Virtual Assistants and Law Firms
We are in the midst of a technological revolution and suddenly everyone has access to the newest and latest technology. School children have smart phones with more computing power than the computers that put the first rocket on the moon. Despite this abundance of new technology there is still a lack of acceptance by some […]
VA Conference and Awards 2015.

First closing date for entries into the VA Awards is 15th April – find out more.
Dealing 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.
Last Posting Dates for Christmas!

A good one to remind your clients of – and a sneaky way of also telling them when you will be working over Christmas and New Year too! Last posting dates: 2nd class – Thursday 18th December, 1st class – Saturday 20th December 2014 Happy Holidays!
Top tips for Outsourcing: be prepared for extra admin time

Clients and VAs often complain to us about the quality of outsourcer there is out there… Here at SVA we want to promote best practice so that it reflects well on the whole industry, so we put together some tips on how to outsource your work safely.
Top tips for Outsourcing: Don’t micromanage

Clients and VAs often complain to us about the quality of outsourcer there is out there… Here at SVA we want to promote best practice so that it reflects well on the whole industry, so we put together some tips on how to outsource your work safely.
Top tips for Outsourcing: Tell your clients

Clients and VAs often complain to us about the quality of outsourcer there is out there… Here at SVA we want to promote best practice so that it reflects well on the whole industry, so we put together some tips on how to outsource your work safely.
Top tips for Outsourcing: Outsourcing Your Own Tasks

Clients and VAs often complain to us about the quality of outsourcer there is out there… Here at SVA we want to promote best practice so that it reflects well on the whole industry, so we put together some tips on how to outsource your work safely.
Top tips for Outsourcing: Sort your systems

Clients and VAs often complain to us about the quality of outsourcer there is out there… Here at SVA we want to promote best practice so that it reflects well on the whole industry, so we put together some tips on how to outsource your work safely.
Berni’s Alternatives to Meetings for Virtual Assistants

Berni Jones runs First4Admin and has written the No Nonsense Women’s Guide To Business. As VAs we often get asked to go to meetings when in reality the alternatives are often more effective and save your clients lots of money… Berni has done a cracking round up of the alternatives here: