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What is a Virtual Assistant and why should I hire one?
A Virtual Assistant (or Virtual PA) is an assistant who works remotely. Sounds simple enough? That’s because it is! VA’s work as independent contractors assisting with administrative, business development, and more frequently, social media and marketing tasks.
How to make the most of your VA
A good virtual assistant (VA) is worth their weight in gold. They are not just there to organise your diary and do the odd task here and there, they are talented individuals, usually with a variety of marketable skills. In this blog we’ll explore how to make the most of your VA because the right person will have a positive impact on your business.
Why an intelligent virtual assistant (IVA) will never take the place of a human virtual assistant (clever VA)
Intelligent virtual assistants (IVAs) are everywhere - in fact you may already have one in your home in the form of Alexa, Siri, Cortana or Google Assistant. They certainly have their uses, but we think it’ll be a long time before an IVA will truly take the place of an intelligent human virtual assistant (VA).
VA myth busting
Virtual Assistants (VAs) are a relatively new phenomenon as they have only been around since the introduction of the internet. As it's such a new profession, only those who work as a VA or with a VA understand the full potential of the role.
Top five ways to tell when outsourcing PA duties makes sense
We can all do with a bit of extra help from time to time, but most of us simply power through on our own. What you should be doing is asking yourself, ‘Does this make good business sense?’
How a VA can help you grow your business
A Virtual Assistant (VA) is someone who could make a huge difference to your business. You pay them only for the work they do, which makes them a cost-effective addition to your team.
Virtual Assistants - your questions answered
If you’re thinking about hiring a Virtual Assistant (VA) or becoming one, you’re bound to have a lot of questions. We’re always happy to answer any of your questions, but we thought it’d be helpful to look at some of the most common ones we get asked to give you a better idea of what is involved.
Five key skills of a great Virtual Assistant
A great Virtual Assistant (VA) is worth their weight in gold. It’s good to know there’s always someone you can rely on to help you out whenever you need them to. To give you a better idea of how they can help you, we take a look at five key skills of a great VA.
Do you want to free up your time? Hire a Virtual Assistant
Whether you’re running a department in an established business or running your own company, you’ve never got enough time. The good news is that by hiring a Virtual Assistant (VA), you can have someone on hand at any time you need them!
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