Outsourcing

My Secret Business Building Formula

Starting a new business is both exhilarating and scary, but it is also one of the most rewarding things you can do.Whether you’re an entrepreneur already or working towards it, nothing should prevent you from going after your dreams of run...

A day in the life of a Virtual Assistant

Through the eyes of Jennifer Sayson… One question I get asked a lot when I meet friends is “How do I do it? (being a virtual assistant).” First and foremost I didn’t set out to become a virtual assistant. It kind of just fell...

Answers to the top 10 questions people ask me about outsourcing

Virtual assistants (VAs) are the most in-demand workers for businesses nowadays. Employers are looking for a right-hand to delegate tasks to while they take their business to the next level or just simply have some time to unwind and enjoy l...

Why Preparation and Training are Essential for Successful Outsourcing

A successful outsourcing strategy can provide benefits and cost savings for your company. However, the risks of an unsuccessful arrangement? Can actually compromise those anticipated benefits and cause real problems in your business later do...

12 Things to ask yourself before hiring a VA

Let’s get into this. Today I want to talk to you about the “12 Things that you need to ask yourself before hiring a virtual assistant” because it’s very easy to go off and say to yourself, “I just need help,” and go off and get a...

Are you allowing FOCUS in your day?

Hey guys, I want to understand what focus means to you. If you’re anything like me your day goes in ebbs and flows and you have moments where you’re super focused and then moments when you could be sitting there for an......

How Do I? Versus Can You?

The questions of “how do I?” versus “can you?” raises a really interesting problem. I’m Kristy Smith from Virtual Elves, and today I want to talk to you a little bit about when you’re considering bringing on a virtual ass...

How to Set Realistic Expectations when Outsourcing to a VA

Whenever you embark on a new business venture it’s important to keep your expectations in check. It’s so easy to get carried away in the magic of a moment, believing that a new team member, a new project or a new partnership might be a l...

3 Things Small Businesses should be doing in 2017

So the Christmas decorations have been packed away and we’ve all recovered from our New Year celebrations. Now the time has come to dust off our keyboards and meet 2017 head on! There are a number of areas in modern small businesses that, ...

3 Smart Tips for Better Work/Life Balance

It’s a common scenario, you’re building your business, burning candles at both ends, working from dusk to dawn and pulling crazy hours trying to manage a to-do list that keeps on growing! You’re tired, grumpy and fearful of losing cont...