It’s important to know Virtual Assistants are human too and they base their work on the connection you have with them, timing and understanding their experience. Below we have listed the 10 things you need to know about working with virtual assistants to make your experience a pleasant one. Before you read on please remember talking being a great communicator and being as detailed as possible with your workers will allow them to produce the best possible work they can. The more vague you are the more questions they need to ask and the more delay each task will take. Just be mindful of that.

Here are the top 10 in no particular order:

1.) Keep it Real Don’t set high expectations on your VA, especially on their first day. They might not get the job perfectly as they are still introducing themselves to the task

2.) Time Efficient Having a VA will save you time and increase in Productivity.

3.) Cost Efficient Hiring a VA will not only save you time but also saves you money. Home-based VAs are 50% less than in-house staff

4.) Make it Clear When giving instructions make it clear and precise for your VA to understand; Assumptions may lead to a bad end result.

5.) Train and Develop It is best to train your VA and help develop his/her skills. So that it will come to a point when you no longer have to assist them and they can do work while you are busy or away.

6.) Set a date Don’t pressure your virtual assistant staff with a deadline that seems to be unreal. Set a date that you know would be enough that your VA will be able to finish the task.

7.) Trust is the Key Showing trust to your VA to do your tasks does not only build a strong bond but also motivates him/her to work harder.

8.) Appreciation is the best When your VA completes the task, give a warm appreciation for a job well done. This will not only make your VA feel accomplished but also helps develop him/her.

9.) Be on TIME. Always follow your schedule of payment. Your VA also has bills to pay to work effectively. This will also make a guarantee to your VA and pushes through determination.

10.) Don’t stress out Enjoy your business and the bond, don’t stress out! Hiring a VA means to utilize work while saving money and time. - See more at: http://www.virtualstaff4u.com/