Yearly Roundup: Best Articles of 2023
Just like in the past years, we’ve been busy providing our audience with the most updated and relevant remote staffing content out there. From virtual staffing tips to industry news, we’ve rounded up the ten best 20four7VA articles of the year.
Without further ado and in no particular order, here’s our 2023 roundup:
How Do I Hire a Good Administrative Assistant?
An excerpt from the article:
“An administrative assistant can be the key to freeing up your plate and avoiding burnout. By delegating to your administrative assistant, you can perform your duties better without sacrificing work-life balance.”
How to Keep Employees Engaged in the Era of Quiet Quitting
An excerpt from the article:
“One of the significant ways leaders lose their employees’ trust is when there’s a lack of transparency. Things like unclear standards for promotion and performance evaluation can discourage any employee.”
How to Support Small Businesses Through Remote Staffing
An excerpt from the article:
“According to Marcia L. Fudge, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, ‘Small businesses are the driving force in a thriving economy and the lifeblood of our communities.’”
Close More Deals with These Top Sales Appointment Setting Tips
An excerpt from the article:
“It’s best to keep things snappy when trying to set a sales appointment. Whether it’s a phone call or an email, anything too long can make your leads lose interest or feel like they’re wasting their time.
Your script should be aligned with your company’s goals and brand voice. And at the same time, it should flow nicely to get the conversation heading in the right direction (i.e., setting an appointment with your prospective client).”
How To Use Virtual Assistants for Real Estate Cold Calling
An excerpt from the article:
“VAs can handle the entire process, from initial contact to scheduling appointments or follow-ups, helping your sales team focus on closing deals and maximizing productivity. By consistently reaching out to potential clients, real estate virtual assistants can help expand your customer base and increase conversions, which can contribute to higher revenues for your business.”
How Leaders Make Difficult Decisions: 3 Hard-Won Lessons
An excerpt from the article:
“There’s no magic potion to make mistakes go away. The best you can do is to fully embrace your role and do what you can to become your own definition of a great leader.”
A Look at the Deloitte Women @ Work 2023 Report
An excerpt from the article:
“According to the 2023 report, the number of women workers who feel burnt out has declined from 46% in 2022 to 28% this year. There was also a slight increase in the number of women who rated their mental health as “good.” However, a third of the respondents still give their mental health a poor rating.
These numbers show signs of improvement, but there’s work to do. Burnout, stress, and overall mental wellness are still causes of concern for many women.”
How to Scale Your Business with Long-Term Remote Staffing
An excerpt from the article:
“Another excellent practice for any type of organization is the documentation of business processes. SOPs can help future-proof your business. When a team member cannot be online, someone can temporarily take over their urgent tasks by using the SOP as a reference.”
How Women Leaders Can Rise Above and Overcome Leadership Hurdles
An excerpt from the article:
“Many women struggle to ask for what they want, and there are also a lot who find it challenging to say no, including in the workplace. If you’re having difficulty turning down requests, then you may have had experiences where you ended up having too much on your plate.”
Why Hire a Lead Generation Specialist: Your Key to Consistent Sales Success
An excerpt from the article:
“Instead of using your time cold calling or scouring the internet for leads, why not hire lead experts to handle this part of your business? Yes, finding new leads is crucial for your business, but that doesn’t mean you can’t delegate this task, so you can truly focus on your executive responsibilities.”
