Remote working, a remote team and more than a remote chance it’ll be fine. I wrote this post originally back at the end of 2018. Now, in the summer of 2020, remote working is still a necessity for many, and we’ve seen a shift in remote working that is here to stay. It’s nothing new,…
Are you thinking of setting yourself up as a VA? Having been approached a few times by aspiring VAs, I thought it was about time to share a few tips and pointers and things I’ve learnt along the way. Honestly, my business is not yet where I want it to be, but that is mostly…
The short answer to this is yes. A VA can help with your social media. Many VAs chose to specialise in this area, and it’s an in-demand service for many small businesses or independent creatives who are busy juggling many balls in the air and wearing many hats. Can I help with your social media? The answer to this is also yes. BUT,…
Being busy doesn’t necessarily mean you’re being productive. As freelancers or small business owners, we work flexibly, so that it fits in with our lives, but it can be hard to get all the work done. You’re busy, I get it. Aren’t we all? So busy. Our heads swimming with what needs to get done.…
The shift in remote work We didn’t even call it Remote Working back then Way back when sometime when I took my first steps to freelancing and I was beginning to work from home, it felt like a bit of a dirty word. I had to justify it or play it down when I talked about it. When…
Working with… Alice Hollis of More Than Words® In this series, I’m going to take a close look at some of the work I do for individual clients. First up is Alice Hollis. Alice is a B2B copywriter for tech and IT industries. She is a freelancer herself and operates her business under her personal brand ‘More…
When is the right time? Are you trying to do all the things, all the time? If you’ve decided that you’ve reached that point and could really do with a little help, but you’re not sure how and when, then a freelance virtual assistant could be just the thing. We provide support like a virtual…
You’re original, in your own way Magpies, mimics, memories and inspiration We’ve seen it all before. *Yawn* On social media, it’s the same old images and captions and there are so many articles online that are basically saying the same thing again and again. Are you even a virtual assistant if you haven’t written a…
Finding time to find a time How to simplify appointment making using an online scheduling tool By its title, this post probably should be more profound than it is. Sorry, but this isn’t a post about searching for time or making time for things, although that does come into a bit. Instead, it’s a post…
You have a website, now what? How a virtual assistant can help you with website content updates on WordPress What business doesn’t have a website these days? Customers expect to find information online easily, so maintaining an online presence is imperative. You have a website, now what? A common misconception is that once a website…