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3 Things Your Business Should Be Thankful For – And What If You’re Not?

It’s that time of year when we try to reflect on everything we’re grateful for in our lives. Honestly, we should reflect like this throughout the year but nobody’s perfect, right? We’re busy professionals! We don’t have time to stop and smell the roses! Although, if you had a few virtual assistants helping you out, you probably would have time for that. Just saying! But I digress. With Thanksgiving fast approaching(wow this year flew by!) it’s the appropriate time to take a look at the year behind us and reflect on how it got us here. The decisions we made, the people who helped, and everything that stood the test of time. I’m sure you have plenty of personal things you could list that might get you feeling all warm and fuzzy, but for the sake of dry eyes let’s focus on the business stuff. After all, our business is your business.

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Thankful For New Technology

This is an easy one. We’re all thankful for the advancements in technology that have… well, advanced our lives. From being able to deposit a check by taking a picture with your phone, to ordering cat food online with 2-hour shipping; life has gotten super convenient. But how has technology improved your business? Maybe you launched an app this year that made it easier for your clients to schedule appointments or get support. Maybe you implemented a new software at the office that helped automate something and improved your productivity. In any case, technology surely helped you this past year. With so much of the workforce staying home, you had no choice but to embrace technology. So even if you didn’t try some new tech gadget, you at least relied on technology in some way to keep your business running. Which means you likely had people supporting it with you. Researching new tools, testing them, training your team on using them, implementing them into your existing processes, etc. A lot of us wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for advancements in technology. And for that, we’re forever thankful.

Thankful For All of The People

All of the tech in the world is nothing without the people behind it. Be that the people who came up with it and designed it, and built it. Or like I mentioned previously, the people who help bring it into real-world use at companies like yours. Surely you have a team of folks you’re thankful for because you can’t imagine making it as far as you have without them. If you’re doing things right, then your employees should be just as focused on your vision as you are. They believe in your company mission and most importantly they believe in you. We’re nothing without our teams; as they support our efforts, bring new ideas to the table, and hustle to accomplish the tasks set forth. Never forget the human behind the numbers.

Thankful For Flexibility

If your company is still kicking then you’ve likely been at least somewhat flexible during these unprecedented times. This could mean ‘trimming the fat’ where you saw it necessary, loosening the reigns on your employees a bit, embracing remote work, even trying new things as you tried to adapt to an ever-changing professional world. Of course, part of being the boss means being rigid sometimes, stubborn, and firm with your decisions. But it also means being open to new ideas, change, and evolution. Our bodies stay in shape when we constantly move them, put them through strained exercises, and then stretch so as to facilitate healthy growth. Being flexible is an important part of improvement. Our businesses are no different. So cheers to having the luxury of flexibility at a time when it’s most important.

We’re Thankful For You

These are just a few of the things we’re thankful for, not to mention you the reader. We’re thankful for you too! Whether you’re just browsing this blog and have never used our service, or you’re an existing client. Either way, this blog is being written because of you. Never lose sight of how and why you got to where you are now. When we fail we’re quick to pick apart everything that leads us to loss. We want to assign blame to someone or something so we can say “that’s why it didn’t work! It wasn’t just me!”. We don’t often enough do the inverse when things are successful. Now is the time to assign praise, instead. Point to the people and things that made it all possible. The last couple of years haven’t been easy, and we’re sure you couldn’t have done it alone.

If while reading this, at any point you hesitated to relate, then something needs to change. Because those three things should be the minimum of what any successful company is thankful for right now. And believe it or not, virtual assistants have a direct impact on all three of them. Maybe you need help adopting new technology, and further help maintaining it. Maybe you need some extra hands on deck for customer support, scheduling, billing, etc. Or perhaps your team is overwhelmed and needs some backup so they can have less stressful holidays. Even just one of our experienced, educated, reliable virtual assistants can be something you are thankful for in any of those cases. So don’t hesitate to reach out via the link below, and request a free one-on-one consultation. We’ll listen first and then propose an action plan. We guarantee you’ll be thankful you did.

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November 17, 2021/by Dan Trujillo

Should I Use a Virtual Assistant Service for My Business?

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If you’re a small business owner just starting, you may not have the resources to hire a full-time assistant. In this case, you may end up doing tasks that take you away from growing your presence in the marketplace.

A great solution is a virtual assistant service. It’s growing as technology makes it easier to work remotely.

