We Have Answers

About We Have Answers

Learn today. Do tomorrow.

Publisher

We Have Answers

Category

education · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Mar 2020

Latest episode

25 Apr 2023

Latest episodes

10 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Apr 2023

   Is it Worth it to Become a Virtual Assistant? – We Have Answers #12

   Virtual Assistants have made a massive difference in the day-to-day of the average company. Businesses all over the world are hiring Virtual Assistants. It begs the question, is it worth it to become a Virtual Assistant? Listen to the podcast to find out if this career is worth training for. Meet Our Guest, Katie Rodas Katie Rodas is the owner of Five and Counting Remote Business Services. (https://www.fiveandcounting.com/) Katie is also a graduate of the CanScribe Career College Virtual Assistant Program (https://canscribe.com/virtual-assistant-course/). She was recently featured in an administrative professional textbook for her work in the Virtual Assistant industry. (https://enroll.canscribe.com/course-enroll)

2. 

   14 Jan 2022

   Becoming a Virtual Assistant Entrepreneur – We Have Answers #11

   Becoming a Virtual Assistant Entrepreneur! Becoming a Virtual Assistant entrepreneur takes work. In this podcast, we sat down with Christy Rancho, the creator of Lumiera Solutions (https://lumierasolutions.com/) to discuss her journey toward becoming a Virtual Assistant. Christy Rancho and Lumiera Solutions: Becoming a Virtual Assistant Entrepreneur Christy Rancho started her career so far away from a Virtual Assistant, you’d be amazed that she is one now. She has started her own company where she is able to build her own schedule and is able to put her family first. This podcast covers a wide variety of Virtual Assistant topics. Listen and learn how you can build your career for yourself. One of the most important topics covered was, “Firing Your Clients.” When we are starting out, we often try and get and keep all clients; but some clients are not worth keeping. Some clients take too much of your time or are just plain rude. Make sure you have the clients that fit your schedule, and your needs. If you want to start your journey toward becoming a Virtual Assistant, you should start with a program that trains you on everything you need to know as a Virtual Assistant. Click here (https://canscribe.com/virtual-assistant-course/) to learn more about the industry’s most comprehensive Virtual Assistant Course.

3. 

   3 Sept 2021

   Scaling Your Virtual Assistant Business – We Have Answers #10

   Scaling your Virtual Assistant business is important, and so is deciding on your business strategy. Our guest speaks about her experience on the ins and outs of employing other Virtual Assistants, getting client referrals, and stresses the importance of subcontractors being in line with your brand. Having a young family and a thriving business could be a management nightmare, but our podcast guest is mastering this challenge and turning it into a skill. In this episode, we talk to a guest with a pension for learning and teaching. She also has over ten years of experience in Customer Service and Administration within various industries, over four years as a Project Coordinator within the technology industry, and additional marketing experience. Be sure to tune in if you’re interested in learning about scaling your Virtual Assistant business! Meet Our Guest, Brittney Ashley Brittney Ashley is the owner and lead marketing strategist for Creative Dynamics Virtual Services. She is a firm believer that everyone has a talent, and we just need to let each person shine in their field of interest. She is passionate about bringing a team together who is creative in more ways than one, intelligent, and eager to see any business grow. Brittney is a mom to a little girl, recently welcomed her son into the world, and is a fur mom to Luna the Pitbull. Brittney’s passion is to constantly learn and master any project! Brittney earned a Business Administration: Marketing Communication Management Degree, a Business Management Certificate, and a Tourism and Hospitality Management Diploma. Her areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, Administration, Project Management, Recruitment Management, Blogging, Website Management/Upkeep & Creation, Marketing, Branding and Creative Strategies. The We Have Answers Podcast Episode 10 Scaling Your Virtual Assistant Business This podcast is about “fun learning.” Our host, Megan Chase, has always loved learning and talking to people. The goal was to bring in different industry professionals and just have a conversation. This podcast aims to answer questions commonly asked to these professionals. Listen to the We Have Answers Podcast (https://canscribe.com/category/podcast/) if you want to learn a thing or two without the boring framework of a lecture. You will hear our host and the guests laugh, joke around, and have fun. All of this while they discuss various topics surrounding different industries. To learn more tips on scaling your virtual assistant business follow CanScribe (https://canscribe.com) on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanScribeCareerCollege/) and don’t forget to share your thoughts and ideas with us! CanScribe is committed to offering excellence in education. As a leader in online training, we hold true to our core values of integrity, honesty, and empathy. We facilitate the achievement of ambitions and goals to empower people in their professional and personal lives. CanScribe supports programs and initiatives, both locally and internationally, positively impacting the world around us. (https://enroll.canscribe.com/course-enroll)

4. 

