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The problem with hiring 6 people at once Is forecasting the next few months. Especially because we have so many new clients coming on right now. Some have paid a big onboarding fee upfront. But we aren't sure when their next payment will be. And others are starting with a 3-month trial. So we don't know for sure whether they'll decide to stay on with us or not. Without knowing what my forecast looks like, it's real hard to hire people. As it is, we're getting above 200k in monthly wages. And if we move to a new office, we'll be paying 20k more a month in rent. Which is like 3 more staff. So before we bring on anyone else, I need to get our forecast right. Because although we're growing real fast, we need to be smart along the way.

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At Sign In Solutions we get to work with some of the coolest people in visitor management 😎 And by now we're confident you know the drill 😉 This week we've met up with Ryan Canby who is a Product Manager and works from our Toronto office (and sometimes from home, we're a hybrid company after all) 👇 🤱 How would your mom describe your job to her friends? He works with developers to figure out what the company should build. 💼 And what is it you actually do? I compile customer feedback and company strategy into feature sets, enhancements, and new product lines and break down the deliverables for each into bite size pieces of value. Then, with the feedback from internal and external stakeholders, I prioritize those deliverables alongside fixes to the existing product. And after all of that I work with the development team and make sure they understand what the top priority of work is and what the outcome should be. ❤️ What is the best part about your job at Sign In Solutions? The best part of working at Sign In Solutions is by far the people. I love being able to trust that everyone has good intentions and there is no need to worry about company politics. 🌎 Where is your favorite place to work from? I'll say my favorite place to work is from the office, but in reality it is more about working near my colleagues, wherever that may be. Being able to quickly ask and answer questions in a 30 second conversation is always way better than back and forth over email or slack. Also the jokes always make it a fun time! 🏠🏢 What is your primary reason for going to the office vs working from home? Working from home is way more convenient when my day is full of zoom meetings; I have my work desk set up exactly how I like it and there are no distractions (and no commute!). But working in the office is way better for interacting with my colleagues and just the cultural aspect of enjoying spending time with the people I work with. 🎂 If someone says they'll bring a treat to the office, what do you hope it is? I like being surprised. We have a thing on my team where we bribe each other with chocolate/treats if we are asking for something that is a little bit extra, so it is always fun to see exactly what the reward actually is. That was all we had for this time, but if you want to have colleagues as cool as ours, you can check out our open positions here 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q02j6l1n0 #visitormanagement #futureofwork #people

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When you have work that doesn’t need a full time employee When there’s a task that only requires a few hours of work per day or week. Hiring someone full-time for it is impractical. For example, recruiting an employee solely to schedule appointments isn’t a smart idea. 💡 In such cases, when there are small tasks or one-off projects, it’s better to use a virtual assistant. 📧 Here are some industries below that hire VA's. ☎

For businesses with an eye on growth, global skills-based hiring will be key in 2024. Zain Ali explores global mobility in his op-ed:

Question for my connections working in private practice! 🙌 Does your number of clients drop and no-shows rise during the summer time? ☀ When speaking with a therapist they made a valuable point about how in the summer time, with the sun shining and more social plans, clients are finding therapy and self care in the season. Whilst this is a positive sign for clients, it did make me think about the therapists, and the impact on their income during this time. Without a stable income during some of the most costly months, this could mean more financial stress. Take a Seat are hiring for a position that offers you the benefits of working in private practice:  - Flexible Working Hours - Autonomy Over Your Day - Telehealth Working Along with:  - Paid Time Off - Steady Client Referrals - No Deductions For No Shows - Admin Support If you are interested in finding out more, get in touch now:  megan@takeaseatppl.com 💛

Are you ready to hire a virtual assistant? 🤔 Before you make the leap, ask yourself these 10 crucial questions: 1. Are you spending more time on administrative tasks than on growing your business? 2. Do you frequently find yourself overwhelmed by the volume of tasks on your to-do list? 3. Are you missing out on opportunities because you're stretched too thin to pursue them? 4. Is your productivity suffering due to repetitive or time-consuming tasks? 5. Are there aspects of your business that you're neglecting because you lack the time or resources to address them? 6. Are you experiencing burnout from trying to juggle too many responsibilities? 7. Do you often wish you had an extra pair of hands to help with day-to-day operations? 8. Are you struggling to maintain work-life balance because work demands consume your personal time? 9. Are you delaying important projects because you lack the specific skills or expertise needed to complete them? 10. Are you ready to delegate tasks and trust someone else to handle them effectively, allowing you to focus on strategic initiatives? From reclaiming your time to boosting productivity, these questions will help you determine if now's the time to delegate with confidence! 💼✨

Why should you consider hiring a virtual assistant? That's easy, it can save time, reduce costs, and improve efficiency. 🏃💨 We handle operations tasks, allowing business owners to focus on core activities and BUILDING their business. We bring specialized skills without the overhead of a full-time employee. 🤗 Sit back, relax, and we'll handle the rest!

🌟You should definitely not hire a VA!!🌟 You shouldn't if you enjoy the chaos of juggling multiple tasks, deadlines and emails without ever catching your breath. However if you're ready to reclaim your sanity and supercharge your productivity, hiring a Virtual Assistant is an absolute game-changer!🚀 Here's why: 👩🏻💻Specialized expertise: VAs often bring specialized skills to the table such as content writing or graphic design providing valuable expertise that complements your own strengths and enhances your business operations. 🕵🏻♀️Core task focus: By delegating routine tasks to a VA, you can concentrate on core responsibilities that directly contribute to your business's growth and success. 💁🏻♀️Task diversity: VAs can handle a wide range of tasks, from administrative duties to specialized services like social media management, content creation, research, and more, providing comprehensive support for various aspects of your business or personal life. 💼Reduces administrative burdens: Delegating administrative duties to a VA reduces your administrative burdens, freeing up valuable time for strategic planning and decision-making. So, if you're ready to step into a realm of unparalleled efficiency and success, it's time to delegate to elevate. So, if you're ready to elevate your business and reclaim your time, hiring a VA is the ultimate power move!🤩 #virtualassistant