Opportunities – Are we afraid of them?
I’m SO excited to be on my way to London, to the 2015 office* exhibition at Olympia. Last year I attended as winner of the North VA of the year, and this year I’m honoured to have been asked to speak on the panel at the BeMyVA Breakfast tomorrow morning. I’m also...
Why Networking Is Good For Your Soul, Not Just for Your Business
As I was preparing for last month’s NWVA conference, I thought a lot about what I wanted the attendees to get out of the event and articulated my thoughts in a blog post looking at why attending conferences is important for your business. One of the key points was the...
You can do THAT? Seven surprising tasks you can outsource to a Virtual Assistant
Many business owners have a vague understanding that a VA could take on basic tasks that would save them time, but it’s not just basic administration and book-keeping that can be outsourced: a great VA can work wonders in many complex areas, working with you to grow...
NW VA Conference 2015..What a success !
With the NW VA Conference two weeks behind us, I’ve had some time to relax and come back down to earth, where I’ve enjoyed basking in the wonderful feedback it received. But I’ve also had a chance to take stock: to reflect on the event itself, analysing and reviewing...
Why it’s important to Attend a Conference: the benefits to you and your business
It can be hard, amidst the often hectic day-to-day challenges of running a business, to justify the time and expense required to attend a conference. But by being selective, doing your research and finding the right event for you, it’s possible to spend an enormously...
10% discount on ticket price for the Northwest VA Conference!
With only a few weeks to go until the Northwest VA Conference we are giving you one last chance to get your ticket!! If you are a VA in the Northwest you have to be there! In the short video below I give you my top 3 'takeaways' from attending conferences over the...
Social Media on the Move
Is it easy to stay connected on the move? If you don’t already outsource your social media, or you do utilize the services of a VA but still like to contribute, social media marketing can get hectic. Whether you’re promoting your blog, showcasing your products...
Don’t take anything for granted
Especially WiFi ! As I wrote this, I was sat in Sunny Spain practising being an International VA, on the top of a mountain, in a house that is powered by a generator (NO mains electric) with a Spanish engineer installing radio-wave internet, which I'm sure will be...
Social Media Marketing : how getting your profile right will AID your business
Are you getting the right message out? Social media represents a growing, evolving, and increasingly powerful marketing tool which is transforming the way business is carried out. For small businesses, knowing how to capitalise on this is crucial. But success doesn’t...
I won! North of England VA of the Year 2014
It Feels Great…But Winning Isn’t Everything… Last week I finally took possession of the fabulous ‘North of England VA of the Year’ award that I won at the recent VA Conference and Awards in Sunderland. It feels nice: smooth, substantial and solid in my hands, and it...
Success: Is it just for the Big Boys?
We don't think so! When it comes to big brands, there’s no shortage of publicity about how successful they are and the awards they have won: TV adverts provide an enormous megaphone for Goliaths like Aldi and Which? to showcase their achievements. But awards aren’t...
Young Enterprise : The future is bright……
The future is Business ! I recently volunteered to help judge the South Manchester and Salford Regional Finals of the Young Enterprise of the Year awards and was absolutely thrilled to witness the potential of some of our future business owners. The process involved...