   27 Aug 2021

   Providing Value to Clients – We Have Answers #9

   Focus on what your clients need in their business. To be a successful at-home worker, you must constantly be providing value to clients. For example, are they interested in moving their files to a cloud-based platform? Do they need help with billing and invoicing QuickBooks online? First thing’s first, create a To-Do List and get in the habit of doing so. A new or experienced Virtual Assistant can find themselves wondering what the key ingredient to providing value to clients is. They wonder how to manage multiple clients and if there are marketing strategies that benefit Virtual Assistants. In this episode, we talk to a guest with unmatched professional intuition, over twenty years of experience in the industry, and over ten years of experience as a business owner. We discuss how important a to-do list is and helpful tools for day-to-day tasks. We also discuss the prevalence of travel management pre-COVID, the importance of providing value to clients, marketing strategies, and client retention… to name a few! In the words of our guest, “Talking about things help you fine-tune what you’d like to do!” Providing Value to Clients as a Virtual Assistant Meet Our Guest, Peggy Howard Peggy Howard is the founder and CEO of Peggy Howard Virtual Office Administration. She believes the success of any service provider depends on their team and takes immense pride in hers. She has a team of dedicated professionals that are always ready to help clients with their business administration. Peggy knows what her clients need and is always on the go to provide clients with the best quality assistance. Her dog, Bella, is the daily dose of encouragement and inspiration that keeps her going. She also has a committed team member who provides part-time support services to keep her up and running. The We Have Answers Podcast Episode 9 Learn What Your Clients Need This podcast is about “fun learning.” Our host, Megan Chase, has always loved learning and talking to people. The goal was to bring in different industry professionals and just have a conversation. This is an aim to answer questions commonly asked to these professionals. Listen to the We Have Answers Podcast (https://canscribe.com/category/podcast/) if you want to learn a thing or two without the boring framework of a lecture. You will hear our host and the guests laugh, joke around, and have fun. All of this while they discuss various topics surrounding different industries. Follow CanScribe (https://canscribe.com) on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/canscribe/) to share your thoughts and ideas with us! CanScribe is committed to offering excellence in education. As a leader in online training, we hold true to our core values of integrity, honesty, and empathy. We facilitate the achievement of ambitions and goals to empower people in their professional and personal lives. CanScribe supports programs and initiatives, both locally and internationally, positively impacting the world around us. (https://enroll.canscribe.com/course-enroll)

5. 

   9 Aug 2021

   Career Growth as a Virtual Assistant – We Have Answers #8

   Starting as a Virtual Assistant can be daunting, especially if you are unaware of the career growth options that are available. Our podcast guest started her journey as a Virtual Assistant in 2016 and grew into different positions with a Vancouver-based company. An expert at finding ways to help clients and Virtual Assistants be successful, our guest stresses how important details like accuracy and professionalism are in the industry; stressing that Virtual Assistants should want their clients viewing them as an extension of the clients’ company. Our guest details how clients want a Virtual Assistant who is intuitive, can teach them things (like how to use the latest program), and engages in lifelong learning. In this episode, we talk to a guest with unmatched professional intuition with over 10 years of experience in the industry. She’s looking for Virtual Assistants to aid AdminSlayer with their ever-growing client list… will you be her next candidate after graduating from CanScribe’s Virtual Assistant program? Meet Our Guest Lindsay Niedzielski Lindsay Niedzielski is the Contact Relationship Manager at AdminSlayer. She is known for her ability to review emails to clients, see where there is an opportunity to help, and asks if she can jump in to help. She really cares what her team and clients need to be successful. Lindsay is the one who finds the opportunities to make this happen. “Lindsay leverages her degree in Business Administration to provide thoughtful, professional services – before clients know they need them,” says the AdminSlayer website. The We Have Answers Podcast Episode 8 Career Growth as a Virtual Assistant This podcast is about “fun learning.” Our host, Megan Chase, has always loved learning and talking to people. The goal was to bring in different industry professionals and just have a conversation. This is an aim to answer questions commonly asked to these professionals. Listen to the We Have Answers Podcast (https://canscribe.com/category/podcast/) if you want to learn a thing or two without the boring framework of a lecture. You will hear our host and the guests laugh, joke around, and have fun. All of this while they discuss various topics surrounding different industries. Follow CanScribe (https://canscribe.com) on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/canscribe/) to share your thoughts and ideas with us! CanScribe is committed to offering excellence in education. As a leader in online training, we hold true to our core values of integrity, honesty, and empathy. We facilitate the achievement of ambitions and goals to empower people in their professional and personal lives. CanScribe supports programs and initiatives, both locally and internationally, positively impacting the world around us. (https://enroll.canscribe.com/course-enroll)

