Tag: #vainsouthafrica
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Drowning in Administrative Paperwork?
Drowning in Administrative Paperwork? VAConnect Helps Startups Streamline Ops for Maximum Efficiency Section 1: The Administrative Tax on Founders Every founder knows the feeling. You started a company to build something meaningful, to solve problems, to create value. Instead, you find yourself at 11 PM reconciling invoices, formatting pitch decks, or chasing contractors for deliverables.…
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When it’s tough to be positive, filter out the negative
I wouldn’t call myself an optimist. You know one of those people that seem to have rays of sunshine follow them wherever they go. I however wouldn’t call myself a pessimist either, but I certainly can feel negative at times. Sometimes I get stuck in a perpetual cycle of negativity and guilt that is difficult…
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How to reduce stress in the workplace with one simple exercise
STRESS, wow this is a word that can be easily thrown around in almost every workplace, anywhere in the world. What if I told you that you could reduce this by almost 70% with just one little thing? Sound too good to be true? What if I told you that you could do it, by…
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Fast Your Way to the Future
For years, I have never been a true believer of fasting. The thought of not eating for 3 days or more is a concept- that I thought to believe –was only for monks up on the hills in Tibet. Why fast when there are so many people starving in the first place? Well, years later,…
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Driving Value – is it time to hire a Sales VA?
There is an old saying that 80% of your sales revenue come from 20% of your clients. Also, another, not so great statistic, is that 80% of the work in your business is done by 20% of your staff. These statistics bring to light two of the main complaints of any business looking to add…
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Hygge and why we all need it
We are living in a very stressful time in the world while trying to protect our health as well as continue our day to day living and continue with business as usual. As business owners and employees, we are often too busy to take time out for our own wellbeing and more often than not…
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Make a budget to follow your dream
You might not think so, but budgeting is one of the most creative things that you can do. Closing your eyes and making a wish is the way we humans dream. Having a thought, making a plan and working the plan, makes our dreams or thoughts come true! Budgeting is putting that thought on…
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How to Manage Production Remotely: Tips and Tricks
“Working remotely” is the new buzzword nowadays. It’s a new concept for many businesses to have their staff working from home. But virtual assistants have been doing this for many years. I have been a virtual production manager for the past ….. years. I have been asking myself the last couple of months “How is…
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5 good reasons why a Virtual Assistant is exactly what your business needs
Virtual assistants are fast becoming the new norm in many industries. A virtual assistant is a location independent service provider who can provide a myriad of different services to your company from a remote location. Virtual assistant work has grown to include many different positions that can be utilized to ensure that your company runs…
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Why customer support problems are the best sales opportunity ever
Customers with a complaint can turn into your most loyal advocates. They will probably become repeat buyers and will generate more sales for you than you can measure. How can I say that? People remember a good experience Any customer interaction is a chance to upsell A customer support issue is an opportunity to stay…
