Maximizing Productivity: The Essential Guide to Working with Virtual Assistants

Virtual Assistants (VAs) can be a game-changer for small business owners. This workshop is designed to help you unlock the full potential of working with VAs, enabling you to focus on what you do best while your VA handles the rest.

Whether you're new to using VAs or looking to optimize your current processes, this session will provide actionable insights and strategies to make the most out of this valuable resource.

Key Topics Covered:

• Understanding Your Work Style and Readiness
• Crafting a Comprehensive Job Description
• Conducting Thorough Reference Checks
• Planning for the Unexpected
• Setting Clear Expectations
• Managing Costs and Contracts
• Documenting Processes and Systems
• Establishing Milestones and Monitoring Progress
• Defining Roles and Responsibilities
• Focusing on Processes Over Personalities

This workshop is ideal for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and managers considering hiring a Virtual Assistant or improving their current VA collaboration. Whether you're overwhelmed by daily tasks or looking to scale your business efficiently, this session will provide the tools and knowledge you need to succeed.

COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSION

This session will be available both as a live, in-person event and virtually.

You have the option to join us physically in the training room or to attend online. Indicate your preferred mode of attendance during registration.

Virtual attendees will receive a link before the program begins.

For more information, please get in touch with Stephanie Sokenis at the Gwinnett Entrepreneur Center via email at GEC@GwinnettCounty.com.

Meet Our Presenter: 

Esther R (“Essie”) Escobedo 

“Essie” founded Office Angels in 2002 after a 20+ year career as a small business owner, serving as Chief Executive and Financial Officer for two corporations which she co-founded. Prior to this experience, she held various senior positions within the educational services industry.

Essie has served on the Board of Directors of the Atlanta Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), the Atlanta Women's Network (AWN), the Professional Women’s Information Network (ProWIN), has served on the Advisory Board of Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs (ACE).

Office Angels is the recipient of the 2021 Small Business of Excellence award from the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce. Essie was honored to be a Turknett Leadership Character Award nominee.

For the last 24 years, Essie has been mentoring small business owners to achieve success. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from The American University and served as Adjunct Professor of Business at Lanier Technical College.