6. 

   30 Apr 2021

   Networking as a Virtual Assistant – We Have Answers #7

   We have Answers Podcast: Networking as a Virtual Assistant Networking, even virtually, can be a terrifying idea. Networking as a Virtual Assistant is vital to the success of your business. Maybe because of your personality or because you are simply new to it. Either way, you do not have to be a smooth operator or an extroverted go-getter to be successful; all you need are the right strategies. Are you going to be a Virtual Assistant (https://canscribe.com/virtual-assistant-program/) specializing in a specific skill set and only perform duties related to those skills? Will you specialize in an industry? Will you work from home or be available on-site? These are just a few of the questions you may ask yourself when starting. In this episode, we talk to a guest with more than 25 years of experience in the field. She lends her expertise to every aspect of being an outstanding Virtual Assistant and encourages future Virtual Assistants to reach out. As Rosanna says, “Network, network, network!” Meet Our Guest Rosanna Pelton Rosanna Pelton is the owner of ROSAPEL (https://www.rosapel.com/) and a provider of professional administrative services for over 25 years. Having over 25 years as a senior administrative professional, Rosanna is able to expertly anticipate the needs of her clients, enabling a less stressful and productive environment for all. Based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, ROSAPEL is recognized by many small business owners as a valuable part of their extended team. She is an entrepreneur who trains and coaches the team of associates at ROSAPEL, ensuring they are ready to provide on-site and off-site professional administrative services. The We Have Answers Podcast Episode 7 Networking as a Virtual Assistant This podcast is about “fun learning.” Our host, Megan Chase, has always loved learning and talking to people. The goal was to bring in different industry professionals and just have a conversation. This is an aim to answer questions commonly asked to these professionals. Listen to the We Have Answers Podcast if you want to learn a thing or two without the boring framework of a lecture. You will hear our host and the guests laugh, joke around, and have fun. All of this while they discuss various topics surrounding different industries. (https://enroll.canscribe.com/course-enroll)

7. 

   10 Dec 2020

   Work from Home Moms with Lesley Pyle – We Have Answers Podcast #5

   Finding a new job in our current crazy world is not easy. Work from home moms are looking to support their family and find a stable career. There is a growing trend where people become Virtual Assistants. You can find a career working from home while still doing what you love. Lesley Pyle is the founder of Hire My Mom. She started her company back in 2007. She was a mom who started working from home because she wanted to be able to spend more time with her family. Lesley quickly realized that other mothers would be struggling with the same thing: work/life balance. Although Lesley does not necessarily consider herself a pioneer in her industry, we certainly do. Stay-at-home moms are work from home moms. What they do is amazing. A lot of these women want to be able to have a career as well. Lesley has enabled moms to connect with small businesses. In this podcast, we discuss: working as a Virtual Assistant finding a career that you actually love working from home what skills you should have to work from home applying for jobs the best ways to become one of those work from home moms Work from Home Moms There are many ways to become a work from home mom. You want to ensure you have the correct training. (https://canscribe.com/administrative-assistant-virtual-assistant-program/) Once you do, you want to find a company like Hire My Mom (https://www.hiremymom.com/find-a-job/) that allows you to connect with employers. If you are interested in building a career from home, be sure to get the training you need. Find the resources to build a successful at-home career that lets you enjoy and support your family.

8. 

