HR offers expert HR advice at your fingertips 24/7. It’s […]
In order for your personal VA to do his or her work efficiently, you have to manage and train them in your way of doing things. As you can appreciate, there are so many different management styles and as a manager and business owner you have your own unique way of handling your team members. […]
Project management tools can help individuals or teams organise and keep track of projects and tasks related to that project. The tools are usually project management software that you can use for free or purchase online. Usually, simple projects only require pen and paper and a simple checklist. However, if you are keeping track of […]
In this wonderful discussion Kristy chats with Ellen about work and business but not in terms of targets, revenue and turnover. We’re talking about being human at work and the critical role that values, connection and heart play in getting things done and feeling good about what we do. Finalist of the 2019 Australian Podcast […]
In order for businesses to make sure that their employees are compensated accurately for their time at work, they keep records of their staff’s working hours by using time tracking tools. In the old days, this process was done manually. It could be done by using a ledger or by “punching in” using a paper […]
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