3 Ways to Stay Relevant in a World with AI
AI is the future. It can excite some and intimidate others. Maybe it’s a subject you have even tried to avoid. But as technology progresses, we must change and adapt accordingly. So let’s break down how to approach this new technology and how you can even use AI to leverage your business.
4 Reasons Why Adding a Virtual Assistant Will Benefit Your Business
The power of a Virtual Assistant lies in its adaptability. A quick Google search might not give you a precise job description. That's because this role is inherently flexible, often morphing to meet varying needs. A Virtual Assistant, be it part-time or full-time, can supercharge your business growth in ways you've never imagined.
5 Ways to Grow Your Start-Up Today
Over 90% of start-ups fail within the first year, so it’s no surprise that growing and maintaining your business is a difficult task. This high failure rate is often due to ineffective marketing, no product-market fit, or cash flow problems. That being said, using the right tools and strategies below can significantly increase your chance of success.
Learning the Ropes: Asana
With intuitive "boards," teams can easily visualize large-scale projects and break them into subtasks.
10 Programs to Build Your Business
Mailchimp is an all-in-one e-marketing system where you can create, send, and analyze email and ad campaigns. With user-friendly automation and email capture tools, email marketing (one of the most valuable tools for finding new customers) has never been easier, allowing you to improve engagement and drive sales.
5 Essential Skills to Be a Virtual Assistant
Virtual assistants are the backbone of any company but do require a specific skill set and attitude. If you would describe yourself as the below, you might have what it takes to be a virtual assistant.
The 80/20 Rule
Have you ever heard that 80% of the result will come from 20% of the work? Also known as the Pareto Principle, highly productive people utilize this phenomenon by identifying the most important 20% of their work and prioritizing that. Find what makes the biggest impact on your goals, then reduce time spent on the rest. We can help with that.
Create Walkways
We often consider administrative roles solo acts, with one person directly managing another. This can lead to burnout, with that person feeling the weight of sole ownership and unable to take breaks or delegate when absent. This is where walkways come into play.
Use the Right Tools
We've told you to overcommunicate with your VA. The next question: how? Our advice: implement the right tools. Have separate, dedicated locations for storing files, communicating, and managing projects.
Overcommunicate
One of the questions we hear most when working with our virtual clients is how to communicate effectively. Just because you aren’t in the same office doesn’t mean you can’t find streamlined ways to collaborate.