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Information You Need Cannot Be Optional For Your Client

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In your virtual assistance practice, having an intake process which, in part shares how you work, and that also collects information about the client (contacts, preferences, systems, etc.) The post Information You Need Cannot Be Optional For Your Client appeared first on AssistU. so that you can provide quality care is smart to have.

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Necessary Information Cannot Be Optional

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your practice works, what you expect of the client (and what the client can expect of you), and collects information (key people, addresses, phone numbers, travel. occasion a client had found the profile she used to collect information. You need that sort of information as it''s foundational to the work and relationship.

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Memos, Not Meetings: Why Asynchronous Work and Communication Are Best

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A “memo” in this case means a written note of some sort that’s sent out to all the people who need to see it, often for comment, but sometimes just to share information. Asynchronous communication has these benefits over synchronous communication: The information is available whenever the people can make the time to review it.

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Planning Your Day When You Don’t Know How Much Time You Need To Do the Work

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Then, moving forward, the next time you need to do X, or something really similar to it, you have better information about how much time to schedule for it. When you let your past work inform what you need to do in the present, you can plan more effectively, and be far more efficient in your work. Change it to reflect that reality.

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You Know FOMO and JOMO, Now Meet FOFO and Learn How to Let it go

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It’s a psychological phenomenon that affects people of all ages and backgrounds and refers to the anxiety and discomfort that people experience when they are faced with the prospect of learning information that they fear will be unpleasant or difficult to handle. This requires introspection and honest self-reflection.

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When Time Matters, Old School Rocks!

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Got the answer the next day, and emailed the client with the information. . This perplexed Rose even more—the client had the information the day before the event, why was it a problem that it took a day to get it? This is especially true if you need information quickly. Client let Rose know she was unhappy. She had not.

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Moxie Tip 326: Are You Like a One-Armed Hitter?

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But time and again I hear about how clients can expect a good result from people they work with and give far too little information and context to. If you're struggling to get something done for a client, think about what information, context, or tools you might be missing. Then ask for those.

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