Since VAs offer varied skills, making the right choice during the hiring process plays a major role in determining the quality of service you will receive. Some basic rules to consider when hiring and training a VA include:

• Ask challenging questions directly and in writing to investigate the proficiency of your hire’s language and their communication skills.
• Design a training manual for the position you are outsourcing on the go to save time in the future for said position. Ensure that the VA shares their experience and thoughts with you for the manual.
• Learn to delegate tasks and lax the reins of control once the VA can handle tasks unsupervised. In addition to making available time to focus on the more essential tasks, it enables the VA to perform better.