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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.

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Are you ready to be the change?

After months of hard work and evolving ideas, we’re excited to announce the launch of our shiny, new website! As an expert team of Virtual Personal Assistants, we’ll be sharing our expertise and knowledge with current and prospective clients as well as new Virtual Assistants looking to make a career change.

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Remote working wellbeing challenges and how to overcome them

With remote working now a solid part of the ‘new normal’, we are all still adapting to this period of rapid change. Although there is now increased flexibility, which is what many of us have longed for, some may still be struggling with other commitments and feelings of increased isolation.

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Productivity vs Work-Life Balance

If there’s one thing this pandemic has taught us, it’s that remote working really works. Rather than being less productive, remote workers have proven to be more productive than their office counterparts – or even their former selves.

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Build relationships, not transactions

In a world where we are focused on earning money, and particularly so now that we are trying to navigate ourselves financially through a pandemic, it’s time to shift our focus. Too many businesses are failing to recognise the importance of the client/potential client relationship.

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WFH redefined: tips for living and working in the next normal

The concept of working from home wasn’t taken too seriously not so long ago. Many would imagine us sat at home in our pyjamas watching daytime television with our feet up, which as more and more of us have realised, is far from the truth (most days).

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The art of delegation

Delegation can be a tricky step to take but it’s absolutely essential if you want to adopt a healthy work/life balance and run a successful business.

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