This article will cover the top reasons why hiring a virtual assistant (VA) is the best option for your business. Keep reading to learn the benefits of virtual assistants.

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It Covers Many Roles

Virtual assistant services come in different forms. You can hire a company that outsources VA services, a talent agency that provides virtual assistants. Or you can hire an independent assistant.

The skills offered by VAs are wide-ranging. The skillsets can be as simple as someone who perform basic clerical duties and answers calls. You can also find VAs who can perform accounting duties, marketing, and social media management.

To find a virtual assistant, enter “virtual assistant near me” in your Google search. If you do not find a local agency, it’s okay.

The VA doesn’t have to be in your area, city, or state. With the internet, the person you hire can reside anywhere.

It’s Cost-Efficient

Regardless of what your individual needs are, the cost to hire a remote assistant will most likely cost less than a full-time employee. Because their skill levels are diverse, you can cover multiple requirements with a single assistant.

In addition, there are no benefits to pay. Plus, VAs are independent contractors, so you don’t have to worry about payroll taxes. If you go with a virtual assistant service, you pay the agency a fee, and they take care of the rest.

It Can Help Grow Your Business

The best virtual assistant services can help you grow your business. There’s no longer a need to bypass the essential functions of running a business. These one-stop shops have everything you need.

Services include:

Administrative assistants
Customer cervice
Help desk & support
Marketing assistants
Receptionist support
And more

With the money you’ll save, you can invest in ways to grow your business and remain competitive.

It Provides Flexibility

The flexibility offered with hiring a virtual assistant is immeasurable. One of the important factors to consider is the ability to extend your business accessibility to clients.

Customer service features often come with either business hours that go late into the evening or 24-hours. You’ll also have someone to answer calls, allowing you to focus on more pressing issues.

Plus, you can finally take a much-needed vacation without closing your business.

Is a Virtual Assistant Service Right for Your Business?

A virtual assistant service is beneficial to many businesses. Determine the specific needs of your company and measure them against the services offered by a virtual assistant.

When you’re ready to take the first step in increasing the efficiency of your business operations, we’re here to help. Schedule a free “double your business strategy” call today.

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September 8, 2021/by Louie Z. Sawyer

Outsourcing Virtual Assistant Services To The Philippines

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The Philippines is one of the top destinations major corporations outsource their business needs. Doing so allows businesses to keep overhead down on expenses such as office space, equipment, internet connection, taxes, and even benefits.

Even though this provides significant cost savings to business owners , it also greatly benefits a Philippines-based Virtual Assistant as well. They get to work from home, be closer to family, and removing 2-4 hours of a daily commute. All while taking in a great wage.

While several other countries are well-known for offering virtual services, such as Malaysia, South Africa, and India, it’s the Philippines making headway in the outsourcing world. Here is our 2021 “State of Virtual Assistants” Report. In that report, we discuss the top types of virtual assistants and how they affect businesses.

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Why else would you consider outsourcing to the Philippines?

The People and The Talent

Filipino people are globally known to be loyal and hard-working. The deeply rooted spirit of being family-oriented is a great benefit as an employer. Filipino Virtual Assistants will work hard for their families’ well-being and thusly, their employer. Since the Philippines was occupied by Spain for several hundred years and was liberated by America in the early 1900s. Filipino people are open to different cultures. They are primarily influenced by western media and culture, thus making it easy for them to understand your culture.

The Accent (or lack thereof)

The Philippines boasts a 95% literacy rate wherein the medium of instruction is mainly in English. Many companies outsource jobs to the Philippines because the accents of Filipinos are primarily neutral. This means they can easily be understood by western customers. Furthermore, the Philippines is currently ranked #27 out of 100 countries globally on the English Proficiency Index and is ranked #2 in Asia as of 2021.

The Education and Job Market

According to the Philippine National Statistics Office, there are 42.5 million Filipinos in the labor force whose median age is 23 years old. The Labor force Participation Rate is at 60.6%. The Philippines has also been recorded to have a High English Proficiency rating of 60.59.

They are #3 in Asia and #15 out of the top 80 countries. English is the medium of instruction in school and the official language of businesses.

