Stop waiting for 13 O’clock, your time is NOW!
I know that inspiration is to be found in the most unlikely of places, but I was still surprised, over the summer holidays, that it came rushing at me in the form of an old episode of LA Ink, the reality show set in a Californian tattoo parlour. And no, it wasn’t that...
Does your brand reflect your personality? It’s time to let your true colours shine through
I blogged recently about how communicating what we, as VAs, actually DO is a challenge that we must face and overcome if we are to do justice to the miraculous package of services, qualifications, ingenuity, creativity, expertise and artistry that each of us is. And...
NWVA Conference 2016 and the Art of Delegating
A few weeks on and I’ve had time to really absorb – and reflect on – all the elements of last month’s NW VA Conference. The feedback on the day and since the event has been fantastic, with attendees reporting that they felt welcomed, supported, inspired, motivated...
Virtual PAs: Which camp do you pitch your tent in?
When I started out as a VA, I was, of course, determined to be not just a good VA, but an outstanding one. Like you, I had the pre-requisite skills for the job, I was: Organised Punctual Reliable Trustworthy Technically skilled Personable Motivated I was excited about...
Important VA Etiquette when working with a Client
For most of us, being a VA is a dream come true: liberated from perplexing office politics and the daily commute, we get to be our own boss, work the hours we choose, AND pad around in socks all day. There is, indeed, a lot to love about working for yourself. BUT, to...
Important Etiquette when working with a VA
If you’re overwhelmed with your workload or need more time to focus on what you love and what you do best, a virtual assistant can be worth their weight in gold. We can save you time, save you money, grow your business, dig you out of a hole and take enormous weights...
The bigger the dream the bigger the team! Even in small business!
You may have ventured into the world of self-employment as a sole-trader, but you may realise very quickly you just can’t do it all! If success is a part of the plan, then even the smallest small business will need a team of employees and/or independent contractors. I...
Setting Sail on The High Seas – The Thrills and The PANE of the VA Journey
Exactly four years ago this week, I set sail on the wonderful adventure of running my own business as a VA. It’s been a thrilling journey, although I can’t say it’s all been plain sailing: sometimes I’ve felt completely all at sea, at others like I’m walking the...
Blue Monday: did you SURVIVE the baloney?
As we head into the last few days of January, I wanted to make sure that you’ve all coped with the most miserable month of the year – the month which contains what the mainstream media have, in recent years, taken to calling Blue Monday. Blue Monday, cited as the 3rd...
Disconnect from the tech and connect with your kids this Christmas!
Have you heard the EE Christmas advert promoting their new Wi-Fi for the car? Allow your passengers to stream their favourite shows from the backseat, it suggests, and you’ve solved the problem of kids being bored, making car journeys much more fun for everyone. Or...
Do you REALLY not have the confidence, or are you just uncomfortable?
“Whether you think you can, or you think you can't......you're right.” ― Henry Ford I’ve been thinking a lot recently about how many of us become conditioned, through fear, to think about ourselves in a certain way and to build “stories” about ourselves which simply...
Do you get a buzz from your work?
It's that time of year again when we hear "How fast has this year gone???" I think we're all prone to saying that at some point but it honestly has gone fast ! It made me realize that it has been nearly 4 years since I started my business and I still feel like I'm...
