With the colors of fall appearing in the leaves, apples and pumpkins being harvested, and delicious smells coming from the kitchen I am thinking about recipes. I enjoy baking apple pies and trying new recipes of all sorts.
In the spirit of recipes I want to share with you one of my favorite recipes for Virtual Assistants and Clients. It’s a recipe of success! A recipe for a satisfying working relationship for all. A recipe used at Maplewood Virtual Assistance.
SUCCESSFUL VA-CLIENT RECIPE
Key VA Ingredients:
A measure of Business Operation
Handful of Drive & Determination
1 cup of Professional Ethics
2 gallons of Experience, Skills & Know-How
A measure of being a Team Player
2 cups of Communications Skills
2 cups of Listening Skills
Heaping spoonful of Customer Service
Heaping spoonful of Organizational Skills
Extra large heaping spoonfuls of Desire to See Your Client Succeed
Key Client Ingredients:
1 cup of Ability to Delegate
A measure of Trust
A measure of being a Team Player
Heaping spoonful of Innovativeness
Handful of Collaboration
Extra large heaping spoonfuls of Desire to Work with a VA
In the first bowl, begin with the VA ingredients by starting with a solid Business Operation. Add to that Drive & Determination, Professional Ethics, and Experience, Skills & Know-How. Stir in being a Team Player, good Communication Skills, and Listening Skills. Now, you’re ready to add excellent Customer Service and Organizational Skills. Lastly, sprinkle on top the Desire to See Your Client Succeed.
In the second bowl, add the Client ingredients of Ability to Delegate, Team Player, and Innovativeness. Gently stir in Trust and Collaboration. Sprinkle on top the Desire to Work with a VA.
Blend the ingredients from both bowls together and place in a moderate work relationship. Allow to rise in Understanding and Trust. Over time baste in Success and Prosperity for both the VA and the Client. Enjoy the fullness in favor of working with people that you enjoy, respect, and have formed a mutally satisfying work relationship.
Hope you give this recipe a try and add it to your favorites! It’s one of mine. ; )