How to Be a Basecamp Power User [Video]

How to Be a Basecamp Power User [Video]

Aug 22

This video explains how to be a Basecamp power user as it relates to outsourcing work to a virtual team (or even an in-person team). I cover the best practices, how to make sure your team gets notified of your messages and the key to due dates and milestones that will keep momentum moving forward. These are all things we take into consideration when working with clients via BSETC and Erin...

Moving from One of the Peeps to the Head Honcho

Moving from One of the Peeps to the Head Honcho

Feb 24

In a recent article on MSN’s Business on Main, Joanna Krotz answers a reader’s question about moving into a boss role and how to do so effectively and without stepping on anyone’s toes.  I thought it was a great article and wanted to add some advice of my own. Moving from “One of the Peeps” to “The Head Honcho” Starting up your own business can be scary....

Working with a Virtual Assistant - No Experience

Working with a Virtual Assistant - No Experience

Nov 24

This is the third post in a series.  The series will explore some of the common hesitations when it comes to outsourcing and delegating work to a virtual assistant.  Our hope is to shed some light on working with a virtual assistant and clear away some of the doubts so that more people can benefit from having support for their business. Major Outsourcing Pain Point - No Experience or Not...

Empower Your Virtual Assistant or Virtual Team

Empower Your Virtual Assistant or Virtual Team

Nov 21

When I am speaking with people who use the services of a virtual assistance company, I often hear the same thing over and over again: “I have trouble letting go” or “I don’t want to relinquish control” or “What if they don’t do things the same way that I do them?“ This blog post is written to give you permission to start the process of letting go by...

Working with a Virtual Assistant - I’m Not Clear and Lack Direction

Working with a Virtual Assistant - I’m Not Clear and Lack Direction

Nov 17

This is the second post in a series.  The series will explore some of the common hesitations when it comes to outsourcing and delegating work to a virtual assistant.  Our hope is to shed some light on working with a virtual assistant and clear away some of the doubts so that more people can benefit from having support for their business. Major Outsourcing Pain Point - I’m Not Clear...

Working with a Virtual Assistant - It’s Too Expensive

Working with a Virtual Assistant - It’s Too Expensive

Nov 16

This is the first post in a series.  The series will explore some of the common hesitations when it comes to outsourcing and delegating work to a virtual assistant.  Our hope is to shed some light on working with a virtual assistant and clear away some of the doubts so that more people can benefit from having support for their business. Major Outsourcing Pain Point - It’s Too...