Experience vs. Enthusiasm

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Tina

When I’m hiring someone for my team one of the key things I consider is:
How HUNGRY are they for the opportunity?
Most business owners are looking for experience – they want to know if someone has done something before, how successful they were at it, etc. This is certainly an important consideration in hiring people imo, [...]

Keep in mind… an RFP is a “wish list”

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Tina

Are you an OBM, VA or other online support professional who is looking for new clients?
Then allow me to give you a bit of “homework” – this is something that I ask of the gals in my Online Business Manager Mentorship program (if their business isn’t yet full.)
Respond to any RFP (request for proposal) that [...]

Delegation is Dead

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Tina

Say what? Sounds like a crazy thing to say, me being a proponent of “hiring your virtual team” and such… isn’t delegation a part of that?
I actually have a bit of a different perspective on this and it is based on my belief that:

Your virtual team should be taking stuff OFF your plate, not adding [...]

THRIVE Hiring System Opens TODAY

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Tina

So, are you ready to stop settling for this frustrating, crazy-making approach to running a business? Are you itching to get back to doing what you love for the people who really need you?
Because the THRIVE Hiring System is finally here.
Learn proven strategies and tools for finding, hiring, and working with support teams that bolster [...]

What would you like to learn more about?

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Tina

Our video series re: the Top 10 Questions about how to find, hire and work with a virtual team is complete – missed any of the videos? Not a problem, you can check them out here. 
Just to recap we covered:

How do I know who I need to hire in the first place?
What attributes should I [...]

Video #10 – How can I make sure I’m not settling?

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Tina

Welcome to the tenth video in our Top 10 Question series re: how to find, hire and work with a virtual team. (Click here to access a list of all videos and to sign up for email notification of new videos)
Today’s video answers the question:
How can I make sure I’m not settling?
There is a difference [...]

Video #9 – I think I’m a control freak, yipes! What to do…?

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Tina

Welcome to the ninth video in our Top 10 Question series re: how to find, hire and work with a virtual team. (Click here to access a list of all videos and to sign up for email notification of new videos)
Today’s video answers the question:
I think I’m a control freak, yipes! What to do…?
As the [...]

Video #8 – How can I get great people to stay with me?

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Tina

Welcome to the eighth video in our Top 10 Question series re: how to find, hire and work with a virtual team. (Click here to access a list of all videos and to sign up for email notification of new videos)
Today’s video answers the question:
How can I get great people to stay with me?
It’s [...]

Video #7 – How to know when to fix something vs. fire the person?

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Tina

Welcome to the seventh video in our Top 10 Question series re: how to find, hire and work with a virtual team. (Click here to access a list of all videos and to sign up for email notification of new videos)
Today’s video answers the question:
How to know when to fix something vs. fire the person?
Problems [...]

Video #6 – How can I afford the help I need?

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Tina

Welcome to the sixth video in our Top 10 Question series re: how to find, hire and work with a virtual team. (Click here to access a list of all videos and to sign up for email notification of new videos)
Today’s video answers the question:
How can I afford the help I need?
How to make your [...]