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
Growth mindset and the small business assistant
What makes a successful small business? Of course, it’s a combination of things, but one of the most surprising is attitude. Think success and you’re more likely to have success. That’s the essence of a growth mindset – not a buzzword, but a defined way of thinking –...
How can bookkeeping services improve your cash flow?
It’s all very well to be managing your cash, but improving your cash flow can bring considerable benefits to your business. Deciding to look at the way you currently manage your cash is a good start – and it makes sense to look into professional bookkeeping services...
How can a virtual assistant revolutionise your business?
One of the more common questions we encounter is how can a virtual assistant help if they're not even in the same building as me? And that’s a fair question. But a good VA has lots of experience helping business owners run their affairs remotely. In addition to this...
Work from home? Admin tips that make you look more professional
An increasing number of people are working from home, running their own business. A recent report estimated that nearly 14% of the UK workforce is home based – more than four million people – and that more would like the flexibility and control that homeworking...
How a Virtual Assistant can be your social media hero
Social media is now a vital sales and marketing channel. But it can take over your life and significantly reduce the amount of time you actually spend on your business. You’ll be amazed by how refreshing it is to have someone take the burden away from you – someone...
New Year small business planning tips for beginners and SMEs
Is your business ready to take on the New Year? As things slow down at Christmas, it’s the perfect opportunity to think about how you’re going to support and grow your business in the New Year. And it doesn’t have to be hard work – here are our top business planning...
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...
10 small business budget planning tips for the New Year
Good planning is vital to business success and, whether you are just starting out, or you’ve been established for a few years, taking control of managing and planning your finances means you’ll have far more control over your business’s performance and growth. And...
How to choose the best ecommerce platform for your small business
Increasingly, businesses are choosing to sell their products online. Some use online sales to support a bricks-and-mortar store; others sell via a dedicated website as well as other marketplaces, and some just want to drive sales through a single site. Whichever category you fall into, you’ll need an online shop to sell from. And deciding which system to use can be tricky – so here’s our guide to help you choose the best ecommerce platform for you.
Our cut-price guide to sourcing products and suppliers
Just as you might go bargain-hunting for holidays, home supplies and everyday services, you can shop smarter for your business. Sourcing products and suppliers who can help you keep your costs down is a worthwhile exercise – and there are savings to be had. Think like...
Social media strategy planning – our guide to success
Having a social media strategy plan is particularly helpful for small businesses, who don't have the resources to launch traditional (and extremely expensive) advertising campaigns. Advertising online has become an excellent and very simple way to reach a huge...