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How To Speed Up Your New Team Member Induction

In this episode of 'Get Savvy with Teesha and Jo', our topic is how to speed up your induction process. Here at Strictly Savvy, we have a specific and documented process for hiring employees and contractors. It's all about streamlining and automating as much of the induction process as possible. Obviously, you still need to spend time with your new team members and have one on one training with them. So if you have a think about all of the things that you need to teach new team members...

Should You Do A Facebook Live In Landscape or Portrait

In this episode of 'Get Savvy with Teesha and Jo', we want to talk about whether you should film your Facebook live in landscape or in portrait mode. There's not actually a right answer to this question, you can do either for different purposes. So let's break down the purposes for each videos. So for portrait videos, these are mostly targeted at your viewers that are watching your live on their mobile phones. It is best used for instant reach to your viewers and if you also don't need the video...

How To Not Look Like A Toe In Photos

Welcome to our first episode in the new Get Savvy series with Teesha and Jo! Our first topic is: 'How to not look like a toe in your photos'. We know that some of you out there are probably wondering how you can turn your 'blah' selfies to Instagram-worthy ones! Our head of creative team/photographer, Teesha, gladly shares her tips on how to take your photos to the next step! Here's a breakdown of the tips:  The first thing that you want to make sure that you do is always take photos (and t...

The End Of An Era

This is our very last Savvy Session - hear why...And watch until the end... ________________Want more information?Download the Strictly Savvy Pricing Guide Download the '101 Tasks To Delegate To A Virtual Assistant' guide Want to hear more from us?Connect on LinkedIn ► Jo JensenFollow us on Facebook Transcription: - Welcome to Savvy Sessions number 30 with Joy and Jo. Now, this is going to be the very last Savvy Sessions with Joy and Jo because our lovely Joy, af...

What Can A Virtual Assistant Do For You

With the set up of a few simple systems, you can get off to the best start with your virtual assistant. Find out what they are in this episode of Savvy Sessions... ________________Want more information?Download the Strictly Savvy Pricing Guide Download the '101 Tasks To Delegate To A Virtual Assistant' guideWant to hear more from us?Connect on LinkedIn ► Joy Hewitt Connect on LinkedIn ► Jo JensenFollow us on FacebookTranscription: - Welcome to Savvy Se...

Five Security Questions To Ask When Hiring A Virtual Assistant

Security and confidentiality are paramount when allowing others to access your files & systems. You'll hear the important questions to ask surrounding security when hiring a virtual assistant. ________________Want more information?Download the Strictly Savvy Pricing Guide Download the '101 Tasks To Delegate To A Virtual Assistant' guideWant to hear more from us?Connect on LinkedIn ► Joy Hewitt Connect on LinkedIn ► Jo JensenFollow us on Facebook Transc...

Top Tips For Delegation

With the set up of a few simple systems, you can get off to the best start with your virtual assistant. Find out what they are in this episode of Savvy Sessions... ________________Want more information?Download the Strictly Savvy Pricing Guide Download the '101 Tasks To Delegate To A Virtual Assistant' guideWant to hear more from us?Connect on LinkedIn ► Joy Hewitt Connect on LinkedIn ► Jo JensenFollow us on Facebook Transcription: - Welcome to Savvy S...

Client Case Study - Coach

With the set up of a few simple systems, you can get off to the best start with your virtual assistant. Find out what they are in this episode of Savvy Sessions...________________ Want more information?Download the Strictly Savvy Pricing Guide Download the '101 Tasks To Delegate To A Virtual Assistant' guideWant to hear more from us?Connect on LinkedIn ► Joy Hewitt Connect on LinkedIn ► Jo JensenFollow us on Facebook Transcription:  - Welcome to S...

3 Systems for Virtual Assistant Success

Here Jo and Joy walk you through their  top 3 systems to help you achieve success with your virtual assistant... ________________ Want more information?Download the Strictly Savvy Pricing Guide Download the '101 Tasks To Delegate To A Virtual Assistant' guideWant to hear more from us?Connect on LinkedIn ► Joy Hewitt Connect on LinkedIn ► Jo JensenFollow us on Facebook Transcription: - Welcome to Savvy Sessions number 25 with Joy and Jo. - Now in t...

