Lining Up Your Virtual Assistant Expecta...

The best way to line up your expectations with the service you are going to receive from your virtual assistant is by having lots of conversations. Open up the lines of communication, ask them what their working preferences are, explain your working preferences and when things happen that you aren’t 100% happy with, discuss them. Also, take ownership in your delegating and outsourcing. Understand that if things are coming back often and they weren’t what you expect, there might be a breakdown in how they are being communicated to the VA. Ask them what would be helpful...

An Interview with Mich Fredericks

Over the next few months, we’ll be showcasing entrepreneurs that are doing some pretty awesome things on the Internet and in their local communities.  This interview is a part of that series. An Interview with Mich Fredericks 1. Tell us a little about yourself, your company and your passion. My name is Mich Fredericks, I am an expat who has accomplished her travel dreams and delving into living a fulfilled life as an entrepreneur. My passion for coaching has stemmed since late adolescence and has now flourished into an online coaching business helping 20 - 30...

Podcast: Stacy Karacostas on Balancing B...

We’re pleased to announce that we will be hosting a weekly podcast via iTunes!  Each week, we’ll be bringing you a five-minute or less podcast focused on a variety of topics: social media, Internet marketing, entrepreneurship, general business tips and more. Episode 9: Stacy Karacostas & Erin Blaskie on Balancing Business & Life In this episode of the podcast, I interview Stacy Karacostas on the subject of balancing business and life. In the interview, Stacy shares a few of her tips for getting control of your business life, so you can have more...

Working with a Virtual Assistant Effecti...

Entrepreneurs are not handed a manual when they open or start a business that teaches them how to be all of these different things - accountant, marketer, team leader, etc. They simply have to figure it out and for some entrepreneurs, that is tough or nearly impossible. The biggest reason that most entrepreneurs struggle with delegation is because most entrepreneurs wait until they are overwhelmed, overworked, stressed or in the middle of a large project before they start the process of bringing on a team or hiring someone to help. If you start the process when you...

Primary Frustrations with Delegating to ...

Before I answer this question, let me first start by saying that all of us on the entrepreneurial journey are sort of thrust into this lifestyle rather quickly. Unfortunately, when we choose to be entrepreneurs, it doesn’t automatically come with a manual or handbook on how to handle certain elements of being an entrepreneur and owning a business. Delegation is no different. Not every entrepreneur understands team management, some of them have never had someone work with or for them before and for many, it’s a difficult process to just let go and let someone else...