Lowered Cost and Liability

When hiring a Virtual Assistant, that can qualify as a deduction from the taxable income of 50% of labor expenses and consigned equipment. All legal risks are transferred to the outsourcing provider. As mentioned earlier, this provides significant cost savings as well. A Virtual Assistant will be working from their home, so no need to provide office space, they will have their own equipment and internet connection. If you sign-up with a company like MyOutDesk, we handle all benefits and HR concerns for you!

How to Hire a Virtual Assistant for Nearly Any Industry

Hiring a virtual assistant empowers businesses to delegate nearly all non-revenue productive tasks. This allows a business or team leader to focus on the most important work ON your business instead of in it. Remember, if you don’t have an assistant, you are the assistant.

Outsource your Virtual Assistant Services today! Schedule your business strategy call today and find out how a MyOutDesk Virtual Assistant from the Philippines can help grow your business!

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August 23, 2021/by Abby

How Hiring a Virtual Secretary Can Benefit Your Business

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With 90% of remote workers preferring to stay that way, virtual assistance is trending upwards. Rather than having in-house secretaries, more and more businesses are hiring remote contractors to answer phones, book appointments, send customer reminders, etc. Often acting as a kind of communication hub for your business by maintaining a line of contact with customers via voice, SMS, and email.

If you haven’t ever had a virtual secretary, you might wonder if it’s right for your company. You might even be wary of doing it.

There are a huge number of benefits to having one, and if you bear them in mind, you might just discover a virtual secretary could do wonders for your business.

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Reduced Costs

If you hire a virtual secretary, you’ll find that the costs are reduced in comparison to a traditional employee.

You won’t have to provide them with office equipment, medical benefits, or paid sick days. You also won’t have to pay taxes on their income, as that’ll be up to them to file with the IRS.

This can cut down your costs enormously.

Not only that, but you might not even need to find office space at all if most of your employees are virtual.

Increased Flexibility and Productivity

The best virtual secretary will be flexible in their hours. If you need someone to work at non-traditional times, you can likely find someone to do it.

You could also hire someone from a slightly different timezone so that their working hours align with yours.

Because of this flexibility, your virtual secretary is likely to be more productive. When setting their own hours, or discussing them with you and coming to an agreement about what works for both of you, they can pick the times when they can get the most done.

Since they don’t have to factor in travel time to the office and other things in a non-remote position, this leaves more time to get work done.

There’s also flexibility for you. If you’re not happy with the relationship you have with someone you found on a virtual secretary website, it’s easier to cut ties and find someone else. This guarantee makes it easier to enter the relationship and less daunting.

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They’ll Be Happier Than a Traditional Employee

97% of contractors are happier than in-house employees. Happier people are more likely to get more work done and actually do their best for your business.

When finding a virtual secretary for hire, you’ll usually find they’re more motivated than an in-house employee. This is because there’s a sense of both freedom and control in what they do, which will very much benefit the work they’re doing for your business.

Hire a Virtual Secretary and You’ll See

If you’re not convinced, try it out. Hire a virtual secretary for your business and you’ll see all the benefits compared to having an employee in-house doing the same tasks.

Most virtual secretaries can do a wide range of tasks, so you can get everything you need in one contractor.

For someone highly reputable and trustworthy, check out our plans today from one of the longest-running virtual assistant service companies.

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August 17, 2021/by Louie Z. Sawyer

5 Incredible Benefits of Hiring a Virtual Office Assistant

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When you own a business, it can be exhausting trying to keep up with all the different duties and keep your business on a path to grow. And many times, hiring an employee is out of the question because of the costs associated with it.

That’s why many businesses are beginning to hire a virtual office assistant instead to help take some of the workload off. According to a recent estimate, hiring a virtual assistant can save business owners up to 78 percent in operating costs throughout the year.

Keep reading this guide to learn exactly what is a virtual office assistant and the benefits of hiring them for your business.

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1. Gives Your More Free Time

As a business owner, you know how valuable free time can be. It can help you accomplish more or even give you the ability to spend with your family and friends. Virtual office assistants can help take some of the responsibilities you have throughout the day and accomplish them with little to no oversight.

Some of the virtual office assistant job duties include:

Payroll and accounting
Booking clients
Managing appointments
Responding to email & phone
Developing spreadsheets
Organizing calendars

These individuals can also help you with more advanced roles, such as a marketing virtual assistant to help manage your social media, create content, and advertise to help grow your online presence.

2. Professional Style

When you hire virtual help, one of the best benefits is the high level of professionalism they already possess. However, since virtual assistants work for themselves in many instances, they must maintain a professional style to be rehired by clients.

