Working Virtually Archives

Best Practices to Work with Your Virtual Team

By Tonya Thomas March 10, 2020

The invention of the Internet brought many positive changes for small businesses. One of the positives that the Internet brought about was that it opened doors for small businesses to grow their teams with talent across the globe. Many companies now have remote team members working to help improve their bottom line. However, you must have a plan to ensure that your remote team model is successful. Below are a few practices to have in place to help your virtual team work in a collaborative manner.

My Story: Why Communication Works

By Tonya Thomas November 10, 2019

Today I’m reminded of an old client who passed away a couple of years ago. He was my client for 12 years, and I learned a lot from him. He would call me a couple of times per day. I have to admit that this annoyed me initially, but over time, I came to look forward to the calls. We would discuss his plans for the day, review his calendar, and he would check-in to see if I had anything to discuss with him.

How an Executive Virtual Assistant Can Help You Make a Great First Impression

By Tonya Thomas October 10, 2019

We all want to make ourselves stand out in our industry. Clients now have the Internet at their tips and have an array of other businesses to choose from, so you will need to go the extra mile to make your company stand out among the others in your field. One way to stand out in a crowd is to take the time to do little things that make a big impression. Below are some ways that you can look good in the eyes of your clients and potential clients.

How to Automate Your Onboarding

By Tonya Thomas September 10, 2019

You don’t want to create more work for your clients as you onboard them. Your goal should be to have the process go as smoothly and as easily as possible. A great way to ensure that this happens is to automate your onboarding. Below are some ways that you can do this.

How to Set Your Team Up For Success Through Effective Delegating

By Tonya Thomas August 12, 2019

Delegating is the key to scaling a company. You can’t do everything on your own if you want to grow your business. However, if you’ve never delegated you may find it to be challenging. Delegating is an art. There are steps to follow to ensure that you’re doing it effectively so that you receive the desired outcome for the task or project. Below are some tips to help you master the art of delegating.

Productivity Tool: Hootsuite

By Tonya Thomas December 19, 2018

Social media is a very important part of a small business owner’s marketing plan. However, it can be time-consuming as well. One great way to get ahead of the curve and save time is to schedule your social media posts and a great tool for that is Hootsuite. Below are some of the cool features that Hootsuite has to offer.

How to Get The Most Impact from Working with a Virtual Assistant

By Tonya Thomas November 5, 2018

Finding the right virtual assistant for your business can be intimidating, and if not done properly can have a negative effect on your business. Your virtual assistant should be an integral part of your team; therefore, you should invest the time to learn how to build a solid working relationship you’re your VA. Below are some key ways that you can work with your virtual assistant to foster a successful and profitable relationship.

Productivity Tool: Wunderlist

By Tonya Thomas August 21, 2018

I use several different tools to help me stay productive. One of those tools is Wunderlist. Wunderlist allows you to create checklists for your to-do items.

6 Tips to Make Working from Home a Success

By Tonya Thomas July 22, 2018

You’ve finally achieved your goal of working from home and you’re ecstatic! You can’t wait to have all of the flexibility that you have read about working from home will bring you. Your work-life balance is about to be so on point and your life will become all the better for it. No more getting home in the evenings from a long day at the office and fighting traffic on your commute home. Your commute is about to become 10 seconds. You’ll be able to get everything done around the house and get your work done. Does all of this sound familiar to you? I’ve had a home office for over 16 years now, but I still remember my thoughts and feelings when I first began to work from a home office. However, little did I know that working from home is a learning process and in order to do it successfully, you have to put some boundaries in place. If not, you may find that the blissfulness of working from home can turn into a nightmare of chaos if you don’t learn how to master it. Below are some tips to help you get off to a great start of working from home.

How to Find the Perfect Virtual Assistant

By Tonya Thomas August 27, 2015

As you may have discovered by now, not all service providers are created equal. While this may not mean that they provide bad service, you just may not be the right fit for each other. The same holds true when it comes to finding the right virtual assistant for your business.