Micro-Blog: Training with a Capital T.
Let’s jump right into it… I know you are short on time. Your VA on-boarding process should include training of some sort… I know you are thinking… I have no time for training. But keep reading…
Even with years of experience, your VA won’t know your unique systems and processes. Therefore, you need to teach them. Otherwise you'll be left saying..."No not like that..like this." Your VA is there to save you time, but in order to best serve you, some training is imperative.
All in all, your virtual assistant needs to understand exactly what your business is all about.
Ask yourself these questions and be able to communicate the answers to your VA.
What unique value do I offer to the market?
What sets me apart from my competitors?
Your training or materials should convey principles that are at the core of your business.
Quick Tip: Provide Step-by-step instructions utilizing visuals like
😋 Zoom meetings
🤔 Digital guides
🤪 SOP's
🧐 Video tutorials (Loom is a great tool for this.)
Time to 𝑫𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒂 𝑷𝒐𝒔𝒉 𝑩𝒐𝒔𝒔. I know you can do it!
We all know that the use of video be it on your website, and on #socialmedia keeps followers engaged, has a higher rate of return on investment and translates to increased income. But there are many ways to utilize video in your business.
One being creating training videos for your staff, associates and consultants - like a #VirtualAssistant.
Bonus: Here is a checklist that I have prepared to help a #boss like you "prepare" your on-boarding plan for your new Virtual Assistant.
Sis, it's you. It's not everyone else...
You couldn't imagine the stories I've heard regarding failed #VA experiences.
The difficulty you have with trust and delegating is not (all) the fault of your #VA.
A successful relationship with an assistant starts with your ability to trust, delegate, effectively communicate, listen, provide constructive feedback AND praise. Keep this in mind, and trust the virtual process.