Today we talk with April Sullivan of VA Chick who specializes in dealing with high end real estate agents.
Subcontractor Q&A With April Sullivan
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Sharon Williams is the owner of The 24 Hour Secretary and founder of the Alliance for Virtual Businesses and the Online International Virtual Assistants Convention. This call was full of information subcontractors can use to assist with conventions, both online and offline. A few of the questions asked were as follows:
The recording will soon be available for download or listening. https://old.virtualteam360.com/category/podcast-2
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Listen to the Subcontractor Q&A Call. We started the year speaking with Nickey Hollenbach about subcontracting in general. The call was started to start a resource for both those wanting to subcontractor or those needing a little extra help with their service business. They can listen to the advisor’s on the call for ideas and experiences.
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Listen to the Subcontractor Q&A now with Sue Canfield, Chief Virtual Officer. This was the first Q&A call which we discussed subcontracting in general.
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Sue L Canfield, CVO
Chief Virtual Officer
Training & Coaching Virtual Assistants
Become an Entrepreneur
https://ChiefVirtualOfficer.com
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Listen to Subcontractor Q&A now with Diana Ennen, Virtual World Publishing. Some of the topics discuessed were:
1. Sometimes when we think of value we think money. What definition of value are you talking about today?
2. How can you measure one’s value as a sub? Do you give them a trial period or project to get them started?
3. Sometimes we get nervous knowing this is a test of our ability. Do you have any suggestions on how to get past the fear a trial run? Do you give second chances?
4. Would you put more value on a sub you ask for references on or do you look at what groups they belong to and what contributions that they may make?
5. Do you ask for copies of their work to help build on what a sub says they can do?
6. Let’s get a little into outsourcing vs. subcontracting. Can you help define this for us?
7. Since your subcontractors are probably virtual as well, does it matter what territory or region that they reside in? Do you consider oversees contractors (say India) for the lower rates that they offer?
8. How can one add more value as a subcontractor? Offer different services, promote ourselves etc?
9. Once a VA finds a sub adding value to their business what are the possibilities of being a subcontractor?
10. What services do you think are the most difficult to find a subcontractor for?
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As you are aware there are a number of programs out there related to being a VA. One of the things many of these programs are missing is showing you how to become a VA. The majority assume you know how. It’s possible you’ve done many of the tasks related to being a VA in the corporate world but knowing how to apply it as a VA is the very first step.
This is why I highly recommend the program presented by Diane Hess, Hess Business Professionals & Associates LLC. She takes you through a step by step program to get your VA business off the ground. After that she offers an opportunity to become part of her team. As I always say your business is all about what you put into it but going through Certified Virtual Professional program is really the first step you can take to figure it out.
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Listen now to the Subcontractor Q&A Call. The advisor, Dawn Martinello, spoke on best practices of a subcontractor. A few of the questions discussed were:
Would you suggest a sub volunteer for a project so a contractor gets to know them?
What is the worst approach a sub can do when looking for work? (What would turn you off?)
Do you mind if a sub works with other VA’s as long as she tells you this?
What type of dedication are you looking for in a sub?
What do you look for in general when you hire a sub?
Many firms have teams; do you suggest getting to know other team members?
Are team members introduced so they can network?
Do you recommend a sub know the rate they want to charge or do you set this?
What can someone expect when they start working with a VA such as you?
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Dawn Martinello
SKYPE: MondayMorningVA
TWITTER: @mondaymorningva
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Listen to the Subcontractor Q&A Call The advisor, Danielle Cuomo, spoke on subcontracting in general. A few of the questions discussed were:
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Danielle Julia Cuomo, M.B.A.
Virtual Assist USA | Owner
www.VirtualAssistUSA.com
Twitter | @virtualasstusa
Skype | danielle.julia.cuomo
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For the first time the Q&A recording is available for listening and downloading here on the site. In July we spoke with Janice Clark, owner of BizMSolutions and the Director of Team Double-Click. The topic was “What Subcontractors Can Expect From A Staffing Agency”
The questions and answers were to help subcontractors understand that going through a staffing agency can assist them in finding work. Please listen and share your thoughts of the recording with others who might be considering working with a staffing agency.
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