Working with a Virtual Assistant
Make Communication a Precedence.
It might be tempting to keep emails or phone calls to a minimum, but communication is key for this relationship, especially at first. Feeling comfortable on the phone with a VA means you can more readily suggest time-saving systems or flag potential issues.
Share Your Expectations.
Shared expectations are also helpful in terms of overall goals and priorities. A skilled VA will be smart about prioritizing, but the client would need to communicate their vision openly. For example, if you have an overall goal for social media, communicating this to your VA can help them prioritize accordingly.
Build a Rapport.
Given the nature of email communication and the virtual world in general, creating a friendly atmosphere is worth the time and effort. When your VA feels that they are part of your mission, they will spread the word about your brand and go out of their way for your cause—even when they are no longer working with you.