Time Management
Is networking killing your virtual assistant business?
A few weeks back I had an interesting conversation with a fellow new mum virtual assistant. She was complaining about how tough it was to get childcare so she could go to networking meetings – thus creating a vicious cycle of not having enough money to be able to get out there and get some…
Read MoreSometimes I Work In My PJs
Disclaimer: This blog post was written at an undisclosed moment in time, no animals were harmed during this experiment, except for some fried eggs. These things sometimes happen – Sunday night and I pop out for a quick drink with an old friend and somehow it’s suddenly 11pm, last orders, and we are merrily rolling…
Read MoreThe pros and cons of working from home
Helen C discusses her pros and cons of home-working. A must read if you’re thinking of starting a new work-from home business.
Read MoreHow to sell a client
This gem comes from Phillippa Goodwin of Essential PA – one for all the MultiVA businesses or simply for someone looking to outsource work on a permanent basis. How to “sell” a virtual assistant client
Read MoreLego business…
I watched my 3 year old playing Lego today and realised it’s really very similar to running a business – first you need an idea, you need the building blocks as basics, and you need to execute the plan. My husband has huge creativity – they attempt to build airplanes and bridges and stations with…
Read MoreFlexible working for mums – here’s the deal:
I had an amazing amount of emails about my article on flexible working and motherhood – I get a few emails or tweets for blog posts usually but this has been unprecedented. Admittedly some were denouncing me as a traitor to my own sex, I don’t really care – I was telling the truth. But…
Read MoreLean In – book giveaway
If 2015 is your year for blossoming into a confident business woman, this book is a great first step. Written by Sheryl Sandberg of Facebook fame, it examines why women aren’t succeeding in business when they are getting better marks than their male counterparts at school and university. For VAs, I think it also poses…
Read MoreBook Competition: The E Myth
Time and again this is the book I recommend to aspiring business owners – not only because it is a good basis for a solid business, but also because it’s telling people they need to systemise and outsource – and that’s what using a VA is all about! Not that we’re the best at taking…
Read MoreSale Now On!
We’re having a sale… Get your SVA Goodies at a very discounted price until end of February. We even flung in some juicy extras. There’s a few here even I had forgotten about – time to stock up on your reading!
Read MoreWhy Every Work At Home Mum Needs To Delegate, And The Main Reason Most Don’t
Most mums, especially work at home mums, spend much of their lives trying to “fit it all in”. Our To-Do list is endless and there always seems to be a long list of tasks to complete, which incredibly, never seems to get any smaller. It can be hard knowing which tasks to tackle first. And…
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