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Guard Against The Chaos: How to create Bulletproof Systems & Processes for your business

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Focus on positive outcomes and continually take the next action of the most important thing. At MyOutDesk, we stress to our clients on continuously improving your operations for continued, optimal results!

If you can’t make that shift, you’ll quit growing – and your business will spend all its energy simply trying to replace churn. As people seek to maintain their livelihoods, it’s up to you to help produce what is needed by the community. You get paid to add value to our customers, clients, vendors, and the people in our communities. 

Instilling effective change to keep your business thriving must be adopted at all levels. Here’s how.

 

 

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Learn: Bulletproof Systems & Process (MOD Style)

  1. Document the process (Play-Pause-Do)
  2. Add it to a system (IT & project management)
  3. Create a training guide
  4. Create a presentation about the standard
  5. Creating change – Name it, Brand it, Wear it, Teach it, Institutionalize it, Reward it.  

 

In today’s global economy, many companies are leveraging talent between both physical and remote employees. To prepare — when your organization implements a new remote work culture or hires a MOD Virtual Professional, they will need to be onboarded and trained like any other employee. At the same time, the team will determine and adapt to best practices, technological tools, and procedures for training a strong blended team.

 

Document the process (Play-Pause-Do)

Try the Play, Pause, Do Method. This method requires that every standard operating procedure has a video attached alongside all written documentation. What is it exactly? It’s a step-by-step, documentation that outlines each of your processes and what to do when things go awry.

This method is part of crafting your Virtual Playbook. You will be amazed at how efficiently you can bring all employees up-to-speed when you have a play-by-play, documented process.

Craft your own FREE Virtual Playbook, and schedule your ‘Grow Virtual’ Business Strategy Session now to learn more!

 

Add it to a system (IT & project management)

Use a task assignment & management platform.

There are many services to choose from to help organize tasks and projects. Choose from Slack, Microsoft Teams, Workplace from Facebook, Monday.com, Trello, Asana, and many more.

Here at MyOutDesk, the Monday.com platform has worked well to keep our team organized.

 

Create a training guide

A standard operating procedure (SOP) is a set of step-by-step instructions compiled by an organization to help workers carry out complex routine operations. SOPs aim to achieve efficiency, quality output and uniformity of performance, while reducing miscommunication and failure to comply with industry regulations.

With any new hire, it is important to have SOPs in place. SOPs ensure that tasks are completely in a uniform manner throughout the organization. Download MyOutDesk’s FREE SOP Guide & Sample here.

 

Create a presentation about the standard

Use visuals to articulate your messages. Videos and images can greatly improve communication among virtual teams. Visual learning is the most effective training tool. Invest your time right and create video documentation to get your employees up to speed in working uniformly!

Video conference calls are the new (virtual) conference rooms and allow team members to show body language, facial expressions, posture, and hand gestures—all important aspects of communication. A more in-person experience encourages all to have more open communication and build trust.

Best of all — all video meetings can be recorded & used in the future. (You can save your breath a bit. No need to keep repeating yourself!)

Creating Change

Name it, Brand it, Wear it, Teach it, Institutionalize it, Reward it.  

The Organizational Change Model is a great framework to bring change into effect and to breathe life into any idea, any concept, any organizational culture change, and procedural change.

Here is the framework we use at MyOutDesk.

Let’s turn your list of ideas into existence. Pass them through this Organizational Change Model framework:

  1. Name it
  2. Brand it
  3. Wear it
  4. Teach it
  5. Institutionalize it
  6. Reward/Recognize it

Understand and apply the framework: Read more.

 

Don’t do this alone, but with the MOD Family.

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Allow an adjustment period and repeat key messages regarding the change intentionally and consistently. By doing so, you will get everyone on the same page. Consistently train and repeat key messages, as well as regularly use effective frameworks like SOPs and Play-Pause-Do!

 

The Recession-Proof Business

 

Achieve low overhead & high profit for your business during a recession, it takes top & affordable talents from MyOutDesk Virtual Assistants.

