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UK lockdown leads to spike in cyber insurance uptake
Figures collected by insurance broker PolicyBee show a large increase in sales of cyber insurance since the UK went into lockdown in March 2020. Data analysis by PolicyBee shows that cyber insurance sales increased by over 75% after lockdown was put in place in comparison to the number of policies sold in the first quarter…
Read MoreTo Do Lists – Working Session notes on Procrastination
We were delighted to have Sharon Stephen, thepersonaldevelopmentcoach.co.uk, who specialises in working with women entrepreneurs in the creative industries on Friday to help with our procrastination and list planning session. As I explained, the background to this was a post we shared which had a phenomenal response on our Facebook group, the Map of Procrastination…
Read MoreBooking travel as a virtual assistant
If you book travel for clients, there are a few issues which you need to be aware of. It straddles a variety of different areas, and our advice at SVA is either: Use a specialist travel agent who is able to do the bookings for you. Just do the research and send the client the…
Read MoreTop tips for Working from home – from the UK’s VAs
Download our NHS work from home guide We have compiled our top tips for people – especially NHS workers – who are working from home for the first time. Click Here Top tips from real virtual assistants: “Having run virtual teams for the last 15 years, the tech is the easiest part to get right…
Read MoreSocial Media Ideas for VAs
Stuck for social media ideas? We’ve created a social media cheat sheet for VAs because we know you guys struggle with blank pages! Hundreds of posts you can download and use in your business. Filter them for your biz. Adapt them. Add pictures and videos. Schedule them! What’s on SVA’s social media cheatsheet? So what’s…
Read MoreSVA Logo and how to display it!
A timely reminder from Monica of UR Virtual Assistant Services has reminded me I need to give you download instructions for our SVA logos. SVA is free to join and has a “Community Member” badge which you can display on your website linking back to our site. To download this, right click “SAVE AS” and…
Read MoreTop 5 things VA Clients need to know!
Insider tricks for getting the best out of your virtual assistant 5 things VA clients need to know: We’ve seen those insider tips from Cabin Crew and Dentists… Little tips and tricks to make sure you get the very best service. Virtual Assistants are no different, there are a few small things you can do…
Read More5 Work From Home Hacks That Will Boost Productivity
The work-from-home workforce is growing year after year. And considering that 91% of employees say they feel more productive when they work remotely, there’s good reason to believe that trend will continue. As businesses adjust to investing in remote employees, they’ll create more opportunities for virtual assistants. Of course, working from home does not come…
Read MoreHow to Write a Great Virtual Assistant LinkedIn Profile
IntroductionThe quality of your LinkedIn profile can present a thin line of whether you land the job of your dreams or miss out on golden opportunities. To get the most out of your virtual assistant career and stay open to new, amazing job positions, it’s important that your LinkedIn profile is on fleek. According to…
Read More9 Collaboration Tools for Virtual Assistants
The virtual assistant industry has its ups and downs. Obviously, you have flexible hours, the autonomy of work, and no daily commute. However, collaborative work can be a struggle. Virtual assistants predominately work in solidarity, and the work assigned can very often be completed alone. That being said, communicating with teammates and bosses plays a…
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