VAs From A VAs Point Of View – With Jo Hewson

You may have heard about the benefits of hiring a virtual assistant; the many ways in which you can free up your time by doing so, and the wealth of value they can add to your business. But what’s it like to be a virtual assistant? 

Jo Hewson is a full-time virtual assistant based in Worcestershire who provides secretarial support, transcription services, eMarketing, website builds and management, event planning and social media management, all aimed at small business owners looking to leverage their time in valuable ways, and to access the multitude of ways in Jo’s experience can help their own business grow.

 

Jo joins Traci today to discuss her journey to becoming one of the most sought-after VAs around, how to get the best from your VA and the power of confidence.

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

 
Jo’s experience has always been in a support role; secretarial, customer services etc, and it’s what Jo has always enjoyed. It was therefore a natural progression for her to perform this kind of service on her own terms. Becoming her own boss, but supporting others, is the perfect amalgamation of Jo’s skills and her desire to be her own boss.

 
Jo does a lot of networking, both on and off line, but the factor that’s really helping her business to flourish is the fact that her work is always of such a high quality. People love the skills she has, which makes them tell others.

 
Make a to-do list and look at it carefully. If there’s a particular job on that list that never seems to go away, that’s the first place you should begin to outsource.

 
The fear-factor among business owners and entrepreneurs is huge. People believe that no-one can do the job as well as they can. The reality is that VAs often know how to do it better, and will employ systems you probably have never heard of. You’ll often end up being educated while you leverage.

 
Look for a VA with the precise skills you need. Many have training and expertise in different areas. Look for your personal expert.

 
Contact several VAs before you make your decision. Skype or call them, and see which one you have the best rapport with. Your personal relationship with the person you’re trusting is tremendously important.

 
A good VA will always study their client to find out the best way of communicating on their behalf. Past work will show how the client likes to be viewed, whether formal, friendly, relaxed or professional.

 
Remember that aside from work completed, you’re not financially committed to a monthly outgoing with your VA. Try one out, even if it’s just for a few hours, and see if it helps your business. You have nothing to lose. You have no national insurance, sick pay or holiday pay!

 
Remember that communication is key. VAs should be clear about timescales and charges, as well as what exactly they can manage to do for you. Employers need to be clear about that their VA is to take on.

 

BEST MOMENTS 

‘I just love making people happy’ 

’No matter what happens, good or bad, you’re either earning or you’re learning’ 

’The education usually comes back threefold’ 

’Sometimes people come with one need, and realise they have more’ 

’Sometimes we need to be exposed to different information and a different way of doing things’ 

‘It’s cake and cringe!'

 

VALUABLE RESOURCES

 

Women Rockin Business Podcast

Traci’s Website

Jo Hewson’s Website - https://hewsonbusinesssupport.co.uk/meet-jo/

Jo Hewson’s Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/hewsonbusinesssupport/

Jo Hewson on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hewsonsupport

 

 

ABOUT THE HOST
Traci Cornelius is a Speaker, Business Coach, Mindset Coach and mum to five Girls.

Like many, Traci’s story is not really a succinct one. It is long with many twists and turns (which is like business and life itself!). 

"Many of the twists and turns have helped me to learn, to grow and to become a successful entrepreneur."

On a professional level, she runs many businesses. On a personal level, she is a Mum to five wonderful, adorable, courageous, independent and challenging girls.

“I discovered exactly where I had gone wrong in my previous businesses. Everything I had been through, the good the bad and the ugly started to come together into the best discovery of all the “5 Power Principles” 

I implemented them, first in my business and then in others and so they then became the “5 Power Principles” that other people wanted to know about!”

–Traci Cornelius

When it comes to starting and scaling your business, whilst juggling family responsibilities and taming your mind monkeys, Traci is your go-to-gal!