Unlike when you hire a traditional employee, you won’t have to train a virtual assistant to work in a professional setting.

3. Saves You Money

The best part of all is hiring a virtual assistant to save you money that you can put back into the business. You don’t have to pay for things such as a new desk, office supplies, computer equipment, etc. Like you would with an in-house employee. Another thing to consider with virtual help is that you can go right online and hire a virtual assistant, saving money on the costs associated with the hiring process.

4. Business Growth

Virtual assistants can help you grow your business in several different ways. First, they take a portion of your obligations, so you have more time to focus on the core business operations.

Secondly, they already know the job you hired them for. So it won’t take much time if any, for them to start contributing.

5. Build up an Online Presence

If you haven’t already, expanding your online presence can pay massive dividends to your business. With 93 percent of Americans on the internet, it can be a huge opportunity for you to grow your market.

Virtual office assistants specialize in search engine optimization, content creation, and social media marketing to expand your business’s reach and grow your brand.

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Hiring a Virtual Office Assistant: Is It Right for You

These are just a few of the top benefits that hiring a virtual assistant can help bring to your business. These digital helpers can make your life much more manageable while also giving you the ability to scale and grow your business. So don’t let burnout and fatigue hold your business back from its full potential.

If you are considering hiring a virtual office assistant, schedule a free call with us today, and we can help you get started.

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July 15, 2021/by Louie Z. Sawyer

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Helping Others To Help Others: Credilife and MyOutDesk

Administrative, Financial Planning, Marketing, MOD Virtual Assistants, Recruitment, Testimonials

Brian Del Terzo, of Credilife

Meet Brian Del Terzo, an entrepreneur with over 10 years of experience in the financial industry and currently co-founder and Operational Strategist of Credilife. A high-volume business since 2015 that specializes in helping people improve they’re less than desirable credit scores so that they can have more financial freedom and security. Whether someone is trying to refinance their auto loan to secure a lower interest rate or get approved for a home loan, Credilife can help people get on track and fast. This makes them a kind of business that MyOutDesk takes special pride in being an ally to. We’re here to serve our clients, and so is Credilife. A dream match!

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Where MyOutDesk comes into the success story of Credilife is scaling. Brian and his people actually came to us before the pandemic because they recognized how our business model could help their own. Everyone wants to improve their credit score and have access to more money, so if you’re doing that successfully, everyone will come to you. That’s exactly what happened with Credilife, and thus they needed a few extra hands to help with their growing pains. We provided a handful of virtual professionals with particular skillsets, and they were able to integrate into the Credilife culture and become valuable assets faster than they expected.

The Right Tool For the Job

“Coming across you guys was a godsend.”

It was important to Brian that all hands on deck really meant everyone, same place, same time. All roles equally a part of the company, working together towards a common success. Because MyOutDesk takes such pride in finding the perfect professional for the requested role, that’s exactly what Brian got. They now have several virtual assistants helping Credilife with an ever-growing amount of work as their success continues. One professional did so well; they actually moved up in their role and even helped onboard and train their own replacement. Thus, instilling Brian and his people with even more confidence that we provide the right people to do the right job.

Saving Money While Saving Time

“They don’t feel like they’re not part of the team, because we’re all part of the same environment.”

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Not only did Credilife get wonderful new members of their team, but they didn’t have to lift a finger to find them. Since MyOutDesk already reviews and assesses every virtual professional before adding them to our pool, the entire recruitment and onboarding process took no time away from Brian and his team. The icing on the cake is all the money his company saves by utilizing outside virtual professionals among his in-house team. In fact, Brian said they’d probably be paying about 50% more if they had gone about finding help without MyOutDesk. Talk about a win-win scenario for everyone!

A Match Made in Professional Heaven

“I think it’s a great opportunity for anyone trying to do right by their clients.”

This is what happens when a great company experiencing great growth comes to MyOutDesk for a little help. Everyone wins! We provide the virtual professionals skilled in the specific areas requested by the client, and they end up with some great new members of their work-family. Without all the tiresome, messy stuff they would be faced with had they handled it themselves. For example, no time is wasted recruiting, interviewing, and selecting. And no ongoing HR headaches for them since their new team member is still technically under our employment. Brian and his folks at Credilife can attest to all of this via first-hand, ongoing experience. If you want to find out for yourself how MyOutDesk could help you, hit the link below. We’ll assess your needs and go over how we can help for free.

