Virtual Assistants – The Myths Debunked I’ve written lot’s about VA’s; how they can save you money, and how to work effectively with a VA, how to know if you’re ready, what questions to ask before hiring a VA and more. However, I thought it was about time to debunk some of those myths about…
Why I refuse to be part of the Clubhouse Pied Piper effect What is Clubhouse? It’s a voice-only social media platform that’s set to be ‘the next big thing’ as far as all things social media go. The best way to sum it up is as a live podcast, but you can actually raise your…
5 Business Trends for 2021 One of the best things about being a business owner is things are forever changing. Keeping up with the latest trends keeps things fresh and makes sure you’re adaptable. Here’s the top five to be keeping an eye on for 2021: Automation If you’re not already using automation in…
Two Truths and a Lie: The Life of a VA I was talking with another VA recently about a Network even she was going to (Virtually, obviously). She needed to prepare two truths and a lie. The idea being everyone stood up, told their tales, and everyone had to guess which was the lie. She…
How a VA can save you money Start by looking at it as an investment – and what return you can get from that investment. Yes, hiring a VA has costs with it (as much as I’d love to work for free, alas, sadly I also have bills to pay); however, you should look…
3 Top Tips for Working with a VA Effectively So, you’ve thought about working with a VA, but you’re not really where to start, or if it’s quite right for you? Here are my top three tips for working out effectively, what and how you can delegate to a VA: #1 Make the…
If you haven’t outsourced before or are looking into hiring your first Virtual Assistant, you may be wondering how it all works. As Virtual Assistants can help you with so many different tasks, it’s understandable that you’d be confused over how they charge! I mean, do Virtual Assistants charge per hour or per project, and…
Cost is one of the top reasons why business owners wonder if they can afford to hire a Virtual Assistant. And that’s perfectly understandable. If you’re used to working alone and only worrying about paying yourself, there’s no doubt been times where you haven’t paid yourself or kept your wages low, to help the business…
Does location matter when hiring a Virtual Assistant? It’s a common query asked by many a business owner, but it’s also an understandable question. With virtual working becoming more commonplace, especially since COVID; business owners want to ensure they’re getting the best Virtual Assistant for them. So, does it matter where your Virtual Assistant is…
There comes a time in your entrepreneurial journey when you’re ready to expand. Due to the high costs and commitment levels involved with taking on inhouse staff, many online business owners are opting for the more cost-effective route of outsourcing to a Virtual Assistant. This is an incredibly smart decision. Not only do you…