Posts by LD Staff Writer

Beginner’s Guide to Small Business Outsourcing – Part 1

Outsourcing can be intimidating, and there are quite a few pitfalls along the way (especially for beginners). Some people try hiring freelancers a few times, have a horrible experience, and unfortunately, go back to doing everything themselves. Because we’re in the business of taking on outsourced work, we’ve put together a three-part series that will help you avoid many of the common mistakes, lay out a strategy that will...

3 Step Process for Quickly Overcoming Burnout

Burnout can become a downward spiral… You’re burned out so you avoid your work, feel guilty for avoiding work, so more negative feelings are associated with work… Making you more likely to continue avoiding work. The typical advice for overcoming burnout is “take time off.” For some (most?) small business owners, that isn’t an option. Yes, they’d much rather be vacationing in the Caribbean for...

The LongerDays Difference: Teamwork

Virtual assistance makes a lot of sense… It’s a way for small business owners to get help without having to worry about the headache and expenses of hiring an employee. Many small business owners don’t need an employee sitting at their office, but having a virtual assistant on hand allows their business to get the help it needs – running smoothly while the owner focuses on what they need to get done. Our clients are...

Hiring a Virtual Assistant: 4 Things to Consider

Hiring a virtual assistant is an important decision. These kinds of business services are actually very diverse, though, and finding the right fit for you is critical a successful relationship. Here’s a quick primer on the major differences between virtual assistance offerings, and what they mean for you as a business owner: Foreign vs. Domestic A foreign virtual assistant will be cheaper, but a language barrier can make it...

Tips for Working with a Virtual Assistant: Get Creative

Virtual assistance is extremely flexible — a client purchases a block of time, and they can use it however they like. While this creates an almost overwhelming number of ways we can help, it is best to look at the work that needs to be done… And then decide where a virtual assistant could best help you. It may mean delegating initiatives you never seem to get to, having them take over something routine that isn’t the best use of...