Are You Getting the Most Out of Your Cell Phone?

As a Virtual Assistant, one of my most valuable tools is my cell phone. It allows me to work from remote locations and be available when I’m away from my desk.

But lately, I’ve noticed that not all VAs use their cell phone to full advantage in running their businesses.

Here are some tips for putting your best foot forward with your cell phone:

1. Set up your voicemail and make sure it’s never full. There’s nothing worse than listening to the voicemail greeting and planning what you’re going to say, only to get the message, “The mailbox is full.”
2. Record a greeting that’s cheerful and professional. Mine says this: “You have reached Belinda Wasser of RocketGirl Solutions. Please leave a message and I’ll call you back.” This ensures that there is no confusion about whether or not they miss-dialed the number – they know it’s you. Check your greeting every six months or so to make sure you still like it.
3. When someone leaves you a voice mail, call them back the same business day, if at all possible.
4. When you have a scheduled client call – call them exactly on time. It shows them that you respect both your time and theirs and that you pay attention to details.
5. Have a good quality headset so they can hear you clearly and you can use your hands during working sessions when you need to be using your keyboard.

All simple and easy to do, following these tips tells your client that you mean business!

If you’re not already a member of our Facebook Group, The Virtual Assistant Connection, and would like to join, here’s the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thevaconnection/