The Virtual Assistant Blog
Helping business owners run a successful business
23 e-commerce tasks to outsource to virtual administration services
Starting up an e-commerce business? Or diversifying to e-commerce to give your business a new income stream? If so, you’re probably going to need some support to help with everyday tasks so that you can concentrate on strategy and making the business work. We’ve...
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...
Developing a productive working relationship with your virtual assistant
Finding a virtual assistant to help you with your everyday business tasks is one thing. Developing a good working relationship is another. The very nature of remote support means that both you and your virtual assistant need to make sure the relationship gets off to a...
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...
Small business sales management – How to develop a strategy
In order to make your business work, you have to sell something. You have to sell it at a profit and you have to sell a certain amount of it. You might have more than one thing to sell, and you might have a range of prices, offers and channels. But you still need to...
Practical ways a virtual assistant can help you get the best deal
Dealing with suppliers can be one of the most stressful parts of running a business. Deciding which business to go with, working out all the details and making sure you’re getting the best deal for your company can take up a lot of your time – so read on to find out...
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...
Powerpoint presentation ideas: How to create engaging slides
No matter who your audience is, there's nothing worse for them, or you, than a terrible PowerPoint presentation. Whilst presentation slides should support, rather than replace, the narration of the speaker, they still need to engage the audience. We work on a lot of...
Using a virtual assistant: Fact vs. Fiction
There are a lot of myths surrounding businesses using a virtual assistant. Aren’t they too expensive? Wouldn’t it be easier to have someone in the office? What do they actually do? Here, we give you some facts so you can see for yourself how an investment in a VA...
Stressed about your business? How virtual assistant outsourcing can help.
Starting your own business is an act of courage. We know – we’ve done it ourselves. It is both exciting and daunting at the same time, and it can cause a huge amount of stress. When you start your business, you are responsible for absolutely everything, from bringing...