Posted by on 22 Feb 2010 by
emily@emilyrobe.co.uk in
Tips,
VA,
Virtual Assistant
I haven’t updated the blog for a couple of months due to some very sad family news. Whilst it’s not quite over, I am back and work and celebrating a couple of new clients. I’m also very grateful for the support of my existing clients and the enormous love and support shown to me by [...]
Posted by on 07 Dec 2009 by
emily@emilyrobe.co.uk in
Planning,
VA,
Virtual Assistant,
productivity
People are on the wind down to Christmas and many aren’t planning as far forward as the return to work in the New Year. Now is the ideal time to be looking ahead and getting a jump on their competitors. Here are my top tips for planning ahead and entering 2010 ahead of the game: [...]
Posted by on 10 Nov 2009 by
emily@emilyrobe.co.uk in
Planning,
Tips,
VA,
Virtual Assistant,
productivity
I’m not generally one to evangelise about particular software or products, however I was recently introduced to an online system that has really streamlined my business. Smartsheets are a fabulous way to track projects, share and collaborate, draw up task lists etc. I’ve started using mine with a couple of clients relating to the task [...]
Posted by on 03 Nov 2009 by
emily@emilyrobe.co.uk in
VA,
Virtual Assistant,
small business support
The VA industry is one of the most up and coming industries to be in at the moment. The recession, improvements in technology and the continued search of a work/life balance are pushing more and more people to explore alternative ways to work and giving many the impetus to start their own businesses. Isolation is [...]
Posted by on 21 Jul 2009 by
emily@emilyrobe.co.uk in
VA,
Virtual Assistant,
featured
Call handling is one of the most important aspects of business. If you aren’t answering your calls then there is a high probability that your competitor is. Whilst you are in your office, call handling isn’t a problem. However, when you are out visiting customers, on holiday, at weekends, you may switch to voicemail. Some [...]