Business Basics

  • How to create an effective business system

    Business operating procedures are relevant irrespective of whether you are a Virtual Assistant who runs a solo VA business, a Virtual Assistant who is looking to take a team of associates or you find yourself as a Lead VA providing an OBM type role to their clients.

    CONTINUE READING

  • Give yourself the gift of space over the festive period

    As we’re now midway through December, I think it’s safe to say, we’re officially into the festive period. For many, the children have broken up from school, it’s the opportunity to buy gifts for, and spend time with, loved ones. We want to show our love and appreciation for the people who are closest to us, by giving them the gifts they most want or need.

    CONTINUE READING

  • Switch off with a digital detox – updated for 2021

    Switch off with a digital detox – social media addiction is a real worry for many, regardless of age or job status.
    The average person checks their phone 200 times a day, whilst an astonishing 73% of Brits admit – they can’t last a day without checking their phone or computer. (In the 60 minutes I lost mine I think I thought of my phone every 30 seconds!)
    With technology making everything so instant and accessible, we can find ourselves living our lives constantly switched on, plugged in and generally on the go.

    CONTINUE READING

  • 19 Self-confidence tips for Virtual Assistants

    This blog is a slightly different format to normal, but is as a result of conversations I have been having with new Virtual Assistants (and experienced ones) about their own self confidence.

    So today, I share with you 19 self-confidence tips to try.

    CONTINUE READING