How To Create A Brief For A Designer

In this episode of 'Get Savvy with Teesha and Jo', we want to talk about creating a good brief for a designer. It can be for a logo design, collateral design, brochures, or even web design. The first thing to do is to make sure that you choose a reputable designer. Someone who is a professional like Strictly Savvy's very own Teesha. Check and make sure that it's not someone who has just watched some YouTube tutorials and now they are a 'graphic designer'. The difference is that you're not going ...

How To Scale Your Business Using A Virtual Assistant

Ever wondered HOW you can scale your business by using a virtual assistant? Here, Jo & Joy give you real life examples of clients that have scaled up, as well as down... Want more information?Download the Strictly Savvy Pricing Download the '101 Tasks To Delegate To A Virtual Assistant' guide Want to hear more from us?Connect on LinkedIn ► Joy HewittConnect on LinkedIn ► Jo Jensen Follow us on Facebook Transcription: - Welcome to Savvy Sessions nu...

How To Best Prepare For A Virtual Assistant

If you've made the decision to get a virtual assistant on board, here are our top tips on how best to prepare yourself for handing over to them. Want more information?Download the Strictly Savvy Pricing Download the '101 Tasks To Delegate To A Virtual Assistant' guide Want to hear more from us?Connect on LinkedIn ► Joy HewittConnect on LinkedIn ► Jo JensenFollow us on Facebook Transcription:  - Welcome to Savvy Sessions number 23 with Joy and Jo. ...

How a Business Coach Might Use a Virtual Assistant

If you're a business coach, a virtual assistant can help you juggle your clients. Check out the key reasons why a business coach could benefit from the flexibility of having a virtual assistant. Want more information?Download the Strictly Savvy Pricing Download the '101 Tasks To Delegate To A Virtual Assistant' guide Want to hear more from us?Connect on LinkedIn ► Joy HewittConnect on LinkedIn ► Jo JensenFollow us on Facebook Transcription: - Welcome to Sav...

How A Tradie Uses A VA

If you're an Electrician, a Plumber, or any other tradie, we've got you covered! Check out the key reasons why tradies use a VA, and benefit from the flexibility... ________________ Want more information?Download the Strictly Savvy Pricing Guide Download the '101 Tasks To Delegate To A Virtual Assistant' guide Want to hear more from us?Connect on LinkedIn ► Joy Hewitt Connect on LinkedIn ► Jo JensenFollow us on Facebook Transcription: - Welcome to Savv...

When Is The Best Time To Hire A VA?

There is no one 'right time' to hire a VA, it all depends on your mindset. Here Jo and Joy give you some triggers to look out for... _________________Want more information?Download the Strictly Savvy Pricing Guide Download the '101 Tasks To Delegate To A Virtual Assistant' guideWant to hear more from us?Connect on LinkedIn ► Joy Hewitt Connect on LinkedIn ► Jo JensenFollow us on Facebook Transcription: - Welcome to Savvy Sessions number 20, with Joy an...

Do You Need to Have a Website Set up from Day 1 Before You Have Any Clients?

Depending on the nature of your business, you may or may not necessarily need a live website before you secure clients. Let's unpack that... _________________ Want more information? Download the Strictly Savvy Pricing Guide Download the '101 Tasks To Delegate To A Virtual Assistant' guideWant to hear more from us?Connect on LinkedIn ► Joy Hewitt Connect on LinkedIn ► Jo JensenFollow us on Facebook Transcription: - Welcome to Savvy Sessions number 19 wi...

How Much Time Would You Commit To Training Before Your VA Becomes Productive?

Ever wondered how a virtual assistant actually does the work for you remotely? Jo and Joy shed light on the subject, and reveal it can be easier than you may have thought. ___________Want more information?Download the Strictly Savvy Pricing Guide Download the '101 Tasks To Delegate To A Virtual Assistant' guideWant to hear more from us? Connect on LinkedIn ► Joy Hewitt Connect on LinkedIn ► Jo JensenFollow us on Facebook Transcription: - Welcome to Sav...