MyOutDesk virtual assistant services provide you with the flexibility, scalability, and cost-savings to adapt quickly to today’s changing business & market conditions.

The recession will eventually pass, and so when we come out of this thing, you will be the winner. Here’s a guide for thinking through all the things that you can do right now. Think through all the things missing or needs updating in your business.

 

 

Envisioning of a New Reality for Your Business

Simply put, MyOutDesk equips entrepreneurs 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 business and offer solutions to foster top talent and lower operational costs for your company.

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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! Our first client in 2008 went from five to seventeen VPs with a completely revamped organizational model in short order, and he told MyOutDesk, “Our virtual professionals have shaved $250,000 off our monthly overhead.” 

 

 

US Economic Recovery Tracker + Solutions for Your Business

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From our businesses to our home & our groceries, Covid-19 has disrupted every aspect of our lives. While CNN Business is tracking America’s economic recovery, we examine the most important points.

 

It’s safe to say — your business will never be the same post-pandemic.

  • Office workers have shifted to working from home (See also: Remote Work Success)
  • Millions of other Americans have filed for unemployment  (See also: Labor Market Opportunities)
  • Essential workers in hospitals & grocery stores are hailed as everyday heroes

 

During the pandemic, Americans have tightened their spending and chosen to save more, as they grapple with a historically weak job market. (See also: Preparing for AFTER COVID-19)

 

It definitely got harder to sell your home during the pandemic. No open houses. Virtual closings. And many owners hesitated to put their homes on the market. (See also: Virtual Residential Real Estate Trends)

 

MyOutDesk can save you up to 70% on employment cost
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As of July 4th, the total hours worked in small businesses is down 52.61% since before the pandemic.

 

The unfamiliarity of what the future holds is the source of the roller-coaster of emotions. And, the best best way to ultimately overcome this recession is to ramp up on staying informed and mitigating risk.

One factor has remained the same — businesses and customers want speed & efficiency. And in today’s stay-at-home culture, experienced virtual assistants who are well practiced in providing an effective remote operation is the key to business growth.

 

Solution: Why Virtual Assistants?

You are probably wondering, why hire a Virtual Assistant then? Why not just hire someone in-house? If cost was your immediate concern then a Virtual Assistant is exactly what you need. You save on office space, you don’t need to buy them equipment and if you work with a company like MyOutDesk, all HR concerns are handled for you. Beyond the monetary cost being lower, you will also have a larger pool of talent to choose from, thus guaranteeing that you find a perfect match for you and your business.

 

Dynamic business duo Olivia Cooley & Charles Pulliam share:

“Without virtual assistants (VAs), it limits us and we have more responsibilities in-house. A VA is significantly more affordable to the business pattern. We get more value for the price. This is essential and instrumental for our growth, not only now but long-term… 3 to 5 years out, we will continue to grow our number of VAs.”

 

Achieve more – the first step is getting the help you need to reach the next level in your business. Schedule your free ‘Grow Virtual’ Strategy Consultation’ to get started today!

 

It’s time to maximize your productivity:
Leverage virtual assistants!

‘Grow Virtual’ with MyOutDesk Today

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Every Leader Needs Help: The Case for Virtual Assistants

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No matter where you are in life & how successful you’ve been, all leaders know you can’t do everything on your own.

Even Batman can’t save the world without Robin.

Effective Leadership: To make the best use of time & maximize productivity, leaders know how to effectively delegate & benefit from the assistance of others. Even leaders need help!

Let’s face it in today’s digital world, every successful business has its online presence. Whether we like it or not, it’s simply not feasible to operate without technological savviness. When daily busywork can bog you down, leverage the right kind of support that helps you thrive.

 

It’s time to maximize your productivity:
Leverage virtual assistants!

‘Grow Virtual’ with MyOutDesk Today

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Every leader needs an assistant

Now, you can have a full-time Virtual Executive Assistant with a career background from your preferred industry and skillset!

