Your Distant Assistant has completed the task and you are ready to tick it off the to-do list. However, there is one problem—the output isn’t near your expectations. What would you have done differently to delegate tasks effectively? Delegation requires clarity. It requires a clear sense of direction on what needs to be done. Without it,…
Administrative tasks occupy a big portion of the responsibilities at an office. They fill a critical role in day-to-day business operations. A lot of these administrative tasks that you do everyday can be outsourced with the help of a dedicated distant assistant. Distant assistants have become assets to the evolving business landscape. They work from a remote…
You may be shocked to learn that Bottleneck Distant Assistants is an ‘anti-virtual assistant company. Stay tuned, as we share several stories that will open your eyes to a brand-new way of thinking in the world of the traditional virtual assistant company. Tom Kulzer, CEO of AWeber was incredibly transparent and I, for one, applaud…
Bottleneck Virtual Assistants Founder Jaime Jay and COO Sara wrap the events of the past seven days into a capsule of amazing ideas for you. This week, Jaime and Sara share how their “Dedicated Distant Assistant” concept was conceived. They also share tips on how this concept can help you in your business. Redesign and…
You will see the title of this post is “4 Things You Must Do to Create a Professional Job Description“. I wrote it that way to get a higher response rate so more people could learn about why I dislike the term ‘Job Description’ so much. It worked, otherwise you probably wouldn’t be here. One…
Ever wondered how distant assistants manage their time? We surveyed ten promising individuals in the industry to get a glimpse of their work strategies. Here are their answers: Allocate Time Wisely Kristine, Social Media Manager: I create a to-do list prior to starting work and budget time for each task. I give more attention to…
A Safe and Secure Distant Workplace How to have a safe and secure distant workplace? Here are 5 good habits to practice when working with a distant assistant for your business or personal endeavors. 1. Have a backup Backups protect you from losing any important information or files. There are a variety of things for…
How to Prepare for a Virtual Job Interview Are you ready to take the next step in the hiring process? Not all aspiring distant assistants reach this far. Here’s how to prepare for a virtual job interview. In this guide you will learn about what to do with: 1. Take note of the time and date…
3 Productivity Tips to DAs Who Work with a Side Hustle Here’s the thing—distant assistants tend to have a lot of other priorities outside of work. Especially for those who are just working part-time, they sometimes juggle in-between clients. They tend to take on too many tasks to the point that sometimes their projects overlap….
How to Have Productive Meetings with Distant Assistants Are you getting the most out of your work meetings? Chitchats, snacks, an endless bucket of ideas—although they spark life to seemingly monotonous conversations, they just might not be your perfect meeting buddies. How do you know if your Distant assistants understood anything at all from your…
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