3 Tips for Working with Your Virtual Assistant More Effectively

• 7th Sunday 2012
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Hiring a virtual assistant can take a load off your back and help you maximize the time and effort you put into your business. However, many business owners do not work well with their virtual assistants because they delegate to them inconsistently and are sometimes hesitant to relinquish control over the details of certain tasks. It is important for business owners and virtual assistants to have a good strong working relationship to ensure the highest quality of work and to be able to achieve more goals.

 

But, what does it takes to work well with a virtual assistant? How do you handle them and their work?

 

There are several ways on how you can work effectively with your virtual assistant. Keep in mind that you are paying them to work for you, so take some time to define exactly what you want and then convey those things to your virtual assistant.

 

Here are some tips:

1. Communicate: Clear communication is essential in any kind of relationship, including q working relationship between a business owner and a virtual assistant. You need to be clear on your goals and your expectations, so he or she can understand what his or her role is in the business. Clear communication reduces the risk of low quality output because your virtual assistant will clearly understand what you want.
2. Establish rules and guidelines up front: By the time you have met and hired your virtual assistant, you should have already informed him or her about the rules and schedules they need to follow, such as daily reports, Skype meetings, working hours, etc. This will establish organization and set up a system that is conducive to accountability.
3. Agree on compensation: Some of the issues with business owners and virtual assistants have to do with the payment structure. Virtual assistant expect to receive fair and competition compensation as long as they do a good job for you. Agree on the payment terms upon hiring to avoid misconceptions or conflicts in the future. Make sure that you both agree on the salary and when and how you will pay them.