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10 simple selling tasks you can delegate to your VA
As a business owner, I’m sure you’ll appreciate it isn’t always easy to factor in selling tasks into your already busy week. You know you need to be constantly selling if you want your business to grow, but if you’re short on time or are already overwhelmed with the other tasks in your schedule,...
Are you focusing on your business foundations?
You need a plan and a strategy in place if you want your business to succeed. It’s a concept that many small businesses understand, but it’s easy to lose sight of those things as time goes on. It’s easy to get sucked into dealing with the daily tasks on your list, focusing on solving the immediate...
Are your tasks getting in the way of your business growth?
Are your tasks getting in the way of your business growth? As a business owner, it’s understandable that you feel responsible for everything that happens in your business. But that doesn’t mean you should be doing every task yourself. It’s one of the quickest ways to slow your business growth. So...
How to stop stressing over your to-do list
Are you stressing over your to-do list? Our brains aren’t good at retaining a lot of information at any one time. That’s why to-do lists come in handy. They enable you to write everything you need to get done down, so you don’t have to worry about forgetting. But creating a to-do list isn’t...
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...