An increasing number of businesses – particularly small businesses – are choosing to hire remote worker staff rather than permanent employees. There are some significant benefits to be gained, both operationally and financially – read on to see if your business could...
The Virtual Assistant Blog

How can virtual personal assistant companies support your business?
Ever wondered how a virtual personal assistant can help you? Ever wondered what a virtual assistant is? As many successful small businesses already know, virtual personal assistant companies can help you with a wide range of business admin and strategy tasks, leaving...
How outsourcing to virtual assistants can help you make the most of the quiet months
For many self-employed people, the winter months can be quiet. A combination of the festive holidays and clients tightening their belts before the new year means there might be more down-time in your business than usual. Instead of worrying about how to fill your...
How to manage virtual assistants and outsourcing services
Like all valuable resources, virtual assistants and outsourcing providers make the most difference to your life when you use them wisely. Right from the start of the relationship, work together with your outsourced help to make sure the right tasks are allocated out,...
How to scale up a successful team with a remote virtual assistant
For many businesses, an office-based team just isn’t necessary. It costs a lot of money and means the business often misses out on the best people for the job. Flexible businesses that build successful teams often include the use of a remote virtual assistant as well...
Virtual outsourcing – considerations and benefits for small business
In this digital age, virtual outsourcing has become the go-to strategy used by companies who want to grow fast and efficiently. Think about it. You get a highly skilled member of staff without having to pay for holidays, Dr's appointments, sick leave, benefits or...
Is YOUR virtual assistant ready for GDPR?
You’ve probably had your fair share of GDPR emails by now, from companies wanting to keep you on their mailing lists, or trying to sell consultancy or GDPR information packs. But in terms of your business practicality, are you confident that the people supporting your...
Head in the sand? Six really poor excuses for not hiring virtual assistants
We understand that small business owners are nervous. That they don’t have lots of money. That they are passionate about what they do and feel they need to retain control over every part of the day-to-day running of their company. But getting some simple help – like...