Virtual Assistant: Find, Hire, Train, And Manage

Work smarter, not harder: Learn how to win the war against "Entrepreneurial Overwhelm" with virtual assistants.

What you'll learn
By the end of the course, you'll have a complete understanding of what virtual assistants are and how they can help you in your business. You'll know where to find the best VA talent, how to hire them, and how to work with them on an ongoing basis.
Requirements
An open mind and willingness to relinquish some control in your business in the name of your lifestyle, health, and growth
Description
Are You Running Your Business or is Your Business Running You? This course is for entrepreneurs who are looking for a way to take their business to the next level. If you've ever caught yourself thinking there just aren't enough hours in the day, there is a solution. And it won’t make you go broke, either. Virtual assistants are essentially telecommuting contractors to your business. This course covers everything you need to know about virtual assistants, including: Where to find the best ones How to hire them Best practices for working with them on an ongoing basis It’s taught from firsthand experience, NOT theoretical or academic fluff. You’ll learn how a talented virtual assistant can help save you time, money, and headache. Take control of your entrepreneurial life and learn how to effectively outsource your non-essential tasks. You’ll free up hours every day to focus on what’s really important. In the end, virtual assistants can help you lead a happier, healthier, and more productive and stress-free life. It's possible (and I would argue essential) to unload many aspects of your day-to-day work, leaving you free to tackle the higher-level, strategic, and money-making projects that often get neglected. Time is Our Most Valuable Resource But it's also the resource we are quickest to waste. After this course, you may not achieve the 4-Hour Work Week right away, but you’ll be armed with actionable advice on how to get started with outsourcing. The world’s most successful people didn't get there alone; they all had help along the way. What are you waiting for? Let's get started on your outsourcing adventure today!

Overview

Section 1: Virtual Assistant Basics

Lecture 1 What is a Virtual Assistant?

Lecture 2 The 3 Types of Virtual Assistants

Lecture 3 Why Hire a VA?

Lecture 4 Virtual Assistant Benefits

Lecture 5 How Much is Your Time Worth?

Lecture 6 What's Your Excuse?

Lecture 7 What a Virtual Assistant Can Do For You

Lecture 8 Should You Outsource Social Media?

Lecture 9 How Much Does a VA Cost?

Lecture 10 Virtual Assistants vs. In-House Employees

Lecture 11 Virtual Assistant Security

Lecture 12 Virtual Assistant Legal Implications

Lecture 13 Myth: Virtual Assistants are a 3rd World Industry

Lecture 14 Virtual Assistant Certifications

Section 2: How to Hire a Virtual Assistant

Lecture 15 Intro to Section 2

Lecture 16 Know Thyself: The First Step To Virtual Assistant Success

Lecture 17 Know Your Requirements: What Will Your VA Do?

Lecture 18 The Perfect VA Job Description: Share Your Requirements and Personality

Lecture 19 How and Where to Post Your VA Job

Lecture 20 Insider Tips for Elance Success

Lecture 21 How to Narrow Down the Candidates

Lecture 22 How to Ask for Trial Tasks

Lecture 23 How to Interview a Virtual Assistant

Lecture 24 You're Hired!

Section 3: Working With Your Virtual Assistant

Lecture 25 Your Welcome Package: On-Boarding Your New Team Member The Right Way

Lecture 26 How to Train Your Virtual Assistant

Lecture 27 Managing Your Virtual Assistant: Would You Want to Work for You?

Lecture 28 Tools of the Trade

Lecture 29 How to Use LastPass to Securely Share a Password with Your VA

Lecture 30 How to Pay Your Virtual Assistant

Section 4: Bonus Material: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Outsourcers

Lecture 31 Habit 1: Be Proactive

Lecture 32 Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind

Lecture 33 Habit 3: Put First Things First

Lecture 34 Habit 4: Think Win-Win

Lecture 35 Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood

Lecture 36 Habit 6: Synergize

Lecture 37 Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw

Lecture 38 Thank You For Joining Me in This Course!

Section 5: PowerPoint Slides

Lecture 39 Virtual Assistant Benefits

Lecture 40 How Much Is Your Time Worth?

Lecture 41 Virtual Assistant Legal Implications

Lecture 42 Know Thyself

Lecture 43 How to Post Your VA Job

Lecture 44 Hired

Lecture 45 VA Welcome Package

Lecture 46 Tools of the Trade

Lecture 47 How to Pay Your VA

Small business owners, entrepreneurs, and busy professionals.