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7 ways to regain focus and get back on track
Are you wondering how to regain your focus and get back on track? September is often seen as a fresh, new year in business, especially for parents. There’s been the summer break, and you’ve probably spent some of that time with the family, away from the pressures of work. Coming back to work and...
Getting motivated and back to business after the summer break
The school summer holidays have given many of us a welcome break away from work. But now the summer break is done, and the kids are heading back to school, it’s time to get motivated and back to business. And if you’re struggling to do that, you’re not alone! It can be a bit of an uphill battle to...
3 things you need to do before hiring a Virtual Assistant
If you’re thinking about hiring a Virtual Assistant, take a pause for a minute. There are certain things you need to have in place before you start hiring if you want it to be a successful venture. It isn’t enough to decide you want an assistant and then simply look for a suitable candidate. You...
5 steps to hiring a Virtual Assistant for my business
Are you looking at hiring a Virtual Assistant (VA)? It doesn’t have to be a complicated process, but hiring a VA is something that you need to put time and effort into. A VA can become an important asset in your business and an essential part of your business’s overall success. So it’s crucial you...
30 tasks a Virtual Assistant can do in an hour or less
Are there tasks a Virtual Assistant can do in an hour or less? It isn’t a question you’d immediately think of when looking to work with a VA, but it is a smart one. Because it opens you up to new possibilities. Rather than worrying about the cost of paying a VA’s retainer package each month, you...
20 tasks your Virtual Assistant can do when you’re on holiday
As a busy professional, taking time away from your business can be difficult. You want to enjoy time with your family and generally switch off, but there’s also the worry that you’re going to need to play catch up once you’re back. That’s why it’s such a good idea to know what tasks your Virtual...
How does a Virtual Assistant track their time?
How does a Virtual Assistant track their time? They will often have two clear pricing practices, the hourly rate and the per-project basis. When charging per project, time tracking is irrelevant, as you’re paying based on a specific result rather than the time spent on the task itself. But if...
How to build a great working relationship with your Virtual Assistant
You want to have a great working relationship with your Virtual Assistant, as they have an important role in your business. They’re not just someone you outsource tasks to; they’re also someone who can help your business grow. The support they provide enables you to free up your time and task list...
How to get started using automation in your business
If you’re looking to work smarter and more efficiently, you need to start using automation in your business. Not only does it increase efficiency, but it also helps you to streamline your workflows and processes and provide better, more consistent, uniform results for your clients too. But if...
How to drop the overwhelm around social media
If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed around social media, you’re not alone. Speak to any business owner, and it won’t be long until overwhelm is mentioned. But that’s totally understandable. Running a business is hard, especially when you’re doing it alone - and that’s without throwing social...