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
Creating digital surveys – a virtual market research assistant guide
All businesses should be collecting insights that help them to refine their offerings and improve their services. The easiest and quickest way to do this is through a well-designed digital survey. Whether you manage this yourself or use a market research assistant to...
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...
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...
Making the most out of your Virtual Assistant resources
It’s clear that hiring ‘virtual professionals’ to help with key business tasks can help you to save time and money. And, like all outsourcing – and all work processes – there are efficient and inefficient ways of working. In order to make the most of your virtual...
How positive responses on social media can help business succeed
Social media channels are now one of the most important ways for businesses to connect with their customers. Whether you’re using paid ads to drive business to your website, or you are building up an organic following – or both – it’s important that you know how to...
5 Sales appointment setting tips for entrepreneurs and small business owners
Obtaining an appointment with a sales prospect can be challenging. The prospect is often very busy and they may not be interested in scheduling an appointment when first approached. However, there are a number of appointment setting tips which can increase your...
The best virtual assistant survival guide to Christmas
As we hurtle towards the festive period, here are our top tips not just for surviving Christmas, but for making sure it’s a positive period for your business – and for you, even in the uncertain times we find ourselves in! Based on our years of experience working for...
Why the best virtual assistants are Cyber Essentials certified
Thousands of SME businesses across the UK use remote assistants to help with a variety of tasks, from social media posts to bookkeeping and diary management. Most of these tasks are automated, and businesses give their assistants access to their accounting, CRM and...
Tips for better email marketing at Christmas
The run-up to Christmas is a key time in most marketing calendars, and with competition at its most fierce, you’ll need to make sure that your communications hit the mark. So, while there’s still time, take a look at our tips for better email marketing, and have a...
The virtual business service guide to writing an effective business plan
A business plan is essential for all businesses of all sizes. It sets out a range of critical information, including financial projections, leadership team experience, competitor analysis and market information. Businesses use this document to raise money, to devise...
7 Virtual Assistant services to help you over the Christmas period
Christmas - a time to celebrate and rejoice. But for the busy entrepreneur it can be a lot more stressful than it should. Getting everything wrapped up in time for the holidays can really pile on the pressure as you juggle not only a shorter working month, but also a...