Archive for the ‘Virtual Assistants’ Category

3 reasons why you need a Virtual Assistant

If you’ve read the posts on this site, particularly the featured one entitled “What is a Virtual Assistant?“  then you may be considering adding one to your business.  Here are my top 3 reasons for having a Virtual Assistant or VA. 1. Time: Time is one of our most precious commodities; it slips through our [...]

Virtual Assistants rocked my weekend!

Over the weekend, after months of perfect planning by Carmen MacDougall and her fabulous team of VAs, no fewer than 90 Virtual Assistants gathered for the 4th Annual VA Conference & Awards. It was my first VA Conference and it rocked my world!  I have never been in a room where there was so much [...]

A day in the life …

Ever wondered what a Virtual Assistant does and the sort of tasks they can undertake?  I’ve written about a typical day for me in my business.  I have a handful of daily clients and some others who are ad-hoc with their requirements and requests. 9.00am    Check the Call Team list for the whereabouts of [...]

How a Virtual Assistant can help with Recruitment

Recruitment of staff can be very time consuming, particularly with the new employment legislation. Involving a Virtual Assistant from the start can free up valuable time. A VA can draft the advert, place it in suitable media and newspapers, ensure a job description and any application forms are sent out, they can also liaise with [...]