The major difference between a successful and struggling business is how the owners value their time. There is a new adage that says, “Time is the world’s highest value currency and it can’t be saved up.” We need to identify which tasks best utilize our time to achieve the results we want for our businesses. DId you know that hiring someone to help you in your business will help you focus more on your business? What’s going to happen is it will give you more time to start scaling your business. Around the globe, there is an army of skilled freelancers who are ready to take on the challenge and help you with your goals. Here are the top 4 reasons why you should consider hiring VAs: 1. Disaster-Proof Your Business – Nobody anticipated the global health crisis that brought service disruption and put many businesses to a halt. Having virtual employees even from the other side of the globe […]
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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 […]
It’s been a while since I last wrote here. I have been really busy with online work and life. During those times, I was thinking of ways to help aspiring virtual freelancers so I put up different social media marketing plans. This article is a marketing plan for Pinterest for you to be able to generate more followers and in return get more clients for the services you offer. I’ve created a 1, 3 and 6 month plan for you to get an idea on how it differs. If you have any questions, you can email me at rjbuarao[at]theperfectarmy.com. Marketing Plan for Pinterest Objective: Generate more visits per month For 1 Month Plan: Create original content or recreate content with keywords e.g quotes Create images with the right size for more visibility. Create images with text and don’t forget to put a keyword-rich description. Create picture quotes, infographics, etc. Pin at least 5-10 times per day. Schedule pins throughout the […]
In this day and age of technological advancement, everything and anything is possible with just a touch of a button including having a team of individuals that can make your business mobile and global wherever you may be. Introducing: the virtual administrative assistant or the e-assistant – the perfect person for all your business needs. Gone were the days when you need to physically have a space to get your business or company going. Nowadays, you can go online and hire a virtual assistant or VA for short to cater to pressing demands for your company. An e-assistant is an individual that works at a remote location for all your administrative needs like checking your e-mail, keeping calendar of all the things you need to do, researching and even planning your marketing campaigns. It’s like having an invisible partner that takes away the hassle and painstaking side of moving up the ladder of success. Having someone work remotely […]
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 […]