How To Find The Right Sidekick For You

There are so many options out there that this can be a somewhat

daunting process…

There is an investment required of you, an investment of your very precious time.

Your sidekick has a vested interest

in both you and your business

Tonto didn’t just water the Lone Ranger’s horse, he rode right next to him

throughout his adventures

What is a Sidekick?

There is help out there - business

coaches and mentors can make sure

you’re on the right path and guide you

on this journey

Someone with the big picture in mind

rather than the task at hand

Where will you and your business b

• A small team is personal

• Strong relationship between both

the team member, the VA owner

and you (the super hero)

• There is scope and skills within the

team to grow with your business

• a year’s time if you continue to be a

lone crusader?

Your Options for a Sidekick

A small virtual assistant teamBenefit of a personal relationship with the additional bonus

of team support

Where will you and your business b

• Often have a small number of clients

(there is a limited number of hours

they have available)

• May specialise in a certain skill set or

industry e.g. real estate, law, admin,

marketing etc

• There are the VA’s who do it all!f you

continue to be a lone crusader?

A sole virtual assistantRelationship formed

Your Options for a Sidekick

Where will you and your business b

• oDesk or Elance are examples

• More of a source of skills than a

sidekick option

• Some tasks are more suited to this

option than others

• Good turnaround

• But do tread carefully

• These sites are very cost

effective but there are risks,

• Check online testimonials

• Don’t pay until you are

satisfied with the completed

result

• Be very, very clear on your

expectationsyou continue

to be a lone crusader?

Your Options for a Sidekick

An outsourcing siteIf you’re just starting to delegate and outsource

Finding your sidekick may not work the first time but if it doesn’t, don’t give up

The time has come

Think about your long term goals as you select your sidekick… this

relationship is a long term one!

Shortlist your candidates – Ask your network, Google search, Social Media

Prepare your list of questions - Which qualities are important to you

Decide on your selection criteria - e.g. a particular skill-set

Interview your short-list - face-to-face, skype, email or a phone call

Don’t decide straight away – sleep on it, question further

Test time – assign them an initial task before you commit

The paperwork - At the least, a confidentiality agreement

For the full

article…

http://www.yourva.co.nz/how-to-find-the-right-side-kick/

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sEpisode 1

What you need to do before you take on a sidekick

Episode 3

How to get the very best from your sidekick

Episode 4

How to be an even better super-hero