Tag: #businesssupport
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Running your business with Virtual Assistant know-how
The pandemic and the predictions of recession has small business owners worried about the future. Working remotely is a new model for many; and this has it’s challenges and complications. Did you have days where you just don’t get to everything you need to before Covid 19 put businesses at risk? Are you feeling overwhelmed…
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Evernote Business versus Freedcamp: How do they help you be more productive?
At first glance it may some strange that a virtual assistant (VA) is looking to make use of a project management tool. The term virtual assistant is often misunderstood as only fulfilling an admin role within an organization or only taking the role and responsibilities of a personal assistant, but this is a very shortsighted…
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The positive effect of spending time outdoors
The Coronavirus pandemic is forcing us into isolation and cabin fever is already a problem for many. If you can safely engage in outdoors activities, there are so many benefits. There are so many fun things to do, even if you cannot use a public facility. Research shows that there are both physical and…
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5 Books you have to read in 2020
5 Must Reads to prepare you for the year ahead Welcome to 2020. And welcome to the year that I start to pick up a book and read again! How about you? Did you know that thoughts are nutrition for the brain? So it would make sense to feed your thoughts with only the most…
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Is it already time to refill the empty cup?
I know that start of the year always reignites everyone’s motivation for what we want to do and achieve in life and in our respective careers or business. We form these goals and objectives in our minds, we verbalise them to our family and friends and we hit the road running full steam ahead but…
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What to Expect When Working with a Virtual Assistant
What to Expect When Working with a Virtual Assistant A Virtual Assistant (VA) is a person who works remotely – she can sit in an office down the street or across the world. Working with a VA is very different from having an employee sitting in your office. Most Virtual Assistants work for more than…
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How a Virtual Assistant can help you prevent burnout in your business
How a Virtual Assistant can help you prevent burnout in your business We’ve heard countless times about business owners reaching burnout. Why do you think it happens so often? It’s because they’re trying to do everything themselves. You know the saying about if you want it done… Yeah that one. That’s why. Sadly in some…
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5 Top Tips for All Your No-Fuss Black Friday Shopping
5 Top Tips for All Your No-Fuss Black Friday Shopping It’s already November, and the ads for the annual Black Friday 2019 specials are displayed everywhere! This day in the annual calendar marks spending of epic proportions and usually kicks off the holiday shopping season even in South Africa. Never one for shopping in malls…
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Why Heritage Day Is Important To The South African Nation
Why Heritage Day Is Important To The South African Nation Heritage Day or Braai Day as it has colloquially become known, is celebrated on the 24th of September. South Africans are encouraged to celebrate their cultural traditions and beliefs and the rich diversity that makes us proudly South African. The day was declared a…
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A carefully planned road trip can lead to success
A carefully planned road trip can lead to success My journey as a Virtual Assistant has not been an uneventful road-trip without any potholes or road blocks. When I started my journey as a Virtual Assistant, it was a means to an end. A way of making money after having my job of 24…
