Hiring a VA
A day in the life of a Virtual Assistant
So what is a day in the life of a Virtual Assistant like? Whenever I introduce myself at a networking or other “do”, I can pretty much guarantee one of two responses. “What’s a VA?” will generally be the first, followed by, “You work from home? ..so working on the sofa in your PJ’s then?”. I…
Read MoreWhat Can a Virtual Assistant Do? – 40 ways I can help you NOW!
As a small business owner, you are used to being “Jack of all Trades” – if there is a job to be done, then the chances are, it will come under your remit. You, unfortunately, cannot be the one saying, “that’s not part of my job description”, because quite simply if you do not do…
Read MoreI hate hats (or why it makes sense to hire a Virtual Assistant)
I have never been a great lover of hats. They don’t suit me. They don’t fit. I look like I should be at a W.I. meeting. Why am I writing about my cocklaphobia (fear of hats, don’t you know?!)? Well, it’s a very tenuous analogy to the life of a small business owner. (Bear with…
Read MoreAre you using the right Social Media site for your business? – A social media comparison
Social Media in a nutshell Social Media is pivotal in showcasing your business, maintaining contact with clients and with a guaranteed worldwide audience, it gives access to a much broader marketplace. With many businesses these days eschewing a traditional website in favour of social media pages, it is clear that anyone not making the most…
Read MoreWhy Should I Hire a VA? – Outsourcing Work to a Virtual Assistant
What is a VA? Even though VA’s have been in existence for some years, they are still a relatively unknown breed. So let me do my bit for the species and explain exactly what a Virtual Assistant is, and why you should consider outsourcing work to a Virtual Assistant. Most Virtual Assistants (or “VA’s” for…
Read MoreHow a Spell “Down-Under” Made Me a Better VA – Outsourcing Administrative Tasks
You have decided that outsourcing administrative tasks is the way forward – great! But why outsource to me? What can I offer? Well, the following is an account of an episode in my life that helped me to appreciate not only how fantastic a resource the Virtual Assistant is, but also how difficult it can be…
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