A Virtual Personal & Executive Assistant can handle most, if not all of your paperwork, transactions, concierge-related tasks, and even reception calls! Whether it’s working on documentation, managing emails, transaction coordination and the list goes on. A Virtual Personal Assistant can save you valuable time while handling these essential tasks that you do not need to be doing yourself.

 

You can sleep well at night knowing that your work transactions & tasks are handled on time -AND- you have plenty of quality personal & family time.

 

TENURED. COLLEGE-EDUCATED. CAREER VIRTUAL ASSISTANTS

WITH INDUSTRY EXPERTISE IN:

Property management, PR/Publicity, Real Estate, Mortgage & Lending, IT & Technology, HR, Insurance, Marketing, Finance, Retail, Inside/Outside Sales, and much more.

You can acquire top talent for your daily needs even while cutting your costs, saving you up to 70% of the cost of a traditional employee. Professional virtual assistants can grow your everyday capacity. Schedule an interview.

MyOutDesk can save you up to 70% on employment cost

 

MyOutDesk can save you up to 70% on employment cost
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OUTSOURCE YOUR PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL WORKLOAD WITH PERSONAL ASSISTANT SOLUTIONS

The math is simple with an enormous ROI. A full-time Virtual Personal Assistant will lower your costs, reduce overhead, save time, and leverage professional talent for your career, business, and personal goals.

It’s no wonder entrepreneurs & career-focused professionals trust us most — with 13 years of experience serving over 6,000 clients. Last year we saved our clients $55 million as the highest-rated virtual assistant company with more than 500 verified 5-star business reviews.

 

Virtual Assistant Platform for Scaling Business

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Remote work presents new opportunities for many businesses — from lowering overhead costs to hiring competitive, global talent.

Not only can you save up to 70% on employment costs with virtual assistants, MyOutDesk also created the top Virtual Assistant Platform to manage your team’s overall productivity & performance.

 

Book a strategy call:
Learn more about the top virtual assistant platform today!

 

Best virtual assistant platforms

We’ve scoured through the internet to find all the reviews for the best virtual assistant platforms & companies. MyOutDesk is consistently named one of the best virtual assistant companies out there.

MyOutDesk is named as the TOP virtual assistant company by:

Take a moment to compare, and see why MyOutDesk is the top choice for as a virtual assistant provider! MyOutDesk is your partner in the remote workplace with over 13 years of experience serving 6,000 clients.

Last year, we saved our clients $55 Million Dollars as the highest-rated Virtual Assistant company with more than 500 verified 5-star business reviews & testimonials.

 

MyOutDesk can save you up to 70% on employment costs
with experienced, career virtual assistant professionals.

 

Remote Work Has Never Been Managed Easier

High-caliber providers of virtual assistant & remote work services should provide you with the tools you need to easily manage and track the productivity of your virtual assistant & remote employees.

Typically, when you hire a virtual assistant, you have to provide these kinds of productivity tracking systems yourself. MyOutDesk understands the importance of having these systems in place, so we created the top virtual assistant platform for our clients.

Manage your virtual assistant’s (or assistants’) department, teams, service accounts, schedule & PTO, and payroll.

  • Real-Time Visibility – This feature allows you to have real-time visibility into your Virtual Assistant’s productivity as they are working during their shift. You get real-time status updates, so you are never left in the dark as to what your Virtual Assistant is working on!
  • Billing and Invoicing – Through our client portal, you can also keep track of your billing and invoices. You can manage your information and view and print your invoices as well. You won’t need to wait for anyone to send you your invoice or call anyone as all the information will be ready for you here.
  • Work History – On MyTimeIn, you will be able to access historical data on your Virtual Assistant’s work hours.
  • Support – If you need any assistance with your Virtual Assistant, say for example, you need help to train them on a particular system, or you want to change their schedule—whatever need arises, you can get support by merely logging in to our Client Portal.
  • Manage Email Preferences – You can set your preferences in receiving emails from us through here as well.
  • Scheduling & Timesheets – In-house scheduling software that ensures your Virtual Professional is on time and productive.

