EP#16 – Rapid Business Growth Using Virtual Assistants

As a woman we need to learn to let go and start to gain back our time for ourselves, our business and our family. Gone are the days we try and do everything ourselves and be super woman, even though we are truly capable…. though why burn the candle at both ends when we can work smarter not harder, reduce the stress and grow our business at rapid speed? Kristy shares with you exactly how to do that by using Virtual Assistance and Outsourcing. So many business owners sit on the idea of getting a VA for years, getting stuck with where or how to even start. If you know you need help, yet know one of the hardest things about growing your virtual team is knowing what tasks to give them… and even harder how to train them, then listen up! Kristy hits this all on the head in this interview PLUS she will have you completely sure in knowing if a VA is for you. Kristy also shares her biggest secret on how to be successful from the get-go when hiring a VA. Today’s interview covers: How to know when you need a VA What tasks can you give a VA What tasks to give the VA that you are doing now How to rapidly grow your bottom line by Outsourcing How to train and get VA ready Who is Kristy Smith? Kristy Smith is the founder of Virtual Elves, and has worked with many businesses helping them to develop the strategies, methods and tools for effective outsourcing.  She shows them how, with outsourcing, they can scale, grow and be profitable. She is known for her ability to see how businesses can operate in a more efficient way, and for walking business owners through the process. She uses her own business growth, mistakes and lessons learnt to give hands-on practical strategies that can be implemented immediately. Virtual Elves started in 2009 with just Kristy at the helm and now boasts an international team of over 25 virtual assistants, graphic designers, web developers and other various contractors. Kristy features in her recorded show for BRiN called Outsourcing for Success, and is a popular expert in her field for guest podcasts and Entrepreneur education groups such as The Entourage. Prior to founding Virtual Elves, Kristy managed large teams and implemented front office processes and customer service training for private hospitals and 5-star hotels. A mother of two, she lives on Sydney’s Northern Beaches with her husband and family.   Mentioned on the show: GET VA Ready Download: Kristy’s Task Audit 100 Things you can get a VA to do (Download) Screen recording tool: Useloom.com Virtualelves.com.au Virtual Elves Facebook Virtual Elves Twitter