The virtual assistant blog
For entrepreneurs and small business owners to help run a successful business
The virtual assistant blog
For entrepreneurs and small business owners to help run a successful business
The virtual assistant blog
For entrepreneurs and small business owners to help run a successful business
Find new customers – marketing business through social media
Some businesses have built their brands solely by using social media – and by understanding how to connect with existing and potential customers to drive new business to the door. Marketing business through social media is a great channel – as long as you know what...
Essentials of event planning – how a virtual assistant can help
There are many ways to promote a business including online marketing, television advertising, print advertisement and radio spots. One very effective method that is often overlooked though is running an event. Events are a fantastic way to showcase new products,...
What are the benefits of outsourced bookkeeping services?
If your business is in need of basic bookkeeping services, you are faced with two choices. You can hire a new staff member to perform the work or have your bookkeeping services outsourced. While hiring an employee might be worthwhile if you have 40 hours of...
Do you need business travel expense management services?
If you or your employees do a lot of business travel, you’ll know that it can be hard to keep on top of all that expense. Management services like bookkeeping help you to keep track of what you’re spending, allowing you to claim your costs wherever appropriate and...
CRM and small business: a guide to best practice
Gathering customer data and knowing how to use it is one of the ways to business success – no matter what size you are. Why is it so important? Because the better you understand your customers, the more likely you are to be able to sell to them. That’s why we’ve put...
Top ten email marketing tips – emails that deliver results
Email marketing is one of the best ways to reach your customers. It’s quick, free and measurable. But you have to do it well to get the response you want – and that’s where lots of businesses hit a brick wall. Here are our top ten email marketing tips to give your...
Small Businesses Expense Management – Top Ten Deductions
If you are a sole trader your tax bill can have a huge impact on your cash flow and the overall success of your business. So it makes sense to know what tax deductions you can claim – it’s all part of good small business expense management. Allowable tax deductions...
How to delegate work effectively to a virtual assistant
Learning how to delegate work effectively can be challenging, but the rewards of enhanced productivity and cost savings can be significant. Delegating also allows your business to focus on core objectives instead of non value added repetitive tasks. The biggest...
Have you got what it takes? 14 Surprising characteristics of entrepreneurs
The benefits of becoming an entrepreneur are numerous. They include more creative freedom at work, significant financial opportunities and the ability to be your own boss. It is no wonder that so many people are interested in choosing this path. But how do you know if...
How to handle your email management efficiently
Email is useful, but the pressure of managing and responding to emails can be overwhelming. Most business owners receive 40-60 emails every day which take time to deal with. The result can mean getting behind on projects or important objectives and working weekends...
Self-employed business expense management made easy
As someone who is self-employed, or a sole trader, you will need to submit an annual tax return to Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC). There are a number of expenses you can claim at this point, which offset your turnover and can help to reduce your tax bill....