Cool Tools: Here are some resources that can not only simplify certain tasks but get money flowing faster into your business:
Echo Sign: www.echosign.com If you are losing money while you wait for contracts to be signed, EchoSign will send contracts or documents to those who's signature you need and in the order in which you need them fast. The virtual signature feature let's those who need to sign the document to quickly add their signature and have it automatically sent to the next person or the originator. The signatures creates a legally binding document or contract. My clients love this tool!
Google Doc's: www.docs.google.com We've all heard of Google and now they've added a free service that allows you to upload or create Word, Excel or PowerPoint documents within Google Docs. You can share documents with team members and collaborate on a document with a team member with updates being made by both of you in real time. I use this along with clients to share information instead of emailing attachments. Saves space in your email account, too!
Advantages to your business:
- Saves you money: Eliminates need for employee related costs (payroll taxes, unemployment insurance, benefits such as health insurance)
- No office space or equipment required: virtual assistants work from their own home with their own equipment and supplies.
- Flexibility: you can contract for a specified number of hours of support per month or on a 'as needed' basis.
- Professional support: an experienced executive assistant or a certified human resource generalist has years of experience and can give your business the personal and professional support is deserves.