Can I Please Have A General Life VA?

Virtual Assistants don't need to be purely business focused, they can often help you out with personal admin too...___________ Want more information?Download the Strictly Savvy Pricing Guide Download the '101 Tasks To Delegate To A Virtual Assistant' guide Want to hear more from us?Connect on LinkedIn ► Joy Hewitt Connect on LinkedIn ► Jo JensenFollow us on Facebook Transcription: - Welcome to Savvy Sessions number 17 with Joy and Jo. So today's questi...

What Do VAs Mainly Do?

Ever wondered what virtual assistants do? The scope of work can be vast, but here Jo and Joy highlight the most common tasks... ___________ Want more information?Download the Strictly Savvy Pricing Guide Download the '101 Tasks To Delegate To A Virtual Assistant' guide Want to hear more from us?Connect on LinkedIn ► Joy Hewitt Connect on LinkedIn ► Jo JensenFollow us on Facebook Transcription:  - Welcome to Savvy Sessions number 16 with Joy and J...

Why Australian Business Owners Should Consider Using A New Zealand VA

Hey Aussies...ever thought about the benefits of using a New Zealand based virtual assistant? Here we give you a few reasons to ponder...___________ Want more information?Download the Strictly Savvy Pricing Guide Download the '101 Tasks To Delegate To A Virtual Assistant' guide Want to hear more from us?Connect on LinkedIn ► Joy Hewitt Connect on LinkedIn ► Jo JensenFollow us on Facebook Transcription:  - Welcome to Savvy Sessions Number 15, with ...

How A Virtual Assistant Actually Completes Task For You Remotely

The success of your new VA will rely heavily on the input and communication from you in the initial set up phase. How much time you dedicate will depend on the nature & volume of tasks you delegate... ________ Want more information?Download the Strictly Savvy Pricing Guide Download the '101 Tasks To Delegate To A Virtual Assistant' guide Want to hear more from us?Connect on LinkedIn ► Joy Hewitt Connect on LinkedIn ► Jo JensenFollow us on Facebook Tran...

The Pros And Cons Of A Local Virtual Assistant Versus An Overseas Virtual Assistant

Ever wondered what type of virtual assistant would work best for you? Joy and Jo talk through the different types of virtual assistant, both local and offshore.___________ Want more information? Download the Strictly Savvy Pricing Guide Download the '101 Tasks To Delegate To A Virtual Assistant' guide Want to hear more from us? Connect on LinkedIn ► Joy Hewitt Connect on LinkedIn ► Jo JensenFollow us on Facebook Transcription: - Welcome to Savvy Sessio...

The Biggest Threat To The VA Industry

In these times, there are threats to all industries. Can you guess what is the biggest threat to the virtual assistant industry? Joy and Jo delve into their take on this impending threat. Want more information? ► Download the Strictly Savvy Pricing Guide► Download the '101 Tasks To Delegate To A Virtual Assistant' guideWant to hear more from us?Connect on LinkedIn ► Joy Hewitt Connect on LinkedIn ► Jo JensenFollow us on Facebook  Transcription: - Welcome to ...

Top Tips On Using A Virtual Assistant

With their experience working with hundreds of businesses, the Savvy Squad give their top tips on using a virtual assistant.Want more information?► Download the Strictly Savvy Pricing Guide► Download the '101 Tasks To Delegate To A Virtual Assistant' guide Want to hear more from us?Connect on LinkedIn ► Joy Hewitt Connect on LinkedIn ► Jo JensenFollow us on Facebook  Transcription: - Welcome to Savvy Sessions number 11 with Joy and Jo. - In this episode, you'll hear from the Savvy S...

Types Of Virtual Assistants And The Pros And Cons For Each

Ever wondered what type of virtual assistant would work best for you? Joy and Jo talk through the different types of virtual assistant, both local and offshore.___________ Want more information?Download the Strictly Savvy Pricing Guide Download the '101 Tasks To Delegate To A Virtual Assistant' guideWant to hear more from us?Connect on LinkedIn ► Joy Hewitt Connect on LinkedIn ► Jo JensenFollow us on FacebookTranscription: - Welcome to Savvy Sessions n...