 


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A more efficient team, anywhere

MyOutDesk’s MyTimeIn software allows teams to stay accountable and track productivity effortlessly. Managers can access IPC- and GPDR-compliant productivity tracking software through the MyOutDesk’s Client Portal with MyTimeIn timesheets.

If you never had success with a past remote employee or past virtual assistant, it’s probably because you weren’t equipped to keep a distanced worker accountable.

 

MyOutDesk MyTimeIn: Team Productivity Software

 

Stronger with the MOD Family.
Experienced, career virtual assistant professionals

 

The Stats: Blended Teams Outperform Competitors

Stanford Studies have shown that remote workers show increased productivity by 16%. Those who work from home seem to be more focused with fewer distractions. They also found that employees working in open offices took 62% more sick days than virtual employees.

Deloitte’s Millennial Survey 2017 found that remote work arrangements are “strongly linked to improved performance and employee retention.” Furthermore, 38% of respondents reported they were likely to leave their current employer within the next two years, with many citing work/life balance and flexibility as major contributing factors.

Large companies are benefitting from using a blended employment model. In fact, a new regulation stemming from the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act has given us a clearer picture of the extent to which some of the largest U.S. companies employ global talent.

You might be surprised at the high percentages of global talent that successful companies have reported so far:

  • Kellogg: 80%
  • General Electric: 66%
  • United Technologies: 68%
  • Whirlpool: 80%
  • Merck: 55%
  • Honeywell: 58%
  • Hanes: 80%
  • Mattel: 78%
  • Wal-Mart: 35%

If these major companies employ this strategy, there is no reason that you cannot for your own business as well.

 

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Scaling by Organizational Excellence: Levels of Leadership Competence

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According to the Corporate Executive Board (CEB), only 13% of company executives have confidence in the rising leaders at their firms.

Many businesses do not have a developed method to identify their prospective talent. To address the issue, offices need to reflect on its strategic leadership competencies. As low engagement and high turnover are extremely costly for businesses, this is how companies can prevent this inefficient waste of talent.

It takes more than just required skills to determine the right fit. Talent must also fill the important competencies for leadership. There are 8 key predictors of top leadership competence. The most crucial characteristics for talent positions for businesses are:

  • Results Oriented
  • Strategy Oriented
  • Collaboration & Influence
  • Team Leadership
  • Organizational Development
  • Change Leadership
  • Understanding of the Market
  • Inclusiveness

In addition, many leading businesses find that an eighth — inclusiveness — is essential to their performance.

 

Download the Levels of Leadership Competence Scorecard

Included: Free “Grow Virtual” Business Strategy Call

 

 

How to Use the Scorecard

Advanced = 5 Points
Intermediate = 3 Points
Needs work = 1 Point

 

You cannot succeed unless you measure success. With the leadership competency scoreboard, you can understand how to strengthen your leadership team.

  1. First start with the key leader — you (the CEO).
    Rate your competency and be honest with yourself. You will be able to identify managing talent to work with you on building your business’ success.
  2. Management
    Allow your managers to rate themselves. You will rate them too and compare these scores.
  3. Measure areas of improvement
    This is the most important step. By identifying areas of need, you can build a plan. Should you hire new leaders or conduct training, you will improve your business synergy.If you use this formula, this exercise helps your company prevent turnover and identify areas of improvement.

By creating a growth map showing each of your employee’s strengths, you’ll be able to align your key talent to match your business needs and see what you need to balance. 

 

You’re in the game of finding the best talent — a candidate that isn’t only qualified, but can meet your goals & objectives.

Scaling with Organizational Excellence

To scale, your business will shift to what we call the “They Do It” stage. We’ve written all about this in our international bestselling book “Scaling Your Business”. Get a free copy of our bestselling book today.

