The Virtual Assistant Blog
Helping business owners run a successful business
The outsourced office admin guide to building a bullet-proof business
According to startups.co.uk, around 20% of new businesses fail in their first year. Small businesses have had to weather a number of storms in the past, including the pandemic, exiting the EU and managing increased prices, but with a bit of planning, resilience and a...
Email marketing – how to improve your email deliverability
Lots of businesses use emails as a direct marketing tool. But it can be frustrating when emails are blocked, rejected, go into spam boxes or never reach the intended target. There are ways to improve the deliverability of your email marketing, so that you can reach...
Virtual Assistant service tips: What to do before a networking event
Thinking about networking for the first time? Or perhaps you’re not getting as much out of your networking as you thought you would? There are ways to make sure you are both comfortable and productive as a regular networker - and that route to success starts before...
7 reasons outsourced sales support services can boost your pipeline
Your sales pipeline is a valuable business tool – it helps you to capture attention, maintain interests, and make more sales. But it can be hard to build and maintain an effective sales pipeline – that’s where professional help like outsourced sales support services...
Virtual employee outsourcing – when does it benefit SMEs?
Outsourcing or virtual assistance can help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) grow their business. However, it can sometimes be difficult to know when the benefits of virtual employee outsourcing outweigh the additional cost. Here are some tips to help you decide...
7 ways to simplify your social media management and get results
Social media is now a part of most business communications strategies. Businesses of all sizes recognise that social media channels are where their customers are hanging out, talking to each other and looking for products or services (even if they don’t know they’re...
Does your business need a Virtual Assistant? Small business greatness in 5 easy steps
Getting a business off the ground is always hard work and success is never guaranteed. However, by focusing yourself and your team on delivering these five core ideas, you can give your business the best chance to thrive. Once you are up and running, it’s easier to...
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...
Business benefits to hiring a remote worker
An increasing number of businesses – particularly small businesses – are choosing to hire remote worker staff rather than permanent employees. There are some significant benefits to be gained, both operationally and financially – read on to see if your business could...
How can virtual personal assistant companies support your business?
 Ever wondered how a virtual personal assistant can help you? Ever wondered what a virtual assistant is? As many successful small businesses already know, virtual personal assistant companies can help you with a wide range of business admin and strategy tasks, leaving...
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...