   19 Oct 2020

   We Have Answers Podcast Episode 4: A Chat with AQuity

   We Have Answers Podcast Episode 4 Welcome to the newest entry in We Have Answers Podcast Episode 4, A Chat with AQuity. AQuity is one of the worlds leading Medical Transcription / Healthcare Documentation companies. Justin sat down with the Manager of Transcription Services and Canadian Healthcare Documentation Operations, Lisa DiBerardino. The two discussed the Medical Transcription industry through COVID-19, working from home, flexible work/life balance, and Medical Scribes. Grab yourself a tea, coffee, or maybe you’re listening to our podcast before work in the morning; thanks for listening to us! When you’re done listening follow CanScribe (https://canscribe.com/) on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanScribeCareerCollege/) if you haven’t already for more podcasts and updates!

9. 

   9 Apr 2020

   We Have Answers Podcast Episode 3: COVID-19 and Tips for Working as a Contractor

   Tips for working as a contractor and COVID-19 COVID-19 has changed how we go about our days. It has affected our income, the way we shop, visiting friends and family, and so much more. We brought in Max Eisner (https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-eisner-cpa-75929bb0/), CPA, to learn about the government subsidies and how all this affects contractors. We wanted to give tips for working as a contractor during this confusing time. (https://canscribe.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/We-Have-Answers-Podcast-Social-Episode-3-Tips-for-working-as-a-Contractor-1.jpg) The first topic we discuss is COVID-19 and government subsidies. Working as a contractor can be hard to navigate. Many self-employed workers opt-out of paying into Employment Insurance. Max and Justin discuss what the Canadian government is doing to help these people. From the $2,000.00 payment to the 75% subsidy on wages, everything is covered. These issues and policies surrounding these ideas are broken down with some surprises intertwined. The second major topic focuses on tips for working as a contractor. It can be hard to understand what you can and can’t write off as a contractor. It can also be confusing to understand what is available to you. Max breaks down everything you need to know about working as a contractor. Here are just some of the questions answered: How do business lunches work? Can I write off part of my rent? What can I write off in my house? Will using an accountant save me on my annual taxes? How does travel and my taxes work? What is the difference between a contractor and an employee? This podcast is designed to navigate our confusing world, both now, and later. When we have a handle on COVID-19, this information will continue to help. Understanding the job as a contractor will help you save money and ensure you are getting the best tax rate. Make sure to subscribe and like the channel for more content! Interested in a specific topic? Comment below to let us know!

10. 

    9 Mar 2020

    We Have Answers Podcast Episode 2: Ethics in Marketing

    Ethics in Marketing In this episode of the, We Have Answers Podcast, Justin sits down with Chris Stewart, the Director of Sales and Marketing at Acorn Homes (https://www.acornhomes.com/), to discuss ethics in marketing. Companies advertise using Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Google, and so much more. These companies have created an industry for consulting and paid marketing. With that, comes ethical issues and quality. The average person has very little knowledge about how advertising online works. It is a complex system. How come when I visit a website I see ads for it? How come when I click on the first link in my Google Search I don’t really see what I want? These sorts of questions are common, so we decided to discuss them. There are marketing firms that offer to produce amazing numbers, new leads, and more purchases for organizations. Some of the tactics used may confuse potential buyers. It is important for people to know what happens when you click an ad. It is also important for people to know what marketing companies can do. There are ethics in marketing. There are also laws and policies regulating the industry. For example, Facebook does not allow companies to post vague and ambiguous jobs in an ad. Most governments have laws governing false advertising as well. In our opinion, things that are unethical, however, are not limited to, when companies: leave out information they hide required fees misleading claims random and pointless comparisons Sometimes a company will leave out important information. For example, you will see an advertisement for “A FREE iPad!” What is left out of the ad is that you need to sign a two-year service contract. You often see hidden fees in ticket sales. You may see concert ticket prices advertised as $99.00, but then find out at the checkout that there is a $15.00 service fee. Misleading claims come from ads that basically lie to you. If you are looking to attend a college and they tell you that 99% of their graduates are working (https://canscribe.com/canscribe-medical-transcription-hiring-rates/), think to yourself, “Does that make sense?” Maybe it does, but maybe so few students graduate that they can claim that. Random and pointless comparisons are easy to spot when you know what to look for. When you see something like “We are better than the competitor!” Ask yourself the question, “What competitor?” An ad like this doesn’t tell you who they are better than. It is important to understand these basic principles and ethics in marketing. So, keep an eye for ads, and make sure you question things that don’t sound right. Follow CanScribe (https://canscribe.com/) on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanScribeCareerCollege/) for more podcast episodes and helpful tips!

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