COVID-19 has shaken up the whole world and placed a strain on quite a few industries, especially delivery companies. You must be wondering how you can quickly adapt and capitalize on this opportunity. Logistics and operations can be very well managed remotely. You just need good collaboration tools, an up-to-date database, and a skeletal staff … Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed vulnerabilities in our healthcare systems, with governments around the world grappling with it to contain its spread. It has likewise shown how most businesses have poor emergency response measures while others innovate rapidly to keep up with new developments. Having said that, there is no need to panic. Black swan events like the COVID … Read more
In today’s world, where physical borders have become blurred and your business’ customers may hail from any of the world’s 195 countries, focusing on one “world” language like English to cater to your customers can be a costly mistake. In the face of stiff competition, your business will lose non-English-speaking customers if your customer service … Read more
Sales is tricky and difficult; and when you throw in a whole board of stakeholders and a hefty analysis for ROI, it becomes a lot more complicated, expensive, and strategic on both ends. B2B sales are a marathon of researching, connecting, marketing and selling, and certainly not a sprint. B2B sales involve selling the idea … Read more
Originally posted as an answer on Quora for If you have multiple virtual assistants across multiple businesses, how can you be sure that they are not slacking off? Answer by Shakira, Operations Manager – Project and Growth, IdeasUnlimited shakira@osbprovider.com Hiring a virtual assistant to provide administrative support, marketing support, technical support, or any other kind of support services required by … Read more
Here is an important question for you: Why do firms run businesses?The most common answer is: To generate profits and achieve a sustainable position in the market. The telecommunication industry has been trying to replicate this capital-intensive industry synergy, but without moving beyond the orthodox consumer models. Therefore, with partial redundancy of voice and texting … Read more
Some Tips to Map Virtual Assistance Requirements and Benefits of a Virtual Assistant for Your Business The owner of a home-based catering service was rude to my friend when contacted for order confirmation and delivery date. As a result, my friend cancelled the order despite an explanatory message from the owner that it happened due … Read more
For as long as I can remember, I was ‘different’: from my family, my friend group, from even my small Christian college campus. ‘Different’ was not always bad though. My mom called me unique, but I grew up with the belief that unique just meant to be funny or a great writer. I had a … Read more
A good receptionist service constitutes performing a number of administrative support tasks. Administrative support services are the backbone of a successful business; hence, they require a combination of skills for efficient delivery, namely technical, interpersonal, and communication skills. A receptionist typically handles all telecommunication, receives and guides office visitors, manages itineraries and prepares for meeting … Read more
In this new business era where many terms have become buzzwords and many theories redundant, Customer Services and Inclusivity have become the kings of modern commercial activities. However, language differences pose the biggest barrier to their delivery. The Need for Multilingual and Bilingual Customer Service Customer services have evolved drastically over time and it is now essential to reach … Read more
