BBF256: Hire a Virtual Assistant the smart way!

Summary Remote working has never been more popular but how do you manage it properly? Anne and Mark Lackey certainly know how. Their company HireSmart Virtual Assistants has been transforming the productivity of their clients for years, saving them up to 75% on their payroll costs and saving them the headache of finding the right VAs. See some of Anne and Mark's top tips below: ** 80% of the work you're doing you probably shouldn't be doing. Free yourself up! ** Too many people hire someone because they like them, rather than because they can actually do the job. ** Make your virtual assistants feel like they are 'normal' employees. You should measure their performance in the same way. ** Providing healthcare to your virtual assistants can be a game changer. It can make a massive difference. ** Consider adding an extra layer of vetting. Anne and Mark have a 40-hour certification process after they've selected their candidate. In this episode of Business Brain Food you will learn: ** The 7 repetitive questions and how to avoid them ** How to integrate virtual assistants ** Should you use time-tracker software? ** How to use KPIs to manage virtual assistants ** How to save 50 - 75% on your payroll costs ** What you can and can't give virtual assistants Resources mentioned in this episode: ** If you're a business coach, business adviser or would like to become one, go to: https://maxmyprofit.com.au/business-exceleration.html ** Find out more about what your business can take off their plate at: http://www.hiresmartvas.com/tasks ** All previous BBF episodes & show notes can be found at http://www.businessbrainfood.com.au ** Join the Business Brain Food Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BusinessBrainFood/ ** Twitter: https://twitter.com/bfewtrell Call to action: This is a model that is only going to grow in the post-Covid era, so listen up and get on board! Also, if you are enjoying these Business Brain Food podcasts, then make sure to share them via social media sites or email the links to family and friends. A lot of time and effort goes into producing each of these podcasts with the goal in mind of the more people we can inspire about business the better. You can help us do just that! Until next time, have a profitable day! Cheers, Ben Fewtrell 02 8808 5500