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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...
5 simple ways to improve customer experience
The customer experience you provide needs to be good if you want customers to stick around. Every touchpoint your customers have with you needs to be the best, most streamlined version available. The better the experience, the more they’ll like you and the more they’ll recommend you to others....
You don’t need to be a tech whiz to be an online business success
Technology is something that often holds entrepreneurs back from the business success they desire. Often, there’s a real fear around the use of tech and a misunderstanding that you need to be a tech whiz, to make it work for you. It’s this fear that’s often compounded further with the overwhelming...
Are you staying in your own business lane?
Are you staying in your own business lane? If you want to grow your business successfully, you need to learn how to avoid distractions and focus on your own growth. But that be difficult, especially with social media and online promotions vying for your attention on a daily basis! So if you’re...
Why a monthly retainer package isn’t always a good idea
When you start looking into working with a Virtual Assistant, you can’t help but notice that fees are usually broken down into two options. There’s usually a monthly retainer rate and an ad-hoc rate. But it may surprise you to know that, unlike other Virtual Assistants, I actually recommend you...