If you were to ask me what my biggest weakness in business is, I most certainly would not answer micromanaging. Ha! It’s time for a reality check over here,

You became a virtual assistant because you truly wanted to help people in their businesses. One key way that you can do this is by recognizing when it’s time for your client to increase their support.

Take a moment and browse these 7 signs it may be time to hire a virtual assistant. It could make all the difference for your health and your business.

Does your client seem to give you a task, and then take it back? We’re going to share some tips to encourage delegation as a virtual assistant.

Leadership often reveals trust issues we never knew we had. Pause and think about that for a moment - do you struggle to trust a team mate with tasks? Trusting someone else with tasks in your business is difficult, but it’s so necessary. So I’d like to share a few ways to delegate to your virtual assistant.

Working as a virtual assistant comes with many challenges around communication and workflow. Here are Tracy’s top 3 tips for success!

Q3 can make you realize just how crazy your work and family schedules are! Use this simple tool to take control of your schedule, build accountability, and better manage your time.

Communication is the single most important thing for your success as a business leader who is growing a team. It’s a skill that we must intentionally work on daily and in every area of our lives. I can't shout this loudly enough!⁣

There are also those things that you can do and even do fairly well, but are you the best person for that job? Simply put, is it worth your time? Is it taking you away from your true passion and that thing that gets you out of the bed in the morning?

Knowing the expectations you have for yourself as a visionary and as a team leader is key. You are the CEO and leadership implies leading! Yes, you did just bring on help, and you must lead them in the way you work, what you expect them to do (and how) within your business, and be very clear every step of the way.

Consistently submitting timesheets is a great way to uplevel your business as an independent contractor. It builds trust so much more quickly than you realize and also helps open up communication and collaboration when your clients know they’re working with a forward-thinking, business mindset!

“How will I know how much time my VA is working and what they are working on?”

I am always happy to hear this question asked as it shows a forward-thinking business mindset. Before I discuss the answer to that question though, let’s talk about you and your time! One of my favorite Rock Solid clients once said to me that the most important thing you can buy with money is your time back. Wow… yes, indeed!

If we’ve read all the things about rest and are still creeping up on the last stage of burnout, then something isn’t working. Maybe it’s about more than “self-care” or “work smarter, not harder”? Perhaps we’re learning that the “hustle-and-grind” mindset only looks good when we’re scrolling by social media posts. Find out what piece we’re missing and how to shift our mindset for peace and rest!

When joining a new team, you want to make sure you are adding value to what your client’s business is already doing. We are sharing four way we see our virtual assistants add substantial value for their clients. If you prioritize and implement the following pieces while you're working in your new role, we know you'll be a game-changer for them!

When joining a new team, you want to make sure you are adding value to what your client’s business is already doing. We are sharing four way we see our virtual assistants add substantial value for their clients. If you prioritize and implement the following pieces while you're working in your new role, we know you'll be a game-changer for them!

Having boundaries and clearly communicating them is SO IMPORTANT when onboarding with a new client. Setting boundaries right at the get-go greatly reduces the likelihood of burnout, frustration and ultimately helps build trust. Boundaries may sound “restrictive,” but they actually provide so much freedom for both parties involved! I am going to share three boundaries that virtual assistants should set when taking on a new client.

Working from home is new for a lot of people. And quite frankly, many employers with work-from-home employees want to make sure they can trust the integrity of their people. For our clients, we want to make sure we are matching them with virtual assistants who are honest, responsible, and diligent with their work. A lot of trust goes into having a virtual team, and it is imperative that our people are representing the virtual industry well.

For most people who work in the virtual space, there was a time when they transitioned from an in-person team to a virtual one. That transition has plenty of perks, but it also has its challenges! One of the biggest challenges is keeping the communication levels where they need to be.

You are the culture builder of your team, and the good news is that you can create an environment for your assistant to thrive. I am going to share 6 tips for empowering your assistant. Please know that this process takes time- it is not a science, but an art!

There are a few things you can do that will help set this season (and seasons to come) up for success for you and your business. I am sharing 5 ways to clean up your business that can make the world of difference! If you are a VA, bring this concept of “spring cleaning” to your client and take the reigns! This will be a blessing to them, I’m sure!