You set up on your own to have the lifestyle you want – no more 9-5 for you. Instead, you are working 14-hour days and never taking any holiday. That can’t be good and it’s not sustainable. It’s OK to ask for help as a business owner. Read on to find out how using a […]

When you operate as a sole trader, there comes a point when you must consider whether you want to take on employees so you can grow your business and increase your capacity. But there are a few reasons why I don’t want to become a virtual assistant agency. Enjoying the work I love admin. Many […]

Spring is a time for new beginnings - and what better way to start the season than by giving your business a good clear-out? In this blog post, you'll get 15 suggestions to help you spring clean your business. This includes tidying up your emails, removing old documents, identifying unused software, and much more! Follow […]

With the ongoing uncertainty around the spread of COVID, more people once again find themselves in a working-from-home situation. Here are 10 long-term work from home tips to make your environment and daily schedule as comfortable and productive as possible. Work from home tips to give you work-life balance There are many things you could […]

Happy holidays! The holidays are nearly here and December can be a pretty stressful time for small business owners, so here are 24 quick admin tips to help you get organised in the run up to the end of the year 24 quick admin tips to help you stay on top Planning/Mindset Holiday closure times […]

As the end of the year is now only 6 weeks away, it’s vital that you spend some time business planning for 2022, but before you do that, what about 2021? By spending some time reflecting on what happened this year, you can make better decisions for 2022. Reflecting is helpful When you take some […]

What are the tasks and responsibilities of a Virtual Assistant on a daily basis? What does a day in the life of a VA really look like? First thing in the morning Every day, the first task I undertake is to check through all email accounts, both my own and those that I administer on […]

When I chat to potential clients about how I can help them, I’m sometimes asked for my top tips for time management. After all, we can always use more time.   It’s easy to waste time on doing the wrong tasks that fail to move your business forward, leaving you struggling to get everything done […]

Sometimes when I meet new people and they find out what I do, they ask ‘What are the reasons to hire a virtual assistant?’ I could tell you in my own words, but I thought it might be better to have one of my clients explain the difference I make to her life. Background My […]

We all want to do more with less – it’s human nature, so here are 26 productivity tips and tricks to help you get focused on the right things and stay focused long enough to produce excellent work. Productivity Tips and Tricks you can implement today. Set the right attitude. Start your workday with a […]