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So, you have now come up with an idea about your business start-up?  Congratulations! The next thing that you need is to find a good virtual assistant, your partner to ramp up your business. This is where the real trick steps in. At this point in time, you might be clouded by doubts. Can you afford it? What if he’s not efficient at all? What if he just keeps on procrastinating, wasting my time and money? You aren’t the only one who’s confused with such predicaments. Most small business owners or young entrepreneurs out there suffer from the bad habits […]

Can a business survive without a virtual secretary? Let’s answer that question by taking a closer look at this scenario: You’re planning to start a business online and you got a genius mind and plenty of money. Wow! That’s a deadly combination. The problem is, you aren’t known for completing your projects. You don’t know how to prioritize things. Simply put, that creative chaos brain of yours puts you and your reputation in big trouble. What do you need to do now? Scratch that. The right question here is, what do you need now? You need HELP! You need to […]

An old adage states that not all soldiers use swords. It’s indeed true in the business world. Some use intelligence and resources to stay ahead of the competition. Others utilize powerful strategies to kick their competitors out of the competition. But a few only know that to run a business successfully, you only need a dedicated virtual assistant by your side. Here’s why. Convenient workload After choosing a reliable assistant, you will have hassle-free daily schedule. With numerous emails and calls received, it seems hard to set the priorities. Some details might be overlooked when others are on top concerns. […]

Working hard achieves results, but success shouldn’t come at the expense of enjoying your life. These days, people find themselves working harder and for longer hours than ever before. In fact, 66% of professionals in the US don’t believe in work-life balance, or don’t think it can be achieved. It definitely takes work, but balancing work and everything else can be done by adopting simple, high-impact habits. Here are some you can apply today: 1. Track your time. Before optimizing your schedule to achieve work-life balance, you first need to know how you spend it. Do you overestimate how tasks […]

Have you been fighting tooth and nail just to find the best personal assistant in town? Tired of wasting your resources and time only to find out that they aren’t as efficient and reliable as they seem? Fortunately, this article will reveal the ‘green flags’ you should look for in a personal assistant. Keep on reading if you haven’t found yours. Sign #1 – Has a strong work ethic. When we say a strong work ethic, it’s more than grinding 9 to 5 hours of job. It mainly involves actions and attitudes which reflects one’s integrity. It doesn’t even matter […]