Newsletters keep your team strong

A virtual assistant needs to communicate with other team members in a hands-on way. As independent contractors, they use the team structure and become part of a larger network that may be based locally or over long distances.

It’s a good idea to use instant messaging, email, Skype, and web pages to keep information flowing among team members. However, omissions can be made and key people may miss important information, or our busy schedules prevent us from sharing information. One of the best ways to improve and streamline communication is to write an electronic newsletter and distribute it regularly, whether weekly, monthly or quarterly.

Finding enough time to create an ezine can be a challenge, but you don’t have to do it alone. The most time and cost effective way is to break the job into smaller parts; organize a brainstorming session; assign work segments among team members; and then use a virtual assistant to format and distribute the ezine. Delegating formatting and distribution will free up your time to do the things you do best.

A virtual assistant who specializes in office management can save small business owners time from performing tasks that don’t make money, so they can focus on tasks that make money. As an alternative to building and maintaining a fully staffed office suite, they offer you a reliable, highly rated and hassle-free pay-as-you-go service.