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It’s the most wonderful time of the year – and the perfect time for business to capitalise on a well executed holiday campaign. Historically speaking, the highest sales spikes occur around the Christmas season. In this pandemic era however, a shift in consumer behaviour is evident. A lot of people are turning to online purchases […]
There’s no doubt that a virtual assistant can give your business added value. With the sheer amount of work business owners accomplish by themselves everyday, the support of a virtual assistant could indeed prove to be extremely valuable. But what is a virtual assistant? A virtual assistant or VA is an independent contractor who works […]
What’s it like to be a freelancer and virtual assistant in this day and age? The global pandemic has caused countries to lockdown and impose self-quarantine over its citizens. Due to this, most people are unable to go to the office. Thankfully, you don’t have to be at the office to do work. There are […]
90% of businesses are leveraging social media to increase their visibility and communicate their branding to their customers. Social media management is another way for businesses of all sizes to connect with their customers, create leads, and boost sales. However, creating a social media strategy is a job that requires extra special attention and a […]
As a business owner, you’re likely to be the one wearing all the hats. That’s perfectly fine when you’re bootstrapping operations or just starting out. However, as your business begins to scale, you might find yourself spending the best part of the day doing repetitive tasks just to keep the business running. You should know […]
In order to achieve your business goals, you have to hire the right people to do the right tasks. Notice the emphasis on the word right? That’s because business owners, especially those who own microbusinesses, can easily be caught up in the dilemma of trying to do the job of one team. While business owners […]
These are unprecedented times and no matter where we are in the world, we find ourselves in the same boat. That is, fighting a global pandemic that has the workforce retreating to the safety of their homes in some form of self-isolation. The challenge now, for organisations and businesses, is how to keep their teams […]
Starting a new business is both exhilarating and scary, but it is also one of the most rewarding things you can do.Whether you’re an entrepreneur already or working towards it, nothing should prevent you from going after your dreams of running your own business.Anyone who thinks starting a business is easy is kidding themselves! It’s […]
Virtual assistants (VAs) are the most in-demand workers for businesses nowadays. Employers are looking for a right-hand to delegate tasks to while they take their business to the next level or just simply have some time to unwind and enjoy life stress free. Here are the top 10 questions that people ask me before they […]
Let’s get into this. Today I want to talk to you about the “12 Things that you need to ask yourself before hiring a virtual assistant” because it’s very easy to go off and say to yourself, “I just need help,” and go off and get a virtual assistant without actually exploring the reasons why […]
Whenever you embark on a new business venture it’s important to keep your expectations in check. It’s so easy to get carried away in the magic of a moment, believing that a new team member, a new project or a new partnership might be a life changing development for your business When anticipations are high […]
So the Christmas decorations have been packed away and we’ve all recovered from our New Year celebrations. Now the time has come to dust off our keyboards and meet 2017 head on! There are a number of areas in modern small businesses that, while crucial to growth, are often overlooked. There have been amazing leaps […]