subject: Goal Setting - A Mist For Effective Performance [print this page] If you work with a virtual assistant, there are times when you have to delegate some important work to him. The routine nature of the work kills the efficiency of the virtual assistants and a new work every now and then has the virtual assistant motivated. This is very important. However, assigning important work to him will mean that you will have to see to it that the work is done perfectly.
The best way to do this is to offer extra incentives to the virtual assistant. The incentives can be in the form of cash payouts, over and above the rete agreed upon. A need for virtual assistant is increasing these days as the Seo process work is expanding so much, so it is very important that whatever work is assigning to the virtual assistant should be noted properly. In case you are thinking of providing cash payouts, there has to be a way of getting the virtual assistant to measure the quality of his performance. This is where goal setting is important. You have to have set goals for the business and if the assistant achieves them, then he can claim the extra reward for that.
The goals have to be smart and measurable. The achievement of these goals can then be rewarded with an extra pay and that extra pay can be in the form of money or anything whichever is suitable. The virtual assistant will also have the benefit of knowing that he is progressing well. It will also help avoid all the differences that might arise between the virtual assistant and the service buyer. Goal setting is very important for a virtual worker as this is the only way he would know if he is indeed qualified enough to ask for a raise in the pay scale.
This is really a practical option for businessmen as they can save money in terms of phone, electric, and computer bills. Unlike any regular secretaries and receptionist virtual assistant can offer a wider scope of services and that too at cheaper wages. Virtual office assistant have their own specialized area and can be well used for work, alike.
The usual services that the virtual assistant can provide are sub divided into four areas technical, administrative, creative, and sales. Virtual office assistant is still new in the business industry. But it is proven effective and is accepted by many businessmen. Isn't good thing to know that you can start your own business without having to hire any employees?