5 ways to get clients as a Virtual Assistant So you’ve done it. You’ve taken the plunge and finally become your own boss. But now it’s time for the million pound question… where on earth do you find clients? It can be massively overwhelming finding those first few clients and getting them on the books.…
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10 essential skills every Virtual Assistant needs to master Being a Virtual Assistant isn’t for everyone. You might not need any particular qualifications or experience, but it does take a particular set of skills. It’s about mastering the art of balancing multiple tasks, seamlessly supporting clients, and consistently delivering results. So what skills do you…
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I have closed my VA membership, let me explain why… I started The VA Mentor Programme in 2018 and have helped many women start and grow their own businesses during that time. This is something I am very proud of. The membership evolved from the main programme and was opened to all VAs in…
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How to take time out of your business and switch off as a Virtual Assistant Christmas might be a magical time of year, but it can also be incredibly stressful. Trips to see Santa, endless Christmas shopping and visits from loved ones keep you busy enough, and that’s before you even think about your work.…
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How to become your own boss as a Virtual Assistant in 2024 Is 2024 finally the year you take the plunge and become your own boss? You might have been thinking about the idea for a while, or maybe you have recently discovered the term ‘Virtual Assistant’ and you’re wondering if it’s the right choice…
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5 tools every Virtual Assistant needs to use in their business Being a Virtual Assistant is a lot easier when you have the right tools for the job. It’s a career that requires you to be organised, multitask effectively and, even sometimes, be a jack-of-all-trades. This doesn’t mean you have to provide every service to…
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How to stay productive when working from home as a Virtual Assistant Productivity is important in any job, but working for yourself as a Virtual Assistant means its significance takes on a whole new level. Your success as a VA – and the income you generate – is directly tied to your productivity. You want…
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The 5 Warning Signs That You Need Stronger Boundaries as a Virtual Assistant It takes a lot of things to become a happy and successful Virtual Assistant but there’s one thing every VA needs. Boundaries! Although working for yourself offers incredible freedom and flexibility, being your own boss and working from home means it’s easy…
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5 Boundaries You Need to Have in Place as a Virtual Assistant Freedom, flexibility and autonomy are some of the biggest benefits to being a Virtual Assistant. However, without proper organisation and clear boundaries, these perks can lead to blurred lines between work and your personal life. Before you know it, you’re feeling overwhelmed, overworked…
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How to Balance Work and Home Life as a Virtual Assistant Being a Virtual Assistant means that the line between work and home life can often get blurred. You’re working from home, setting your own hours and working days and, in many cases, fitting in work around the kids or other commitments. It’s easy to…
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