It is an exciting place to be. In the They Do It stage, the production of the company is no longer reliant on only you, the owner. Freedom is born here. A They Do It entrepreneur can take a day or two off (or a whole month), and the business continues to sell and move forward with the systems in place.

MyOutDesk virtual assistant services provide you with the flexibility, scalability, and cost-savings to adapt quickly to today’s changing business & market conditions. Skills are not our only consideration when hiring Virtual Assistants, we also consider their character, personality and commitment to the job. We review their job history, and we gather information from their references (3 work & 2 personal references) with an FBI-grade background check.

See how smoothly you can start scaling and growing your business with virtual solutions through MyOutDesk. 

 

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WHAT TO SAY NOW The Recruitment Edition | with Dan Stewart at Happy Grasshopper

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For business owners, recruitment and turnover are a constant focus — if not a total preoccupation of one’s daily work.

In this STRATEGY focused webinar, you’ll understand how to lay the foundation to grow your empire.

You’ll reflect about your company’s unique recruitment needs. In today’s age of remote work, you can acquire top talent for your business even while cutting your costs, saving you up to 70% of the cost of a traditional employee. Professional recruitment virtual assistants can grow your business’ capacity. Schedule an interview. 

 

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WHAT TO SAY NOW

The Recruitment Edition with Dan Stewart

 

[Virtual Success Webinar Series] This mastermind webinar shows you how to:

  • Leverage recruitment strategies. What you need to know to attract instead of recruit. Attract competitive talent without seemingly “recruiting.”
  • Nurture & break the cycle. Break the churn-and-burn cycle & nurture productivity with your current team.
  • Scale business & improve processes. Understand the entrepreneur’s scale strategy. Build an engine to efficiently process recruits & new hires.
  • Use VIRTUAL best practices. Metrics, tools, and filters. How to recruit remotely.

 

Key Takeaways
  • Identify, Attract, Retain. If you’re more certain of what you want, you WILL get it!
  • Know the Power of Questions. Slow down and think about the right questions to ask. What’s the purpose of your prosperity? What’s your overall GIANT GOAL?
    QUESTIONS lead to… CONVERSATIONS … which lead to RELATIONSHIPS … then to OPPORTUNITIES … and lastly to SALES. (Read more)
  • Recruitment is a process of EXIT and ARRIVAL EXIT. Receives a signal that they’ve outgrown their former life ARRIVAL – In a new, fantastic adventure, opportunity, career, or way of thinking. Ask yourself, “Are you going to be the HERO of the story, or the GUIDE, the MENTOR?” — YOU ARE THE GUIDE!
  • 2 Recruiting Styles. 1) OBI-WANs recruit and depart. They show up, and then they’re gone! 2) LUKEs stay on a mission with the recruit, someone they go to battle with. They stay on the mission together.

 

Dan Stewart, president of Happy Grasshopper, is a veteran of multiple startups with over 10 years of experience in bringing new firms to early profitability.

Book a tour with Dan Stewart’s Happy Grasshopper:
https://happygrasshopper.com/tour/

 

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How virtual staffing solve recruitment challenges

Businesses can solve any staffing needs by hiring career virtual assistants, working for you full-time at up to 70% less than the cost of a traditional employee. 

Recruitment Duties Solved by Virtual Assistants

Industries: Professional Services, Healthcare, Retail, Mortgage & Lending, Real Estate, Residential Services, Cannabis, HRO & PEO, Insurance, Finance, Creative Agency, IT, Web, Technology, and more!

  • Prospecting
  • Outbound Prospecting recruitment calls and follow-up
  • Cold calling
  • Pre-screening
  • Recruitment cycle coordination
  • Calendaring and appointments

Example Real Estate Recruitment Duties Solved By Virtual Assistants

  • Calling realtors/agents & set up appointments with brokers
  • Check-in with monthly RE exam passers
  • From initial interview to office visit

Example Healthcare Recruitment Duties Solved By Virtual Assistants

  • Healthcare-educated staffing solutions
  • On-boarding paperwork
  • Director of Traffic
  • Virtual reception

To learn more about how recruitment virtual assistants can help, schedule a strategy consultation.

