Category Archives: Subcontracting Tips
How to Keep Clients When You Subcontract Work
A common reason virtual assistants or affiliate managers don’t hire extra help is they think they’ll lose their clients. They reason that clients only want their projects completed by them and not someone else. While it is true that some … Continue reading
Subcontractors Can Benefit Virtual Assistants
Virtual assistants offer many services to clients, which may result in a heavy workload. You also may have realized that you don’t have the required skills to complete every task your clients – or potential clients – need. One solution is … Continue reading
Advantages of Service Providers Working With Subcontractors
A subcontractor helps you with work projects, which has a variety of advantages. The relationship between you, as a service provider, and your subcontractors is important for successful. The fact that you’re making your clients happy and your subcontractors are … Continue reading
Independent Contractor Or Employee
It is critical that you, the business owner, correctly determine whether the individuals providing services are employees or independent contractors. Generally, you must withhold income taxes, withhold and pay Social Security and Medicare taxes, and pay unemployment tax on wages … Continue reading
Staying Focused On Your Virtual Business
One of the biggest things I’ve learned this week is staying focus on my business. Not only can it make a person able to accomplish more in a week’s time but it gives me a sense of relief. Prior to … Continue reading
What’s the difference between Outsourcing and Subcontracting?
What outsourcing is. You pass it on. What subcontracting is. The initial service provider is in control but another provider does the work. There are things of which one should pass on some workload for the company’s development. Which is … Continue reading
Back to the Drawing Board – Getting Focused
Many business owners end up going back to the drawing board once they start their business. Key is knowing when it’s time to head back. It’s been six years since I’ve been a virtual subcontractor. There’s no way I’m stopping. … Continue reading