3 Common Misconceptions about Virtual Assistants

By Keila Drum

Myst Busters:  virtual assistant edition. 

Virtual assistants came with the dawn of technologies. The first idea of a “VA” came to be in 1996 when Anastacia Brice had a simple phone call with Thomas Leonard, who was her first “virtual client.”

Although the world is still getting used to this fairly new concept, there are many myths about virtual assistants and it is time to set the record straight and discuss why bringing a VA on your team has the potential to take your work to the next level.  

Myth #1:  remote workers aren’t as productive.  A recent two-year study by Stanford University showed that remote workers were not only more productive, they were also less likely to take sick days. So a VA can easily give you a lot of bang for your buck.

Myth #2: virtual assistants can only help with basic administrative tasks. The truth is, virtual assistants can assist with a variety of tasks and established virtual assistant agencies will offer a range of services from people who have very specific skills and experience. 

Myth #3: people are sometimes afraid of hiring a VA and not having enough time to manage them. If you initially take the time to work with the right agency to find the best person to suit your needs, you won’t have to spend much time managing them. On the contrary, they will free up so much of your time, you won’t know what to do with it. Time to take a vacation! 

If you want more information about hiring a virtual assistant, visit our friends at wheelhouse.co for more information.

How Progress is Made

By Coach Sean

Small steps over time equal significant progress. 

It can sometimes be discouraging when we are committing to a process, but not seeing fast results. Stick with it! Small steps towards our goals make a huge difference. 

In his book “Atomic Habits,” James Clear uses the analogy of a plane leaving LA and heading to NYC. If the pilot adjusts his assigned route by just 3.5 degrees, a minor adjustment, he will end up landing a few hundred miles south in Washington D.C instead of NYC. 

That small adjustment would take a pilot to a totally different destination. A small adjustment makes a big difference over time. And the same is true for you—small adjustments in your life can create monumental differences in where you end up.

Your small steps of progress that may seem tiny now can make a huge difference in the long run. Trust the process and stay consistent! That’s where progress happens!

Make Sales Easier

By Coach Laine

Sales can be exhausting. 

Does this sound familiar? You find a buyer and build rapport, knowing that what you have can help them. You pull out all the tricks you have learned about sales and still...nothing. They don't buy.  

We exert so much of our emotional energy on one or two potential buyers who we know are the ”perfect” customer. Listen to Coach Laine...they are not the perfect customer. 

Why? Because a customer who is great for your product won't require five months of your time.  Instead, keep them in the pipeline, but move on, take your time and energy to the tens of thousands of people who are actually waiting to hear from you. 

We make sales too hard. We waste too much time on certain prospects. Today there are scores of others who are searching for a product like yours, but you are too busy fussing over the non-buyer, and for nothing. It's time to change focus. 

Remember, you can spend five months on one customer who never buys, or one week on ten who do.  Be persistent, but don't be distracted. It's good to identify the difference. 

If you are a sales professional who could use a boost, send us a message and we'll get you connected to a coach who will help you stay focused on the right buyers. 

A Powerful Interview Tip

By Coach Louanne

End your job interview with a bang.

Remember, this is where you will cement your final impression on the interviewer. This is your time to shine and stand out above the rest. 

One thing the interviewee rarely does is ask for the job.  But, you must! It lets the interviewer know that you really want the position. It shows initiative and confidence.  

It's simple, all you have to say is "I would be a great asset to your team and I would be honored to have this position.” 

You would be amazed at how many employers have said that they selected their candidate because they literally asked for the job. 

For more support with your job search, resume, and interview, contact us today.