Freelancer vs. Business Owner—What’s the Difference?
While my purview is AssistU, and all of our VAs are business owners and know it, there’s a word in the mainstream that’s long overdue for a reset. It’s “freelancer.” And it’s beyond time we dealt with what the word has come to mean to a lot of people. Too...Do You Want a Partner or an Order-Taker?
One of the biggest factors in the success (or failure) of a VA/client relationship is something clients don’t always consider: their expectations. Unfortunately, those expectations are often downright unrealistic. Too often, clients approach working with a VA...The Cost of Convenience: Why VAs Aren’t the Budget Option (and Shouldn’t Be)
People often think of hiring a VA as a cheaper alternative to hiring an employee or on par with working with a freelancer. And while it’s true that VAs offer flexibility and often cost less than hiring someone full-time, nothing about that makes them the budget...Who Pays When Something Goes Sideways on Work a Virtual Assistant is Doing for You?
First of all, what kinds of “sideways” things am I talking about? Anything really. Unfortunately, the possibilities are endless. To get you thinking in the right direction consider these challenges: An electrical surge or computer malfunction that causes the loss of...Why Human “Tries” are Often Better Than Robotic “Perfection”
I’ve recently encountered a concept that’s fairly new in its application in the direction of working with virtual assistants. It’s the concept of making VAs work to quotas, and to only paying for successes, never for “trying.” As I’m sure you know, VAs are humans. And...
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