The Virtual Assistant Blog
Helping business owners run a successful business
How to prepare and manage invoices
The more professional your invoices are, the more likely they are to get paid on time. That’s nothing to do with how ‘good’ they look; it’s to do with giving your client the information they need to put your invoice through their systems and make payment to you....
Essentials of event planning – how a virtual assistant can help
There are many ways to promote a business including online marketing, television advertising, print advertisement and radio spots. One very effective method that is often overlooked though is running an event. Events are a fantastic way to showcase new products,...
What are the benefits of outsourced bookkeeping services?
If your business is in need of basic bookkeeping services, you are faced with two choices. You can hire a new staff member to perform the work or have your bookkeeping services outsourced. While hiring an employee might be worthwhile if you have 40 hours of...
CRM and small business: a guide to best practice
Gathering customer data and knowing how to use it is one of the ways to business success – no matter what size you are. Why is it so important? Because the better you understand your customers, the more likely you are to be able to sell to them. That’s why we’ve put...
Top ten email marketing tips – emails that deliver results
Email marketing is one of the best ways to reach your customers. It’s quick, free and measurable. But you have to do it well to get the response you want – and that’s where lots of businesses hit a brick wall. Here are our top ten email marketing tips to give your...
Have you got what it takes? 14 Surprising characteristics of entrepreneurs
The benefits of becoming an entrepreneur are numerous. They include more creative freedom at work, significant financial opportunities and the ability to be your own boss. It is no wonder that so many people are interested in choosing this path. But how do you know if...
How to set up a CRM system for small business success
A good CRM system for small business use can bring huge benefits to your business – simplifying tasks and keeping you ahead of the game. In order to achieve that success, you need to make sure that the system is properly set up for your needs – and here’s our quick...
10 Tips for audience engagement and driving traffic with email newsletters
If you have decided to promote your business through newsletters there are a number of things to think about to make them successful in turning your subscription list into brand advocates or even better, qualified leads. You need to build engagement with your...
Don’t Panic! The virtual assistant guide to GDPR consent
here are a lot of rumours flying around the business community about the requirements of GDPR in terms of getting the consent of individuals to using their data. In fact, as the virtual assistant team at Oneresource has been going through the legislation and preparing...
Is YOUR virtual assistant ready for GDPR?
You’ve probably had your fair share of GDPR emails by now, from companies wanting to keep you on their mailing lists, or trying to sell consultancy or GDPR information packs. But in terms of your business practicality, are you confident that the people supporting your...
Move your business forwards, create a smart to-do list
‘To-do lists’ help many people to remember the things that need to be done. However they can quickly become counter-productive, when crossing tasks off becomes more important than the outcome of completing the task itself! To-do lists often force us to focus on what...