The Virtual Assistant Blog
Helping business owners run a successful business
The social media marketing assistance guide to TikTok for small businesses
For overstretched small businesses, understanding the power of social media marketing assistance can transform your reach and engagement. With platforms like TikTok growing at an unprecedented rate, small enterprises have a golden opportunity to expand their horizons....
Small business and startup social media strategies
Social media has become an important part of online marketing in the past few years. It is a useful marketing tool for small businesses and startups because the cost of entry is very low and it can be quite effective. However you need a small business or startup...
The executive assistant virtual guide to great new business ideas
There are more people than ever who want to set up their own business. There are lots of reasons for this – from wanting more flexible working hours to needing to work after a pandemic-driven redundancy. Some people are re-training so that they can start up on their...
The virtual assistant company guide to the benefits of business coaching
It’s difficult to run a business by yourself. Who do you talk to? Who helps you plan for the long term? Who holds you to account? It can sometimes feel lonely, and a burden – and that’s not what you got into business for. That’s why many business owners bring in a...
The digital virtual assistant guide to automating your social media
One of the things that small businesses often worry about is how much time social media can take out of their day. Using social media channels is a key part of the marketing strategy and, done well, can result in a significant positive impact on sales. There is an...
Top virtual online assistant tips for starting your own business
Thinking of starting your own business? It’s a fantastic opportunity to do something you love, fill a gap in the market and take control of your own working life. It can be hard work, but incredibly rewarding, and if you start off on the right foot, you could be...
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...
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....
The virtual assistance outsourcing guide to setting up a limited company
Many new business owners choose to set up a limited company rather than as a sole trader or a partnership. There are several advantages to being a limited company, including being able to keep your personal finances separate from business finances. Our virtual...
What is a limited partnership, and how can a business virtual assistant help?
Some new businesses choose to set up as a limited partnership. This is a legal entity where partners – either limited partners or general partners – are formally involved in the new enterprise. In simple terms, limited partners are usually investors only, and general...
GDPR Fact vs Fiction: A Virtual Assistant Guide
Now that the GDPR has been implemented and the 25th May deadline has passed, you’ll have noticed a lot less chatter about it online and in your inbox. But it’s more than likely that you are still working on fully understanding what it means for you and your business....