Start Up VAs
Lego 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…
Read MoreSmall is beautiful!
Inspired by this article: http://www.vapromag.co.uk/5-reasons-why-its-ok-to-keep-your-va-business-small/ I thought I’d share a couple of my own insights into why small is beautiful when it comes to VA businesses…
Read MoreUnderstanding the VA Mindset – for clients…
Guest blogger Rachel Brett explains the difference between hiring a VA and hiring an employee. There are really few things that really annoy me as a Virtual Assistant, but those…
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…
Read MoreNewbie VA Session
This was recorded back in Sept 2012 as part of our online conference “The Big Meet” – enjoy!
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 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 MoreSEO Magic
A VA asked me today how she could get more hits to her website, it had been up for several months and was averaging just a few hits a day……
Read MoreLast 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…
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