First of all, I’m so sorry if it took awhile for me to write anything about my online career again here. My life has been a roller coaster these past few years. Again, I’m asking your forgiveness for not updating you at all. Anyways, back to regular programming. The question is why did I start my online career as a virtual assistant? The answer? I didn’t have a choice. I started my freelancing journey back in May 2013. I was working in a call center early that year. I will always get this headache and be hypertensive so I’ll be asked by my team manager to go to the clinic. When the doctor informed me that I was prediabetic and needs lifestyle modification, I filed for a month leave but my boss later informed me that the company won’t allow me to return back to work because if it’s going to be lifestyle modification, then I need to do an […]
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People today have more flexibility when it comes to choosing their career. They can either work in an office, on the field or even in the comfort of their homes. It’s really up to you if you’ll be white, blue, yellow-collar worker, entrepreneur or just a couch potato. If you’re an entrepreneur working online– virtual assistant, programmer, transcriber, web designer and the like, this article is going to be beneficial to you. Entrepreneurs working online should read this because the following tips you’ll be seeing are the key factors on what everyone working online should know. So make a cup of coffee or tea and you better grab a pen and paper so you can get some pointers. Virtual Assistants, Telemarketers, Phone Support Specialists, Web Development Programmers, Transcriptionists, SEO Specialists, Social Media Manager, etc. These are just some of the work categories that you can find online. It’s not easy but it’s not impossible to learn. Far from […]
We can’t be superheroes all the time and manage everything at the same time, especially when it comes to overseeing a business or company that you want to grow. Making a business work is all about teamwork and as the saying goes, “there is no I in team.” Although many managers would love to run the show all by themselves, there is a great probability that an important part of the business would be missed out or neglected because no one’s keeping a close eye on them. There is nothing wrong with wanting to be in the nitty-gritty of things but an effective manager should also focus on the macro level of the business. He is up there, seeing it as a whole and focused on steering the company in the right direction. What is the best way to ensure someone’s watching over every aspect of your business? DELEGATE TASKS. According to Merriam-Webster, “Delegation is the […]
Let’s face it, Virtual Assistants are getting very popular nowadays, locally or even overseas. I can imagine it being one of the most sought after jobs in the near future. Who wouldn’t want it? You work at the comforts of your home, you don’t have to go through the morning traffic and rush hour, you can even attend your meeting or do your tasks while in your pajamas. And if you’re a single parent or someone who’s physically challenged, you’ll definitely appreciate this job more because you get to work at the same time, you get to bond with your kids and work without the hassle of anyone criticizing your every move. How would you know if you’re fit for this kind of work? The first thing that you should ask yourself is this: Can I work efficiently without someone pushing me to do it? If your answer is yes, then great! You can start searching for all […]