In today’s ever-evolving business landscape, small businesses are constantly in pursuit of strategies that enhance operational efficiency and productivity. One key decision they often face is choosing between a virtual assistant and traditional employees.
We know that for some, the idea of hiring a virtual assistant can be daunting and scary. I mean, where do they come from, how can you trust them, and is your information secure? All of these questions and more can really provide a barrier to entering into getting the support that can literally be […]
Congratulations! Now that your business is growing and thriving, you might need some delegating tips in order for you to scale. But first, let’s talk about why letting go and learning how to delegate tasks is an important skill for entrepreneurs. In a budding business, the business owner often wears all the hats, especially those […]
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas which means it’s the perfect time to set into motion your Christmas marketing ideas and kick off your holiday campaign into high gear! During the holidays, people seem to be in a more festive mood and are therefore more willing to open their wallets. This is great […]
Project management tools can help individuals or teams organise and keep track of projects and tasks related to that project. The tools are usually project management software that you can use for free or purchase online. Usually, simple projects only require pen and paper and a simple checklist. However, if you are keeping track of […]
Remote work myths should have been disproven by now. Afterall, we live in an era when approximately 52% of employed adults worldwide work from home. Yet myths still persist despite being mostly unfounded and hilariously tainted by Google images of casually dressed people lounging in bed and working on their laptops. On the contrary, there […]
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 […]
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 […]
Richard Branson famously says, “There are no quick wins in business – it takes years to become an overnight success.” I was reminded of this quote recently as I heard yet another potential client voice hopes that hiring a Virtual Assistant would be the solve all, quick fix that they’d been searching for! Yes, that’s […]
It seems that more and more Australian companies are either hiring a virtual assistant (VA) or sending their business processes abroad. IT entrepreneur Scott Linden Jones said thousands of Australian roles were outsourced to the Philippines and the trend is likely to continue in the coming years. Linden added that the Philippines is not the […]