 

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Business leaders, take your time back & virtual assistants grow your company talent

Instead of sifting through countless resumes, having tons of phone conversations, laboring through multiple interviews, and then struggling to make the difficult final decision — business owners will get the leverage they deserve with MyOutDesk Virtual Assistants.

Company growth potential with virtual recruitment assistants

Successful individuals and businesses often do not have the time it takes to hire and train a talented individual properly. Imagine leveraging this job to experts who have already mastered recruiting and training. Imagine only having to sit back and observe as your expert recruiter leads a deep dive into three (3) impressive candidates’ personalities, operating styles, successes, failures, learning experiences, and more…and then picking the right one that will help take your business to the next level.

The math is simple with an enormous ROI. A full-time Recruiting Virtual Assistant will lower your costs, reduce overhead, save time, and leverage professional talent for your company.

 

 

MyOutDesk’s Commitment to You 

We’re in the business of helping you find the best solutions for ‘hybrid’ virtual & physical offices. If you need help or want to explore some ideas, you can schedule a free Grow Virtual Strategy Call with us today. 

 

Blended Business Model: Remote Work in 2020 with Traditional Employees & Virtual Assistants

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We all know that businesses are thriving online in today’s information age. So why aren’t businesses proportionally blending their physical and remote practices?

Working from home is actually more productive than working from the office. According to studies from Stanford, it turns out work-from-home employees work a true full-shift (or more) versus being late to the office or leaving early multiple times a week and found it less distracting and easier to concentrate at home.

The fact that the Internet and other modernizations have globalized our economy gives you a chance to scale your business faster and further than ever before, using a blended business model, as many big companies do.

What exactly is a Blended Business Model?

A blended business model is an engineered organizational chart where part of an organization works in-house and another part works virtually.

Symptoms when without a Blended Business Model:

  • Company revenue productivity is suffering because most of your time as the CEO is spent on on-revenue efforts.
  • Your growth curve is flat because you’re stuck with administrative work.
  • You know you need support but do not want to go through the tedious process of hiring, only to have your hires leave after a period of time, thus putting you in a vicious cycle.
  • Your workload is starting to get overwhelming and the quality of your life is suffering.

Hiring Virtual Assistants solve a lot of problems and actually bring many benefits. For example, a full-time Virtual Assistant will cost you 25%-30% the cost of an in-house employee. A Virtual Assistant will have their own equipment and software, and will not take up any precious office space, so overhead costs are cut-down as well. Organizations like MyOutDesk cover HR concerns, benefits and even things like paid time off; while all you do is pay your monthly subscription.

Still curious about MyOutDesk Virtual Assistants? Schedule your Go Remote Business Strategy Session now to learn more!

 

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The Stats: Blended Teams Outperform Competitors

Stanford Studies have shown that remote workers show increased productivity by 16%. Those who work from home seem to be more focused with fewer distractions. They also found that employees working in open offices took 62% more sick days than virtual employees.

Deloitte’s Millennial Survey 2017 found that remote work arrangements are “strongly linked to improved performance and employee retention.” Furthermore, 38% of respondents reported they were likely to leave their current employer within the next two years, with many citing work/life balance and flexibility as major contributing factors.

Large companies are benefitting from using a blended employment model. In fact, a new regulation stemming from the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act has given us a clearer picture of the extent to which some of the largest U.S. companies employ global talent.

You might be surprised at the high percentages of global talent that successful companies have reported so far:

  • Kellogg: 80%
  • General Electric: 66%
  • United Technologies: 68%
  • Whirlpool: 80%
  • Merck: 55%
  • Honeywell: 58%
  • Hanes: 80%
  • Mattel: 78%
  • Wal-Mart: 35%

If these major companies employ this strategy, there is no reason that you cannot for your own business as well.

