Syrine Gladys Podadera
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How to Conduct Performance Reviews for Admin Assistants
Performance reviews for virtual assistants and offshore workers, or for local staff, are often frowned upon by managers and employees alike. And it’s understandable. After all, giving and receiving feedback feels uncomfortable– even if it’s constructive. However, performance evaluations are necessary for professional and business growth. Regularly conducting performance reviews enables organisations to improve performance,…
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The AU Entrepreneur’s Guide to Balancing Multiple Projects with the Help of a Virtual Assistant
If you’re an entrepreneur, building and running a business often means juggling multiple projects. While it can be exciting, it also comes with its own set of challenges. Without proper time management and delegation, taking on too many tasks often results in stress or even burnout. In most instances, business owners feel overwhelmed and stretched…
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6 Ways to Manage Your Virtual Team Effectively
Managing a growing virtual team can be challenging. As your team expands, it becomes difficult to maintain open and effective communication, especially if you don’t have a skilled virtual assistant. Often, ineffective team management leads to decreased productivity, miscommunication, or missed deadlines. Fortunately, with the right approach (and a little help from a skilled virtual…
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3 Reasons Why Delegating Is Important for AU Business Owners
“If you really want to grow as an entrepreneur, you’ve got to learn to delegate.” This quote from Richard Branson couldn’t be truer. Business owners have a lot on their plate and adding more won’t help. Ironically, the more tasks you take on, the less efficient you’ll be. Hence, almost all successful leaders who’ve reached…
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How to Deal with Different Kinds of Personalities in the Professional Setting
Dealing with different kinds of personalities in the workplace can be as challenging as the work itself. Many professionals dread having to collaborate with difficult people, no matter how good they are at what they do. Most of the time, a toxic person can greatly reduce the entire team’s productivity and effectiveness. Hence, many will…
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How to Level up Your Productivity With the Help of a Virtual Admin Assistant
Everyone wants to be productive. However, this is easier said than done. With so many distractions around us, it can be challenging to sit down and do the work. However, these productivity issues become more prevalent if you’re a business owner who juggles multiple tasks. Fortunately, there’s a way to go about it: hiring a…
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6 Accounting Mistakes AU Small Business Owners Make
Many small business owners do their accounting to save costs and maintain control over their financial data. On the other hand, some entrepreneurs do it since they have a strong financial background that enables them to handle basic accounting tasks. Unfortunately, either of these can result in common accounting mistakes. Let’s take a look. Common…
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Having Trouble Finding the Right Admin Assistant? Here’s What You Should Do
Finding the right staff can be challenging. Aside from expertise and experience, you also want people with the right values and work ethic. However, there are proven strategies to help you do just that. A lot of AU entrepreneurs, for instance, have found the right admin assistants thanks to certain key principles. Read on to…
