The virtual assistant (VA) market is soaring. As the world gets more comfortable with remote work and busy executives realize that they are paying themselves to do their admin work, more are turning to remote assistants so they can focus on what…
At Quickskill’s Q2 2021 all-hands meeting, CEO Eric Taussig went through the usual numbers most companies review. Sales growth (Up!) New customers (Up!) Losses and challenges (Down!) New employees (Up!) Then the numbers turned to the satisfaction of its virtual…
There’s nothing more frustrating for salespeople that having leads that don’t respond to follow-up messages. Someone showed interest in your product by filling out a form requesting information, or leaving a voicemail message, or initiating a live chat. Then they…
It’s no secret that sales leaders are strapped for time. Depending on the source, you can find data that shows salespeople spend 11–35.2 percent of their time selling. “The average field sales rep is paid $105,482 a year,” said Gabe Larsen, who surveyed…
There are thousands of virtual assistant (VA) providers around the world. If you’re looking for a virtual assistant and are not sure how to begin your search, there are some review sites you can use to narrow down your choices. It’s not always easy…
Karin found her dream job as a Quickskill Productivity Assistant (PA) after toiling in call centers in Guatemala. Angel worked as a PA, and her managers gave her time to study for medical school exams—she passed and is now off to…
Virtual assistants (VAs) are increasingly popular for busy executives that find themselves drowning in administrative tasks. Ubiquitous internet, cloud-based software apps, and real-time communication tools make it easier and more accessible for even small business leaders to offload routine everyday tasks…
Failure. It’s such an unpleasant thought that the word is enough to make you cringe. No one wants to fail at anything—a relationship, a sport, or a business. The fear of failure often leads people to hide mistakes because we…
According to the State of the American Vacation Report, 52% of employees don’t use all of their paid time off. And, among professionals who do go on vacation, 70% report working while out of the office.If your employees fit these…
As much of the world returns to work, a battle for talent is heating up again. “Labor shortages are making a comeback,” The Conference Board announced in May. “Large segments of the economy continue to open at the same time, and labor…