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July 1, 2021/by Dan Trujillo

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Cannabis Business: How long has marijuana been used by humans?

Cannabis & Legal Marijuana, MOD Virtual Assistants

Cannabis Business (or Canna-Bus, get it?). If you’re in the cannabis industry or interested, the stats are in your favor. Inspired by new research that marijuana was used in a temple dating back to 2,700 years … Today, virtual assistants help lead “cannabusiness” to success and outperform competitors.

Since the shelter-in-place orders, cannabis & CBD products sales have only INCREASED. If you need help, or want to explore some ideas, schedule a free Business Strategy Call today.

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Fun Facts – How long have humans used cannabis?

Worshippers at a Jewish temple dating back more than 2,700 years got high on cannabis, according to new research. The researchers wrote, “It seems feasible to suggest that the use of cannabis on the Arad altar had a deliberate psychoactive role.”

2,737 BCE First recorded use of cannabis as medicine by Emperor Shen Neng of China.

23-79 AD Pliny the Elder’s The Natural History mentions hemp rope and marijuana’s analgesic effects.

HOW VIRTUAL ASSISTANTS ARE HELPING CANNABIS BUSINESSES GAIN MARKET SHARE

Virtual Assistants offer INDISPENSABLE help that allows your business to make quicker + more informed decisions.

Your Cannabis Business Virtual Assistant can take on:

As the go-to administrative support assistant
As the default note-taker for all business meetings
Compiling all reports (KPIs, sales, customer demographics, employee performance)
Helping + organizing all managers
All digital marketing, flyers, templates, website maintenance, blogs, & ads
Fulfillment, logistics, & customer service

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8 MARIJUANA VIRTUAL ASSISTANT CANDIDATES, NO SWEAT

“We went through at least 8 candidates & interviews”

Tony Trinh’s delivery & consulting business SAVED valuable time by allowing MyOutDesk to help recruit and organize 20-30 minute interviews, recruitment ads, phone screening, interviews, background checks, personality profiles, and final interviews.

Here are the trends: The legal cannabis industry is reported at 78% growth, year by year.

Marijuana retail is an “essential service” in many states (great for prolonged shelter-in-place orders)
Medical & recreational marijuana has inelastic demand (the business is recession-proof)
Weed delivery & CBD retail are in high demand, seeing a 65% percent spike in March 2020 alone.

NOT ONLY CAN A VIRTUAL ASSISTANT HELP YOU, BUT THE ENTIRE CANNABIS BUSINESS TEAM.

“Why didn’t we do this two years earlier?” shares Tony when asked about how much he’s appreciated his MyOutDesk Virtual Assistant. “If you’re thinking about it, just go for it. We paid off in a month.” If you need help, or want to explore some ideas, book a Schedule a free Business Strategy Call today.

Focus on your growth & scale your operations

ENVISIONING OF A NEW REALITY FOR YOUR Legal Marijuana / CBD / Cannabis BUSINESS

Simply put, MyOutDesk equips entrepreneurs & business owners with tools, strategies, and virtual employees – and when combined, businesses have a competitive edge and find growth while efficient systems and processes are put in place.

MyOutDesk proudly provides additional free business growth guides, books, and strategy calls.

See what we are about, and schedule a free consultation with us. We’ll take the time to learn more about your legal marijuana, CBD, or cannabis business and offer solutions to foster top talent and lower operational costs for your company.

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December 8, 2020/by Jeremy

How customer-focused Business Leadership helps you to scale

Administrative, MOD Virtual Assistants, Podcast

Discussing all things related to customer experience, customer service & inside sales for today’s world — explore customer experience, ideas for growing your business, tips, and tricks from industry leaders, and focus on how we can all strive to provide great customer experience and service in all industries and spaces!

In this episode of the CXC Podcast. Daniel Ramsey of MyOutDesk talks with Adrian and CXNation about building and growing his business and how he and his team have approached and optimized The Four CX Pillars: Team, Tools, Process, and Feedback.

Podcast Link

Founded in 2008, MyOutDesk, LLC is one of the largest & most trusted virtual assistant staffing companies in the USA, with over 7500 clients across industries including real estate, mortgage, IT/tech, human resources, healthcare, and more!

