In this short 30 minute webinar, Russell will cover the essential elements of finding, hiring and working closely with a Virtual Assistant to improve your productivity and theirs.
1. Making the Best Use of
Virtual Assistants
The Why, How, What?
Russell Cummings
S t r a t e g i c B u s i n e s s D e v e l o p m e n t
2. What is a Virtual Assistant?
A Virtual Assistant (VA) provides a range of online
administrative, secretarial, and clerical support, as
well as creative and/or technical services for clients.
They are usually “home-based” and can be located
anywhere in the world with an internet connection.
The client will often have no physical contact with
their VA.
They can be employed on a project, casual, part-time
or full-time basis.
3. VA FAQ
What jobs can they do?
How do you communicate with
them?
How do I pay them?
How much do they cost?
Aren’t they taking jobs that could
stay in Australia?
What are Pros and Cons?
How do I find a VA?
4. Pros & Cons
PROS:
No additional costs
Flexibility
Time zones
Doing good
CONS :
No physical tasks
Different holidays, climate
& events
Internet access-dependent
Language, customs and
understanding
Time zones
5. Hiring Process
Develop a role profile or Job Description
Advertise on Onlinejobs.ph or similar sites
Have some simple criteria
Get people to demonstrate their abilities
Conduct a Skype interview with Final 3
Prepare an Employment Agreement
7. Exercise
What are three steps you are going to
take from today to explore how you can
use a VA in your business?
Step#1 ____________________
Step#2 ____________________
Step#3 ____________________
9. Next Webinar
Building a Business Model
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
2:30 pm – 3:00 pm AWST (Perth)
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm AEDT (Sydney)
7:30 pm – 8:00 pm NZDT (Auckland)
The short, practical webinar will cover:
What is a Business Model and how do I use it?
Where can I get some leverage to take on the
competition?
How do I make it a reality in our business?