Solo-E.com Virtual Teams Articles

[Articles] Are You Making a Costly Mistake That Keeps Entrepreneurs Stuck?

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:11:32 -0400

I’ve been implementing a key strategy that has greatly contributed to the success of my coaching business. It’s not something taught in business school or in most coaching programs. But it is a technique that I emphatically stress to my platinum clients and to anyone who wants to raise their business to the next level. And it is the entrepreneurs who follow this advice who are thriving.

[Articles] VA Sites

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 13:05:45 -0400

Here are some useful VA sites.

[Articles] How to Have a Successful Relationship with a Virtual Assistant (VA)

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 13:05:10 -0400

It takes time to find a great VA someone who you will share information about your business; someone that will, over time, "partner" with you to help you in building your business revenue. Consider these tips before and during your work with a VA.

[Articles] Back-off: Why Micro-Managing Doesn't Work Online

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:22:02 -0400

I'm generally not a big reader of business books, as I quite honestly find many of them boring (shh, don't tell!). But for some reason I felt drawn to read Dan Pink's latest book Drive - the book is about motivation and what drives us to do our best work. After reading Dan's book I get it... he has cracked the code of what really motivates us to do our best work. In a nutshell, here is what he says.

[Articles] How to Find the Right Mentor for You

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 01:30:07 -0400

If you are in business for yourself, you need a masterful business coach- someone to help you set and reach lofty goals, someone to hold you accountable, someone who will see what you don’t see for yourself, and someone who you respect enough to truly want to be where they are in their lives. In a sea of potential experts, to find the mentor that is right for YOU, ask yourself these 3 essential questions.

[Articles] Are You Drowning In Administrative Tasks?

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 23:47:00 -0400

Your desk is overflowing with paperwork and you've thought about working with a Virtual Assistant (VA). Is this the time to start looking for a VA? What tasks could you delegate and how do you manage working with someone who could be across the country?

[Articles] Top 10 Questions for Interviewing a VA

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 23:42:34 -0400

Virtual, collaborative relationships may seem a bit awkward at first. Everybody's tongue-tied and a little shy. Here are ten questions to get to the heart of what you need to know about a VA that will help to kick-start the relationship.

[Articles] Do The Laundry, Walk The Dog

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 22:52:01 -0400

Want to know how much it costs to work with a VA and where to find one that meets your needs? This article helps you find a corresponding virtual assistant who will do just about anything but walk the dog and do the laundry.

[Articles] Why You Need A Board Of Advisors/Mastermind Group

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 21:28:57 -0400

We all need a sounding board, experts on our side, and a safe haven in which to ask for and receive help and advice. Every small business owner, CEO, or entrepreneur (in my opinion) must have a Board of Advisors. The easiest and fastest way to put one together is to join/create a Mastermind Group where each member gets and gives equal doses of advice from the group. Here are Kerri's top ten reasons why you need one.

[Articles] Don't Delegate What You Can Automate

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 17:49:13 -0400

Working with a virtual assistant or other professional to help you with some of the routine tasks in your business is a great decision and can free up your time to focus on your income generating activities. But delegate wisely! Don't delegate what you can automate.

[Articles] How Do I Know If You Are Good at What You Do?

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:43:26 -0400

How do virtual support professionals - Online Business Managers, Virtual Assistants and the like - prove that we are actually great at what we do and worth hiring? Here are a few ideas.

[Articles] 5 Signs It’s Time to Hire an Assistant

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:23:02 -0400

While many business-owners have difficulty delegating work, at a certain point it becomes necessary to move the business forward. Hiring an assistant can help you run things more efficiently, letting you focus on the big picture as your assistant takes care of administrative tasks. Some companies hire admins to work on-site, but many others are using virtual assistants to take care of tasks like scheduling or invoicing remotely. Here are five signs that you need an assistant.

[Articles] Finders Keepers

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:55:40 -0400

Finding and keeping the right team is one of the toughest and most important tasks you take on as a business owner or entrepreneur. Yet it doesn't always get all the attention it warrants.

[Articles] 5 Ways Being In A Master Mind Can Payoff

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 14:24:25 -0400

Here are the top 5 ways a Master Mind can pay off for you. Plus, the #1 “no-no” you must never do when joining a Master Mind.

[Articles] Tips for Solo Entrepreneurs on Delegating to VAs

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 23:44:54 -0400

During an interview I had with Erin Blaskie, The VA Coach she shared some great tips on delegating tasks to Virtual Assistants (VA) effectively that I wanted to pass on to you.

[Articles] Providing Solutions, Not just Options

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 16:52:29 -0400

What makes someone a great Online Business Manager? That’s a bit of a loaded question, and of course a big discussion all on it’s own as there are a myriad of things to consider. However one thing I know to be true is this. A good Online Business Manager will present you with solutions and not just options.

[Articles] Generate More Revenue by Hiring a Virtual Assistant

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:53:49 -0400

Is your "to do" list longer than your arm? Are you so busy taking care of the urgent that you never get to the important? Do you consider the thought of getting some help but then think "I can't afford it" or "No one can do it as well as I can"? If you want to grow your business AND maintain your sanity, there are two things you need to accept.

[Articles] Who is in YOUR Support Tribe?

Fri, 29 May 2009 00:36:35 -0400

Have you heard the saying, "You are as successful as the 5 people closest to you?" Many business owners wonder why they aren't more financially successful or are having a tough time keeping a positive mindset when it comes to growing their business. Ask yourself, Do you have the right "Support Tribe" to champion you and your vision? If not, it's no wonder you are frustrated or feeling alone with your dreams and business vision.

[Articles] Four Principles Every Entrepreneurial Woman Needs for Online Success

Wed, 20 May 2009 22:54:35 -0400

It’s been a fascinating two weeks as I interviewed 18 different internet marketing experts who shared tips on how to maximize your online presence. I think what I found the most interesting was how the expertise of the different speakers weaved together. In the end I discovered consistent references to what it takes to be successful in today’s economy. Let me share some of my highlights of the four online success principle I discovered:

[Articles] The Art of Nagging

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:14:46 -0400

I was talking to a colleague of mine yesterday who was sharing that she loves her Virtual Assistant, but in her words: “the one thing that she won’t do is nag me to get stuff done… I need someone to nag me like my mom does!” Now this may make you chuckle, but it really is a very common complaint that I hear from business owners…