Listen to this episode to learn from another amazing customer-focused business leader who has been able to build a stable of amazing customers and an incredible customer-focused team of employees. Huge thanks to Daniel for coming on the show and sharing his story with us!

Visit www.cxchronicles.com today or check them out on Instagram/FB/Twitter using the handle @CXChronicles

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INCREASE RETENTION WITH CUSTOMER SERVICE OUTSOURCING

In business, the more successful you become, the more current & prospective customers you have to support. If you’re not careful, your ability to take & respond to all these inquiries can become a bottleneck that slows your growth and leads to a poor customer experience—which can lead to bad reviews & increased churn.

At MyOutDesk, we specialize in working with organizations in all stages of the business lifecycle, and we’ve seen firsthand how being shorthanded in customer service & support can hold you back. That’s why we take pride in delivering the highest quality virtual assistants to handle your customer service tasks, letting you rapidly scale to meet demand.

MyOutDesk Virtual Assistants provide the leverage you need to meet your customer service & support demand at a fraction of the cost of hiring full-time staff. Customer service outsourcing lets you work smarter, not harder, and helps you invest your time in dollar-productive activities that matter.

Even better, our virtual assistant cost less than 60% of what you’d pay for in-house labor—and we take care of all the recruiting, background checks, payroll & benefits for you.

From a single virtual assistant to department-level staffing, only MyOutDesk gives you a solution for customer service & support that allows you to handle as many inquiries as required without letting staffing concerns distract you from your core mission.

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MyOutDesk proudly provides additional free business growth guides, books, and strategy calls.

See what we are about, and schedule a free consultation with us. We’ll take the time to learn more about your business and offer solutions to foster top talent and lower operational costs for your company.

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MyOutDesk can save you up to 70% on employment costs
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Did You Know? MyOutDesk’s origin story is set during the last global financial crisis of 2008. Yes, that’s right — our business started by scaling businesses with virtual assistants during a recession! Pioneers of virtual assistant services, our first client in 2008 went from five to seventeen VAs with a completely revamped organizational model in short order, and he told MyOutDesk, “Our virtual professionals have shaved $250,000 off our monthly overhead.”

See also:

Steps to Building a Remote Culture: Link
Customer Service Virtual Assistants: Link
Explained: What is a virtual assistant? Link

October 26, 2020/by Jeremy

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How to Run a Remote Business: Building & Scaling Effective Teams

MOD Virtual Assistants, Podcast

Dive inside the minds and processes of CEOs, managers, nomads, and dynamic entrepreneurs who are building impactful businesses and organizations through this new and innovative movement.

October 25, 2020/by Jeremy

Thought Leadership & Credibility: Driving Revenue & Business Growth

MOD Virtual Assistants, Podcast

In today’s world, it is not clear what credibility means. Is it authenticity, is it trust, is it integrity? The dictionary says that it’s the demonstration of trust. We’re not sure that’s 100% accurate.

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Mitchell Levy and MyOutDesk CEO Daniel Ramsey, as a co-host, engage in conversation with thought leaders about what it took to become a thought leader, the value it delivers, the challenges it presents, and how to maintain that status.

Thought Leader Life: Driving Revenue & Business Growth

Leverage your time and energy with virtual professionals to drive revenue and business growth. This episode features #ThoughtLeader and #Expert Daniel Ramsey (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dramseyinc/), founder/CEO of MyOutDesk, the highest-rated virtual assistant company in the marketplace with over 800 verified, five-star reviews and over 15 years of experience serving more than 7500 clients across industries. He also hosts his MOD Virtual Webinar and podcast talking to entrepreneurs, CEOs, and business owners in building virtual mastermind groups to inspire other leaders to thrive, learn and engage with each other.

Daniel is passionate about providing companies with indispensable leverage through his site’s Virtual Professionals to aid them in buying their time back and have the ability to grow their business, all while reducing costs.

To learn more about Daniel Ramsey’s work in scaling businesses for profitability, visit his websites https://www.myoutdesk.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/dramseyinc/.