 

MyOutDesk can save you up to 70% on employment cost
Claim a free business strategy consultation & Go Remote Guide

 

Implications of Outsourcing: Virtual Assistants + Traditional Employees = Growth

Employing a Virtual Assistant means that the company is making an investment for the entire team and looking to achieve the next level of excellence and performance. A Virtual Assistant is a full-time addition to the organization, but they will work with you virtually. They can shoulder specific daily responsibilities, help maintain smooth operations, and allow the physical team more freedom to focus on their work.

Imagine not needing to take every distracting phone call anymore, until a relevant call is forwarded to you!

We’re helping to level the business playing field by helping small & medium-sized businesses offshore as the big companies have for years. It doesn’t mean that jobs are going away, but it does mean that more work is available and more income is generated because entrepreneurs finally have the affordable help they need to close more transactions & generate more commissions.

Don’t do this alone. Come out stronger with MyOutDesk.

Find the knowledge + positive support that you need NOW.
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Virtual Assistants & Blended Teams

When we founded MyOutDesk 13 years ago, we realized that a virtual assistant living in the Philippines could do all of the clerical work online that an assistant could here in the USA for a fraction of the cost, and when we started helping small businesses to hire them we realized that it was a win-win proposition for everyone.

Virtual assistants have all the qualifications (and often more) than local labor, but at 1/3 the cost — which means you can afford to hire better help for a lower price, and you can afford to employ MORE of that help to grow your business. They’re high-quality labor, with great education and an outstanding work ethic, and available for wages that similarly qualified Americans typically won’t work for.

Blended teams are exciting because it finally means that entrepreneurs can employ a competitive advantage in their business formerly reserved only for top-tier manufacturing companies — like the folks who made your iPhone. Just like them, you’re able to delegate repetitive, non-dollar productive tasks to a virtual assistant, which in turn helps you focus your time & energy on what actually makes you money.

The fact that the Internet and other modernizations have globalized our economy gives you a chance to scale your business faster and further than ever before, using Virtual Assistant services. Demand for virtual talent is increasing because it works for most business owners. Simply put: it is good for business.

To learn more comprehensively about the blended business model (as well as other awesome strategy guides) schedule your Go Remote Business Strategy Session today and find our how a MyOutDesk Virtual Assistant can support you to boost your business.

 

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Stack Cash & Find Economic Relief: CARES Act Explained (LIVE Tax Implication webinar)

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What you need to know now about the US CARES Act

Businesses, ACT FAST and get your hands on this aid now.

THIS IS BIG. The federal government just passed the $2 trillion CARES Act providing emergency assistance to affected businesses during the COVID-19 outbreak. Here’s how to get your part of the $2.2 trillion as a business owner, as an entrepreneur, and as a leader.

Our CEO Daniel Ramsey said it last week, it’s our civic duty to stay productive. We want you to have ALL of this information now to be prepared. If you might have missed the first webinar—no worries. We’ve bundled all the available resources for you, and also there will be another webinar!

  • Navigating the CARES Act
  • Upcoming Live Webinar, Part 2
  • Links to Resources
  • Strategize, Thrive, & Survive

 

What the US CARES Act can do for your business

Navigating the CARES Act & Getting started. If you need:

  • Capital to cover the cost of retaining employees, then the Paycheck Protection Program might be right for you.
  • A quick infusion of a smaller amount of cash to cover you right now, you might want to look into an Emergency Economic Injury Grant.
  • Relief for keeping up with payments on your current or potential SBA loan, the Small Business Debt Relief Program could help.

What’s the catch? NONE. This is 100% forgiveness for 2 months of eligible expenses. FREE MONEY.

How to Apply for Aid:  You can apply at any bank offering loans under 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)).

 

Upcoming Webinar – Part 2 – TODAY!

