Learn about the key differences between VAs and OBMs, and get closer to finding out which option is right for you. We'll look at costs, timings, responsibilities, and more.
If you've been playing around with the idea of hiring a VA for a while now, but you keep holding back, maybe it's because you're not quite sure what you'd be looking for? We've listed the top 6 qualities we think every VA should have. Which ones would you prioritise?
When you hire a virtual assistant, you're investing in your business. And just like any other investment, it's wise to do all that you can to ensure a strong return. These are our best tips for how you can work well with a VA.
Hiring a virtual assistant for the first time is a big step, and we’re sure you’ll have plenty of questions if it’s something you’re considering. This post aims to answer them all in one place, so you can come away from it feeling informed about everything that’s...
Now spring is finally here, your thoughts are likely to be firmly placed on plans for the next 90-days. Now is a great time to think about developing your knowledge and skills and the personal development you will commit to in the next few months. Listening to...
The New Year is here and we are already well into January. Christmas decorations have long been taken down, the last chocolates have been eaten, and all that’s left from the holidays are the extra inches on our waistlines. We started January full of good...
If you earn an income on a self-employed basis in the UK, each year you will need to complete the dreaded Self-Assessment Tax Return. A record 9.57million people filed their return digitally last year and the deadline for submitting your 2016-17 return is looming...
It’s that time of year again! Everywhere you go, there are Christmas decorations, seasonal songs, and festive advertising. If you are really eager, some of you may already have put your Christmas tree up (no judgement here!). But, while many employees are looking...
So What is Your Year in PR all about? In a weeks' time, I'll be attending Your Year in PR with Janet Murray. If you haven't heard of Janet Murray before, then shame on you! Janet is the UK's leading PR expert and through her online community, #soulfulprhour twitter...
Without a doubt, email remains the most popular method of business communication with over 269 billion emails being sent per day. It’s a great way to quickly and regularly connect with clients and colleagues. However, with the average person receiving 121 business...
A story I wanted to share as I hit six months in business This time last year… life was very different. I was in a corporate job juggling a full-time role by compressing my hours in to four days. My daughter was 3 years old and my fantastic boss of 9 years had not...
Whether it is half term, Easter, Summer or Christmas… school holidays can be a time of stress and military precision planning for small business owners! If you are a solo-entrepreneur and parent of school-age children, it might not always be practical or possible...