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Here are a couple of AHA messages from this episode:

Entrepreneurs without enough time should reach out to Daniel Ramsey. https://www.linkedin.com/in/dramseyinc/
My role is to connect you with the right talent and create a strategy to help you implement and make sure you have success finding that talent. #ScaleWithVirtualProfessionals https://www.myoutdesk.com/ @myoutdesk
Having worked with some of the largest companies in some of the fastest-growing industries in sales, technology, insurance, and real estate gives me the credibility to help you #ScaleWithVirtualProfessionals and be profitable. https://www.myoutdesk.com/ @myoutdesk
I can show you how to reduce costs and rapidly scale your business with practical and tactical advice and strategies in hiring talented virtual professionals. #ScaleWithVirtualProfessionals https://www.linkedin.com/in/dramseyinc/
With an innovative talent matching process that combines top-tier talent sourcing with profile matching and background checks, I can provide you with a system to build your staff and employ. #ScaleWithVirtualProfessionals https://www.myoutdesk.com/ @myoutdesk

To learn more about Thought Leadership and how it can help you be successful, visit https://thoughtleaderlife.com/.

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ENVISIONING OF A NEW REALITY FOR YOUR BUSINESS

MyOutDesk proudly provides additional free business growth guides, books, and strategy calls.

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September 24, 2020/by Jeremy

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Integration Today – How Even Your Business is Functioning like E-Commerce

e-Commerce, Inside Sales, Marketing, MOD Virtual Assistants, Recruitment

(Sales Development Strategies) Today’s preference for e-commerce has brought in a whole new way of doing business that benefits some and harms others. As a CEO and entrepreneur, it’s on you to ensure the internet is always to the advantage of your business.

Still, many are not considering the effects of the e-commerce business trend. Those who are at a disadvantage due to e-commerce are losing out on business and income, but there is no indication that it will be over soon.

In this article, you’ll find out:

Physical businesses aren’t tapping into their online resources enough!
E-commerce strategies work with any business to INCREASE market share
What fresh “WORK FROM HOME” businesses need to consider for virtual success
Sales development strategies by leveraging remote work
What is the history of e-commerce?

Whether you know it or not, ALL businesses already incorporate e-commerce functions in parts of their operations.

Integrating a physical business into the online marketplace

Even when operating from a commercial location might be necessary, business owners of franchise locations, medical offices, brokerages, financial services, and further professional firms CAN FURTHER BENEFIT their already-existing online presence.

How? By leveraging the e-commerce style operations

What are those? How is my physical business already virtual?

Your business is already functioning like in an e-commerce standpoint because:

Your business is listed on search engines (Hours, phone number, location)
Yelp, Google, Bing, Facebook
You use email, contact forms, and further messaging platforms
You might be already setting & confirming appointments online
Your newsletters and campaigns are online

It seems to be rather obvious that, in the modern age of technology and connectivity, we have come up with many new ways of doing things that were previously done via traditional methods or other means.

HOWEVER, THERE IS MUCH MORE TO LEVERAGE ONLINE!

To learn exactly how to leverage e-commerce strategies for your business, continue to “Sales Development Strategies.”

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History of e-commerce & e-commerce strategies

E-commerce (also known as electronic commerce, e-business, Internet business, or online shopping) is the buying and selling of products or services over computer networks.

It is an umbrella term used to describe the buying and selling of products or services over computer networks such as the Internet. This form of electronic business allows CEOs & entrepreneurs to conduct commercial transactions over the Internet. It includes retailing, services, and entertainment.

Why has e-commerce become so widespread in today’s marketplace?

The first reason is the advent of computers and their widespread use. Computers provide unprecedented efficiency for businesses, allowing small ventures to compete with big ones.
The second reason is the advent of the internet. The internet allows for easy communication between businesses, customers, and suppliers.
The third reason is the availability and relative ease of use of mobile technology such as smartphones. Mobile technology allows for access to information on demand, which in turn provides people with more choices.
The fourth reason is the relative ease of setting up online businesses, which are cheap to set up and don’t require a lot of overhead.
The fifth reason is the relative ease of setting up online stores on sites such as Amazon, where sellers can easily set up and start selling their products with very little overhead.

E-commerce is the embodiment of a more equal, globalized playing field for anyone to tap into a data-driven and information-driven network and grab more market share.

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Is e-commerce the future for every small business?

Small businesses that incorporate e-commerce style practices have seen how it has greatly changed the way they communicate, sell and buy.

The negative effect of e-commerce is that it has also hurt traditional businesses. Brick and mortar stores have been closing at an alarming rate.

Thus, more traditional businesses are adapting by hybridizing their operations, being able to reap the benefits of accessing an online marketplace for the physical location. People are simply not going out anymore unless they have a reason!

