The mindset of a VA business owner
When it comes to successfully running your Virtual Assistant (VA) business, being an awesome Virtual Assistant isn’t enough. A VA [...]
10 things to consider before becoming a VA
Starting your own VA business and becoming a VA may currently be a dream for you, but you can easily [...]
How to go from a PA to a VA
Are you currently a PA, dreaming of having your own VA business? Maybe you’re an Admin Professional, who craves having [...]
J’adore rapport – working with a new manager
Congratulations you got the job, you’ve worked your notice, you have bought a few outfits, and now you are sitting [...]
Great Apps for Assistants
Like a lot of us these days I am glued to my iPhone. I'm lost without it (sometimes I am [...]
Gatekeeping: what does it actually mean?
I recently googled Gatekeeping: what does it mean? According to Wikipedia the word ‘gatekeeper’ is a person that controls access [...]
Serviced Apartments – pros and cons
A few years ago I was working for a company that employed a large number of consultants, all of whom [...]
Travel Itineraries
Well-organised travel itineraries are an essential service that assistants can provide for their managers. Think about all the different bits [...]
Minimising Interruptions
In my first blog post I posted a question, how difficult will it be to stick to a routine that will [...]
Routine Procedure – Friday
The last day of my productivity challenge! Friday 0810 – I’m on the early train into work today as there [...]