Posts by Caroline
The IPSE Freelancer Awards
Are you one of the UK’s 4.5 million self-employed people? Would you like to win £5,000 to help your business reach its potential? How about also winning business support, technologies,…
Read MoreNewbie VA Session
This was recorded back in Sept 2012 as part of our online conference “The Big Meet” – enjoy!
Read MoreAre You Ready For ‘UK Calling’ – Must Read If You Have A Non-Geographic Phone Number.
From 1st July 2015, the way calls are billed is changing, and unless your number is a standard landline (01, 02), an 03 number or a UK mobile (07) these…
Read MoreExclusive £300 Voucher Towards Training Qualification
Executive Secretary Magazine is giving away an exclusive discount towards specialist training for the ACEPA (The Advanced Certificate for the Executive Personal Assistant.) The even will run in London on…
Read MoreWant to balance work and motherhood? Here’s why it doesn’t add up…
I read this article in the Guardian recently. Essentially this mum was sidelined when she returned to work after having her child and feels that employers don’t value mothers. I…
Read MoreVA Conference and Awards 2015.
First closing date for entries into the VA Awards is 15th April – find out more.
Read MoreBook Competition: Work From Home – Judy Heminsley
If you are thinking of starting a business from home, there’s an element of risk… I vividly remember the first day in my new business trying to set up the…
Read MoreFSB Report into Home Working
The Federation of Small Business recently launched a big study into home working in Scotland… obviously more relevant to those north of the border, but nevertheless an interesting read when…
Read MoreSociety of Virtual Assistants: February 2015 Newsletter
Hi there, Just to give you a little heads up – I’m officially on maternity leave but will be working 1 day/month with my Keeping In Touch days, so all…
Read MoreDealing with a difficult colleague
Unfortunately, we all have to deal with difficult people at work at one point or another. Learning how to deal with a co-worker who tests your patience will provide valuable lessons that take your professional and personal life to the next level. You will acquire the skills to cope with challenging situations and demanding people, which will, over time, allow you to simply brush it off and rise above.
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