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Sales Development Strategies + Case Study

There are three universal ways to think about sales development strategy. Which approaches are you taking for accelerating your results & profitability?=

Most CEOs & entrepreneurs say they rely on one (or all) of these approaches:

Relationship-driven service & value using excellent people skills & soft skills.
Numbers-driven decision-making based on reports & data (such as a daily number of leads, average close rates, etc.)
Heavy emphasis on marketing and creating content for attracting & converting leads.

Sometimes a company will use all approaches, they hire different talents to fill each capacity. For example, one person may be great at talking to people on the phone. Another person might be great at networking and bringing in new leads from other companies or industries. A third person might be great at creating content to attract visitors to their site and then converting them into leads.

Luckily, we offer relentless talent matching to support the growth and success of your business. You can benefit from adding new talent to your team!

Case Study

Lead Generation through Outsourcing (Marketing Virtual Assistant)

Awarded Top 1% US financial advisor Marvin Mitchel built an innovative inbound marketing MACHINE, leading him to over $3M in revenue last year alone. He learned that mortgage & healthcare industries were doing the same.

This is how — he hired 2 MyOutDesk Virtual Assistants to prospect, nurture leads, and set appointments for him and his team to close.

“Because of one 15-minute appointment set by a MOD Virtual Professional…that one, landed client just paid for both virtual assistants for the rest of the year.”

MyOutDesk can save you up to 70% on employment costs with experienced, career virtual assistant professionals. To book an interview with those in our talent pool, click here.

So what engine do you want to rev up in your business? MyOutDesk has TOP talent for marketing, admin, and PR.

If the highest-performing financial advisor in the nation is leveraging MyOutDesk virtual assistants, shouldn’t you as well for your own business growth? You are one call away from saving time & growing your business than you ever had. Be ahead of the game.

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Gain Market Share with Virtual Solutions

Focus on dollar-productive activities for your business and close more deals! Leverage one of our Virtual Assistants and prepare yourself for more fruitful results. We are here for your success.

Hiring Virtual Assistants can save you up to 70% on traditional employee costs.

We have college-educated professionals in our talent pool with experience in these roles: Sales Development (SDR), Marketing, and General Admin

Add a new hire to your team — without the headaches of payroll, taxes, insurance, retirement, office & equipment costs. Our customers saved over $55 million last year!

Never miss a lead opportunity
Our client Amy has an SDR who handles at least 100 calls per day, and he reaches out to new leads within 5 minutes of their inquiry.
Keep a smooth-running virtual office
An administrative assistant will regularly crunch numbers for reports and prepare any documents that you need.
Ramp up your virtual operations with digital marketing

With a marketing assistant, create full-time marketing campaigns, produce quality content, and increase your online engagement.

ENVISIONING OF A NEW REALITY FOR YOUR BUSINESS

MyOutDesk proudly provides additional free business growth guides, books, and strategy calls.

Experience The Difference
MyOutDesk can save you up to 70% on employment costs
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September 19, 2020/by Jeremy

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DATA DRIVEN Real Estate + Scaling Business with Virtual Assistants

MOD Virtual Assistants, Podcast

For real estate professionals dedicated to driving success in their business using data. MyOutDesk CEO Daniel Ramsey is interviewed by PropertyRadar’s Sean O’Teele. PropertyRadar & The Data-Driven Real Estate Podcast makes discovering new deals, clients, and customers fast, easy, and affordable!

Scaling Business with Virtual Assistants

Link to Podcast

Daniel founded MyOutDesk during the last global financial crisis of 2008 to help businesses leverage the remote workplace and scale businesses with virtual assistants. Daniel has helped over 7500 clients scale their businesses and grow profitability. He’s had the opportunity to work with many of the largest sales organizations, technology startups, insurance, real estate, and healthcare companies. MyOutDesk specializes in four major areas of business: Marketing, Administrative, Customer Service, and Prospecting.

Each show is posted on the Data-Driven Real Estate Podcast #12. Catch pre-show research and continue the dialogue online after the show!

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ENVISIONING OF A NEW REALITY FOR YOUR BUSINESS

MyOutDesk proudly provides additional free business growth guides, books, and strategy calls.

Experience The Difference
MyOutDesk can save you up to 70% on employment costs
Claim a free business strategy consultation & ‘Grow Virtual’ Guide

September 18, 2020/by Jeremy