 

CONTACT METHOD

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TraciCornelius22

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WomenRockinBusiness

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TraciCornelius

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WomenRockinBusiness

Official website: https://tracicornelius.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may have heard about the benefits of hiring a virtual assistant; the many ways in which you can free up your time by doing so, and the wealth of value they can add to your business. But what’s it like to be a virtual assistant? 

Jo Hewson is a full-time virtual assistant based in Worcestershire who provides secretarial support, transcription services, eMarketing, website builds and management, event planning and social media management, all aimed at small business owners looking to leverage their time in valuable ways, and to access the multitude of ways in Jo’s experience can help their own business grow.

 

Jo joins Traci today to discuss her journey to becoming one of the most sought-after VAs around, how to get the best from your VA and the power of confidence.

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

 

Jo’s experience has always been in a support role; secretarial, customer services etc, and it’s what Jo has always enjoyed. It was therefore a natural progression for her to perform this kind of service on her own terms. Becoming her own boss, but supporting others, is the perfect amalgamation of Jo’s skills and her desire to be her own boss.

 

Jo does a lot of networking, both on and off line, but the factor that’s really helping her business to flourish is the fact that her work is always of such a high quality. People love the skills she has, which makes them tell others.

 

Make a to-do list and look at it carefully. If there’s a particular job on that list that never seems to go away, that’s the first place you should begin to outsource.

 

The fear-factor among business owners and entrepreneurs is huge. People believe that no-one can do the job as well as they can. The reality is that VAs often know how to do it better, and will employ systems you probably have never heard of. You’ll often end up being educated while you leverage.

 

Look for a VA with the precise skills you need. Many have training and expertise in different areas. Look for your personal expert.

 

Contact several VAs before you make your decision. Skype or call them, and see which one you have the best rapport with. Your personal relationship with the person you’re trusting is tremendously important.

 

A good VA will always study their client to find out the best way of communicating on their behalf. Past work will show how the client likes to be viewed, whether formal, friendly, relaxed or professional.

 

Remember that aside from work completed, you’re not financially committed to a monthly outgoing with your VA. Try one out, even if it’s just for a few hours, and see if it helps your business. You have nothing to lose. You have no national insurance, sick pay or holiday pay!

 

Remember that communication is key. VAs should be clear about timescales and charges, as well as what exactly they can manage to do for you. Employers need to be clear about that their VA is to take on.

 

BEST MOMENTS 

‘I just love making people happy’ 

’No matter what happens, good or bad, you’re either earning or you’re learning’ 

’The education usually comes back threefold’ 

’Sometimes people come with one need, and realise they have more’ 

’Sometimes we need to be exposed to different information and a different way of doing things’ 

‘It’s cake and cringe!'

 

VALUABLE RESOURCES

 

Women Rockin Business Podcast

Traci’s Website

Jo Hewson’s Website - https://hewsonbusinesssupport.co.uk/meet-jo/

Jo Hewson’s Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/hewsonbusinesssupport/

Jo Hewson on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hewsonsupport

 

 

ABOUT THE HOST
Traci Cornelius is a Speaker, Business Coach, Mindset Coach and mum to five Girls.

Like many, Traci’s story is not really a succinct one. It is long with many twists and turns (which is like business and life itself!). 

"Many of the twists and turns have helped me to learn, to grow and to become a successful entrepreneur."

On a professional level, she runs many businesses. On a personal level, she is a Mum to five wonderful, adorable, courageous, independent and challenging girls.

“I discovered exactly where I had gone wrong in my previous businesses. Everything I had been through, the good the bad and the ugly started to come together into the best discovery of all the “5 Power Principles” 

I implemented them, first in my business and then in others and so they then became the “5 Power Principles” that other people wanted to know about!”

–Traci Cornelius

When it comes to starting and scaling your business, whilst juggling family responsibilities and taming your mind monkeys, Traci is your go-to-gal!

 

CONTACT METHOD

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TraciCornelius22

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WomenRockinBusiness

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TraciCornelius

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WomenRockinBusiness

Official website: https://tracicornelius.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.