Tag: VA
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How Being An ‘Accidental’ Virtual Assistant Changed My Life
How Being An ‘Accidental’ Virtual Assistant Changed My Life When I became a VA, didn’t even know what it was… Sounds a bit farfetched, right? I was working as a PA/EA for a business man in the big city and when I found work closer to home, I was asked to find a replacement. After…
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Being a Virtual Assistant and managing time
Being a Virtual Assistant and managing time There is a deadline looming and you are a VA working from home, yet you find yourself watering the plants, doing the laundry or just pottering around your home in general….. This can be the toughest part of working from home and it takes lots of discipline, planning…
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When is it the Best Time to Hire a Virtual Assistant?
When is it the Best Time to Hire a Virtual Assistant? When it comes to assistance, most business owners will delay it as long as they can. This is because of fear that an assistant cannot do the work as well as they can. Although that may be true, a growing business needs an extra…
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How to improve your client’s company from a VA’s perspective
How to improve your client’s company from a VA’s perspective What can a Virtual Assistant do for a business owner? Out of my experience with my client, I found that he was not implementing his own Terms and Conditions, resulting in a huge amount of outstanding debt from his clients taking liberties and using his…
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How hiring a Virtual Assistant can benefit your business
How hiring a Virtual Assistant can benefit your business Is running your business or department making you feel like you are drowning ? Hiring a Virtual Assistant is a simple solution and will allow you time to spend on managing the important aspects and tasks within your business while outsourcing many of the mundane time-consuming…
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The Complete Beginner’s Guide: How to STOP Running in Circles by Carrinna Buthelezi
The Complete Beginner’s Guide: How to STOP Running in Circles by Carrinna Buthelezi There are many different services or specialties that a Virtual Assistant can offer. While most Virtual Assistant work is clerical or administrative, there are other options that a Virtual Assistant’s role may also encompass: Social Media – being familiar with Twitter, Facebook,…
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4 Signs that Show You Need to Get Rid of Your Office Assistant
4 Signs that Show You Need to Get Rid of Your Office Assistant Entrepreneurs generally hire Office Assistants as one of their first employees. This is because as their business grows, they realise that they need someone to help with the workload. Office Assistants are a perfect choice because these employees can do it all.…
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5 Questions You Need to Ask Before You Delegate work
5 Questions You Need to Ask Before You Delegate work We’ve all heard the quote that if you want anything done, you’ve got to do it yourself. While it’s true that you are more than capable of getting things done by yourself, it may not be in your best interests. Studies show that business owners…
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5 Essential Ways to Getting Started As a Virtual Assistant
5 Essential Ways to Getting Started As a Virtual Assistant Being a Virtual Assistant can be a rewarding career for those who are looking for flexibility in their schedule. Due to rapid developments in technology, entrepreneurs and organizations are now searching for services online. Working as a Virtual Assistant does not only entail administration services;…
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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…
