Episodes

In past episodes, we’ve discussed the different kinds of support. In this episode, we’re focusing on the pros and cons of the different types of virtual assistant businesses: solopreneurs, teams, agencies, and online business...

You’ve done all the hard work of figuring out what kind of virtual assistant you’re looking for and you have your plan in place, now you just have to find someone! Finding a VA is not as hard as it seems. There are virtual as...

Preparation goes a long way in setting up a good foundation for working with a virtual assistant. Communication, leveraging technology, batching work, limiting communication platforms, document workflows, and so many more fac...

A VA was never meant to be a low-cost alternative to hiring an employee, but many clients believe they will save money by going with a VA versus an employee. There are some instances where a VA is not the right solution for ...

Virtual Assistants come with a whole range of skills, some are easy to share on their services page while others are not quantifiable as VA work. Some examples we share are brainstorming, coaching, reiki, or tarot reading. Th...

We’re back and so happy you’ve returned for Season Two! VAs learn something new every day and for every client. They may not always update their services page or share all the new skills they have learned. In this episode, we...

You found a VA. Yay!! Now what? Getting started is the fun part but it can be a little overwhelming. Most of the time, a VA will let the client lead the onboarding process. The client brings the WHAT and the VA is the resourc...

The interview process looks different for everyone but it’s an important first step in the hiring process. Once you know the qualities you’re looking for in a VA, it’s helpful to craft questions to ask during the interview pr...

Finding the right fit for your business is a lot like dating. You wouldn’t marry someone based solely on their online profile. You’d want to get to know the person behind it. The same is true when looking for a VA. In this ep...

Many business owners feel like they need to hire a low-cost VA to complete the number of hours they feel is necessary for all of their tasks. That’s not always the case or the best approach. When it comes to your budget, let ...

For many business owners, the first thing that stresses them out is determining what they need help with. Fear and perfectionism can play a big part in holding onto tasks that could be handed off. A VA can help with building...

The term Overseas VA can mean many things from outsourcing, Agency task doers, and low cost. That’s not necessarily bad depending on what you’re looking for in your support. In this episode we discuss the pros and cons of Ove...

VAs offer a wide range of services and are highly skilled. They provide administrative, technical, operations, and sometimes, personal support in a broad way. They may have specialized skills but they are not professional in ...

In recent years, the virtual assistant industry has boomed and the term VA is used interchangeably for all kinds of assistants who work virtually. From the AI customer service chat bot on websites to highly specialized Execut...

It’s common for overwhelmed business owners to hesitate before making the decision to hire a virtual assistant. Often asking the question, “How do I know if I’m ready?” In this episode, we share our unique perspectives and ad...

In this episode, we’re introducing ourselves. Meet the cast: Rachael Davila- host from San Diego, CA Extra Hands! Virtual Assistance - www.extrahandsva.com LeAnn Erimli- Technical VA from San Diego, CA Handling Business - www...

Many times overwhelmed entrepreneurs are told to “hire a virtual assistant” but not how to do it or what to look for. The term Virtual Assistant (VA) is not a one-size-fits-all. When clients hire someone without knowing all ...