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 [...]
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 [...]
One of the key aspects to a great working relationship with a Virtual Assistant is delegation. You want to be able to hand over and piece of work or project and trust that it will be carried out as you need it, in a timely manner and to a great standard. A VA can do [...]
School half-term holidays are fast looming and maybe you are thinking of taking a break? Who will be handling your calls? Call Team is a new service, set up by Virtual Assistant, Lyndsey McKendry of Diamond Secretarial. The service is staffed byLyndsey and other VA’s meaning that, during office hours, calls for each other or [...]
I’ve often read in magazines or in money saving tips, that working from home as a virtual assistant is a good way to earn income, particularly if you are at home with the kids. It’s often portrayed as being really simple; “all you need is a computer, phone and broadband connection” is how I’ve seen [...]
