The key to successfully navigating a virtual EA-Client relationship is effective communication. Clear and open communication will foster a better working relationship, eliminate mistakes, avoid gaps in expectations and achieve goals more successfully. We recommend the following tips to assist in successful and effective communication for your virtual relationship(s). Remember the 3 C’s of Communication: [...]
Aren’t we all looking for new ways to improve upon our productivity and ability to successfully manage our projects and tasks? At eaHELP this is something we work toward daily. Luckily there are a plethora of task management applications and tools out there to help with just this. We did the research and below are [...]
How and how often do you talk with your client? “That depends on the client and their personality and I’ve had to learn to adapt to each style. I have one that I talk to twice a week, via Google+ Video Chat, for an hour each time. (He needs that). Another, I text back and forth, sometimes [...]
Remember Psychology 101 in college? The Pavlovian Response/Conditioning? When the phone “dings” or when the computer alerts you of a new eMail … are you just like the Pavlovian dogs who jump into action? Is that good or bad? Or, how about the phone in general … is it for you … or for people [...]
We love hearing and sharing stories from our happy Clients! Here’s a video from our client Mark Henson, the Creator and Chief Imagination Officer for sparkspace. Mark demonstrates how seamlessly he and his EA, Lisa, are able to work together to save him time and money.
In a virtual business it is extremely important to be conscious of your culture and work diligently to nurture it. Here are 4 ways we work to preserve our culture: 1) Talk about it! As a leader it is critical that you communicate the essence of your culture and to always practice what you preach. [...]
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We’re back with the second half (Read the first half here.) of answers from our EAs to the Million Dollar Question: How do you balance work and family when you work at home? “I have an office in my home where I do most of the tasks while my son is in school. But, inevitably, [...]
Are YOU a Control Freak? Here are several ways to tell you if you are control freak … based on our 1,000s of conversations with leaders over the years: 1) You have no concern for my time or anyone else’s. You hold everyone hostage on the phone, in meetings, and conversations way past the time [...]
I have news for you … God doesn’t bless your messes, well – at least not administratively speaking that is. My post today is simple. Here are my questions for you today, if you’re a disorganized leader or owner: 1) Do you think it is good stewardship of your business/organization to be so disorganized you [...]
