| Most business owners think that it is hard to hire | | | | because you can even control the VA's |
| a VA due to the fact that they are... virtual | | | | computer). If you will do this, make sure your |
| (obviously)! They cannot see what they do during | | | | VA's computer has good specs so that it will not |
| their shift and they will have a hard time tracking | | | | slow down the connection. |
| their outputs. | | | | 5. And finally, the reporting. You may opt for the |
| Here are some simple ways to monitor your | | | | old style reporting style, wherein your staff will |
| Virtual Assistant: | | | | itemize all the things that he did and email to you. |
| 1. You should screen your VA well. If there are | | | | Or you may just have a Report or Spreadsheet, |
| rates given to the VA, it will surely help. You will | | | | preferably online, (I recommend Google docs), |
| know if he/she is dependable, on time and | | | | wherein you and your staff will fill out what he |
| trustworthy. This will give make your screening | | | | has done for the day and you in turn can view it. |
| 50% easier. Have in mind to rate your VA after | | | | You may randomly check the items just to make |
| your project so that other business owners like | | | | sure it was properly done. |
| you will have an idea of the kind of experience | | | | These are only some ideas on how to check your |
| you had with that particular staff. | | | | VA's tasks. Remember, you hired a VA to do |
| 2. Make sure that you hire a VA that is | | | | things for you, so you just have to learn to trust |
| knowledgeable with the task. This will eliminate the | | | | him that he is doing the job well (make sure he is |
| 'learning cycle' and would immediately proceed to | | | | worth the trust) and just monitor it randomly. |
| the task proper. | | | | This will give you time to do the 'real business' for |
| 3. You should give out clear, as in crystal clear | | | | your company. |
| instructions. Do not think that your VA is | | | | But if you feel that you are checking and |
| knowledgeable enough to figure things out. This | | | | correcting the VA frequently even if you know |
| maybe the case, but do not left this to chance - | | | | that you have given all the instructions clear and |
| this will just mean additional time and cost if the | | | | concise, maybe it is time to find another one. |
| instructions are unclear to the VA. If possible, | | | | So does it mean that we need to hire a VA that |
| write everything - itemized and even step by | | | | is great and perfect and terrific and wonderful... |
| step. This is perfect if the project is long term, | | | | Absolutely no! Why? Because there is nobody like |
| just write it once and it can be used all throughout | | | | that - well not 100% like that. But you can find a |
| the project. | | | | good one, you have to just try to find and it at |
| 4. For the first days, you may want to 'monitor' | | | | the right places. |
| them. You can use Log Me In service ( You can | | | | Hire a VA that is fitting for your requirements |
| sign up for free. You are like viewing your staff's | | | | and this will make your life easier... trust me on |
| desktop real time. (You can also do this if you | | | | this! |
| have something to teach your Virtual Assistant | | | | |