Live TAX IMPLICATION Webinar (Pt. 2) for Entrepreneurs: Due to popular demand, MyOutDesk will host another live webinar TODAY to help you understand the implications of the CARES Act and how you can take advantage of it.

Part 2 with Tim Mahoney, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
TODAY, Tuesday, March 31, 2020
3:00 PM, Pacific Time

Register Now

Spots are limited, register today!

 

(PASSED) Part 1 with Jack Randall, CEO & Founder of Taxbot
Saturday, March 28, 2020
12:00 PM, Pacific Time

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Jake Randall is CEO of Taxbot and the host of “The Profit Junkie.” Taxbot helps self-employed people keep more of their hard-earned money by helping them keep more of it out of the IRS’ greedy hands.

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IMPORTANT! Bob Corcoran: Survive In These Uncertain Times

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TAKE ACTION NOW. Watch this webinar with coach Bob Corcoran & learn how to survive the crisis! Don’t be chicken little. Don’t bury your head in the sand. This very moment is a make-or-break time for your business, and in this webinar, you’ll learn the exact steps to survive in these uncertain times.

With nearly 250,000 COVID-19 cases worldwide, combined with school & business closures across the country, The Coronavirus is going to hit the US economy harder than the 2008 financial crisis, and if you don’t have an action plan in place, there’s a very real risk that you’ll go out of business. Get the knowledge, support & staffing you need to go fully remote: schedule your Free Personal Consultation now!

Our special guest Bob Corcoran will be joining us to give you an exact, step-by-step plan for action to help your business survive in these uncertain times. By implementing the strategies we’ll show you on the call, you’ll stay ahead of your competition and actually gain market share. Yes! You can come out ahead in this crisis.

Our guest, Bob Corcoran, has worked with hundreds of top agents worldwide in developing and implementing customized, money-saving business systems. Corcoran’s implementation has empowered agents to run efficient offices while harnessing the latest technology to increase their business.

Corcoran is a nationally recognized speaker on such topics as “Taking Your Business to the Next Level,” “Teaching the Real Estate Broker the Art of Coaching,” “Managing & Converting Your Leads,” “Keeping an Eye on Your Bottom Line” and “Building and Running a Real Estate Team.” Get the knowledge, support & staffing you need to go fully remote: schedule your Free Personal Consultation now!

Relief for Taxpayers: 90 Day Extension!

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We at MyOutDesk strive to support the success of all SMBs and want to pass along useful and practical resources that can help your business draw out effective solutions.

On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, the IRS released Notice 2020-17, issuing a 90-day extension for tax payments.

Tax Payment Relief

The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service are providing special payment relief to individuals and businesses in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

For individuals, except C Corporations: Income tax payment deadlines for individual returns, with a due date of April 15, 2020, are being automatically extended until July 15, 2020, for up to $1 million of their 2019 tax due. This payment relief applies to all individual returns, including self-employed individuals, and all entities other than C-Corporations, such as trusts or estates. IRS will automatically provide this relief to taxpayers. Taxpayers do not need to file any additional forms or call the IRS to qualify for this relief.

For C Corporations: income tax payment deadlines are being automatically extended until July 15, 2020, for up to $10 million of their 2019 tax due.

Penalties and interest will begin to accrue on any remaining unpaid balances as of July 16, 2020. If you file your tax return or request an extension of time to file by April 15, 2020, you will automatically avoid interest and penalties on the taxes paid by July 15.

Learn more & find any updates regarding state tax filing here.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website recommends businesses to actively encourage employees to stay home and/or to practice good hand hygiene and coughing/sneezing etiquette in the workplace.
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View our free webinar and downloadable guide on implementing effective remote work during a ‘shelter in place’ order.

We encourage your business to take advantage of and utilize the telework tools and systems that are in place with MyOutDesk Virtual Professionals should you need to expand remote work for your employees while ensuring low overhead costs. Schedule your Go Remote with MyOutDesk Strategy Session now and learn more!

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