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
4 affordable ideas for business event planners
Events help you to connect with your customers. You might want to launch a new product, deliver some business advice, or gather people together to network and celebrate a milestone – whatever the aim, you’ll need some great ideas for your event planners to get their...
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...
Christmas season marketing tips for small businesses
It’s pretty close to the big event, and there are still Christmas season marketing opportunities if you know how to make the most of them. Whilst it’s true that brands start planning their Christmas campaigns almost as soon as they’re into the New Year, there are some...
To do list organiser – how business owners can manage their day
The more organised you are, the more productive you’ll be. And with no shortages of ways to help – from handy to do list organiser apps to a diary organiser virtual assistant, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t be at your most efficient. Preparation is key Taking...
How to approach a new business name search
There’s a mountain of things to consider when you start a new business, and one of them is a new business name. Search experts, branding consultants, marketers and strategists all know that a poorly chosen name can spell disaster for your business – but take the time...
Digital marketing content development and management
‘Digital marketing’ seems like a bit of a buzzword and many smaller business owners aren’t quite sure what it covers. In fact, digital marketing is one of the best and most important ways to reach your customers. Done properly, this type of marketing content...
What’s the best digital transcription option for an entrepreneur?
Digital transcription allows you to dictate your thoughts, plans, letters, meeting notes, interviews and more. You dictate into a portable device and then either save the audio file or transcribe it for sending on to others. It’s a brilliant time-saving innovation for...
Product sourcing – how to negotiate lower prices
Why should you pay full price for the supplies you use in your business? In our personal lives, we’re always looking for discounts, offers and special deals – so why not apply the same principles to your business? By doing a bit of well-researched product sourcing and...
How to manage calls – business phone answering tips for SMEs
Getting a small business off the ground is hard, but arguably it gets tougher when you have to keep all the plates spinning by yourself. When you have orders to process, products or services to create and market, and an online presence to manage it can be easy to...
Employee versus virtual assistant employment – what’s the true cost?
Attracting the right staff can be a minefield and with recruitment agencies charging anywhere between 15 and 25% of your new employee’s salary it can be costly also. This is only the tip of the iceberg though as losing your carefully selected candidate in the medium...
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...