Archive for the ‘VA’ Category

New Year planning with a Virtual Assistant

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: [...]

How simple systems can make a big difference

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 [...]

#VASG – What’s that all about?

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 [...]

Who answers your calls?

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 [...]

Christmas Planning with a Virtual Assistant

I know Halloween has only just passed but now is the time to start planning business activities over Christmas. There are a number of things that you could leave in the hands of a Virtual Assistant, ensuring that you can maximise sales, or your time, at one of the busiest buying times of the year. [...]