Our guest today is Karen McGrath, who runs a firm of virtual assistants called Awan's Assisting.

If you are an independent professional and feel crunched for time, this episode is for you.

Karen and I discuss why an independent professional should consider hiring a virtual assistant (a VA), the types of tasks that VAs are most commonly asked to do, how to find and screen a VA, and some tips on how to build an effective working relationship with a VA.

Karen clearly knows her business, and you can find her firm at http://awansassisting.com/