The Virtual Assistant Blog
Helping business owners 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...
Which is best for your business? Virtual assistants vs temps, employees, freelancers and agencies
Resourcing can be one of the trickiest things for businesses to get right. Hiring permanent employees is expensive; picking unknown freelancers is risky. But with some research, an understanding of what will work best for your business, and a strategic plan, you don’t...
The right time to ask for email marketing help
Email marketing is a great way to reach your customers, and it’s effective too. Well-written emails that give some value to the reader help to outline your expertise and credibility, and act as a trackable marketing channel. Organising, writing and managing this type...
Master Delegation: Top Ways to Find a Virtual Assistant
It can be tricky to know how to find a virtual assistant that’s right for your business and your needs. This article sets out all the different types of virtual assistant services, alongside the most common tasks that businesses outsource. It’s the perfect starting point for the next step in being a more organised, more time-efficient business owner.
What to consider in your event management checklist
A good event rewards customers, impresses potential clients and boosts your reputation. Properly planned and executed, it can be the perfect way to connect with all your most important contacts in a single hit. So it's really important that you get things right, and...
What Is bookkeeping? Why is it vital for business success?
Many small business owners are not financial experts. In our experience, when we talk to people about supporting business tasks such as bookkeeping, we're often asked 'what is bookkeeping?'. Bookkeeping can be daunting for small business owners, largely because they...
5 key marketing strategies for your e commerce business
Online retail – or ecommerce – business is a highly competitive sector. When it works, it can give you a fantastic income stream and allow you to expand your business into new areas. Getting to that point means having a focused mindset, plenty of support, and a really...
Improve your profile social media wise – tips to make you stand out online
You may not think you have need of a social media platform, however with the growing popularity of social media, it is something that all businesses need to consider, and there is a platform appropriate for every business. Social media profiles are valuable shop...
Eliminate time wasters and watch your small business grow
One of the most common issues that small business owners face is the problem of time management. Owners often end up carrying out time-consuming tasks that could easily be managed elsewhere, or spending too long on jobs that, with the right tools, could take half the...
How virtual office support can help veterinarian practices
Running a veterinary practice is a 24/7 job – and you need to be available to work with your clients, not stuck under mountains of paperwork and admin. Using virtual office support is not only cost-effective; it helps your business to run smoothly and keeps your...
Advice for starting a small business before quitting the day job
Dreaming of going it alone? Starting a business that puts you in control and lets you be the entrepreneur you’ve always wanted to be? It’s a scary prospect and that’s one of the reasons that many new businesses start up whilst their owners are still in full-time...