by Agata @ The Proper VA | Jan 29, 2018 | Business, General, Office, Virtual Assistance
How To Clone Yourself, Or Come Up With An Alternative Solution
Have you ever wished that you could clone yourself to come up with a carbon copy, an identical version of you? If you’re an entrepreneur or operate a small business of some kind, the answer to that question is a “resounding” yes. We have all been in that position and simply wish that we could “count on” somebody who could do all the work without any complications or problems. (more…)
by Agata @ The Proper VA | Sep 30, 2017 | Lifestyle, Virtual Assistance
How is it like being a Virtual Assistant?
A friend of mine asked me recently, “Agata how is it like being a Virtual Assistant?Aren’t you tired of working from home?Isn’t this boring?”. Well, I know many people never heard about such thing as Virtual Assistance and probably don’t know what I possibly do, but her question made me stop and think for a while. (more…)
by Agata @ The Proper VA | Apr 22, 2017 | business planning, planning
Using A Mind Map To Open Up Possibilities
Are you familiar with a mind map? This is a rather interesting piece of software that enables you to, essentially, let your mind roam free and plan a business process by using arrows, drop down boxes and other elements. If you lik
e, it’s a more visual representation of the spread sheet and is certainly much more fun to work with. When you get an hour or so to spare you should download and get to grips with a mind map. I know that you’ve no time whatsoever to spare, as after all this is part of running a small business, but you owe it to yourself to make time here. (more…)
by Agata @ The Proper VA | Apr 17, 2017 | Business, Communication
How Poor Communication Can Expand To All Areas Of Your Life
In business terms, there’s nothing worse than a failure to communicate. Whenever you set up a business you had better make sure that your communication is professional and first-class. Often, this may be the first and last impression that a would be client gets of your organisation if they send an e-mail or make a call and are less than happy with the response. In many cases, they will simply get no response at all and just turn to the next solution. It’s amazing how much time we can spend communicating with others. It’s estimated that the average business person checks and handles e-mail upwards of 10 times per day. (more…)
by Agata @ The Proper VA | Apr 8, 2017 | Virtual Assistance
Hiring a Virtual Assistant – Why times have changed?
The business environment has changed a great deal in the last decade. We’ve seen amazing progress in the world of technology and communication. We’ve also seen the consequences of poor economic management and a lasting recession. These factors combined have led to a sea of change in the way that business owners run their operations and plan for future growth.
Today, it’s no longer necessary to maintain a costly office setup, with a variety of full or part-time staff dedicated to specific areas of expertise. Not only is it not necessary, but by doing so you can set yourself up at a competitive disadvantage, as rival organisations see the advantages of streamlining and outsourcing. (more…)
