Tag: Personal Assistant
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Use these Best Practices to Succeed at a Live Networking Event
Use these Best Practices to Succeed at a Live Networking Event Effective networking leads to new relationships, business prospects, reputation building and career advancement. Most people feel anxious when they have to meet new people. These best practices will help you to let go of anxiety and become a successful networker: Speak to at Least…
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Virtual Assistants – the new best thing for Executive Assistants!
Virtual Assistants – the new best thing for Executive Assistants! I am writing this blog to you, the Executive Assistant, to let you know you are not alone. I was also an Executive Assistant and I know exactly how your day goes. Every day you face stress, a heavy workload, not much leave, working late…
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6 Effective Ways to Stop Procrastinating
6 Effective Ways to Stop Procrastinating We have all fallen prey to procrastination. Sometimes we wake up in the morning with so much enthusiasm, but end up losing it when we realise the amount of work that we have to do. According to Forbes, the top 5 reasons for procrastination are: You don’t really want…
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Knowing When to say No to a Client
Knowing when to say no to a client The thought of saying no to potential business can be a frightening one; however, if you are going to have any success in your business, you will have to learn when to say no. There are a vast number of reasons for rejecting potential business. In this…
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5 Great Tips on How to Achieve Work-life Balance
5 Great Tips on How to Achieve Work-life Balance Are you struggling with managing all the demands of your day? Dashing from one project to the next to get everything done before close of business then only to rush home to take care of the family? Well, you are not alone! And thanks to amazing…
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5 Quick tips to manage a successful workspace
5 Quick tips to manage a successful workspace It’s quite easy to talk about implementing systems and procedures to make sure that your office runs smoothly. However, only you will really understand your workflow and the exact resources you’ll need to run your office optimally. I want to share some tips that I know will…
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7 Effective questions to sign up the best clients
7 Effective questions to sign up the best clients To run an effective VA business you need to understand your service offering, have confidence to deliver these services and know who your target market is. Asking effective questions can eliminate alot of hassle and misunderstandings. It will also ensure that you are matched with the…
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5 Great Life Hacks for Successful People
5 Great Life Hacks for Successful People Lori Greiner Victoria Beckham Donald Trump These are highly successful people and a lot has been written about their daily habits. Successful people follow the same successful route, sticking to daily routines that keep their minds, bodies and businesses in shape. If you want to be successful in…
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3 Mistakes to Avoid When Working With a Virtual Assistant
3 Mistakes to Avoid When Working With a Virtual Assistant Like many entrepreneurs, I was introduced to the concept of working with a virtual assistant, or VA, by Tim Ferriss’ The 4-Hour Workweek. He extolled the benefits of outsourcing repetitive work (or tasks you aren’t good at or don’t enjoy) so you can focus on your most valuable…
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3 Awesome Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Virtual Assistant
3 Awesome Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Virtual Assistant When you’re just starting your company, you never have enough time on your hands and you spread yourself thin trying to cope with tasks you are not quite equipped to do. When used correctly, virtual assistants may be the answer you’ve been looking…
