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Why I Became a VA
I thought I would make my blog a little light hearted and hopefully a little inspirational for some. I would like to share with you my story and how I came to being a Virtual Assistant. 14 years ago, I was happily employed as a full-time Paraplanner in the Financial...
7 Questions You Should Ask When Interviewing a Potential Virtual Assistant
With many people now running their businesses from home, hiring a Virtual Assistant is something that is becoming more and more popular. A Virtual Assistant can be used a little or as much as you want, so you don’t have to give us a minimum number of hours and then...
Do You Hire an Employee or Virtual Assistant?
Are you at a point in your business where you would like some admin assistance but don’t know where to start? Are you worried about having to train someone and feel that it would be faster if you just did it yourself? Maybe you are trying to decide whether you have...
5 Tips to Effectively Juggle Family and Business
Do you have a family and you are trying to run a business as well? Well, I know as much as you do about how hard that struggle can be sometimes. Some of us may have gone into business to allow flexibility around our family but then found that your business can be even...
What is a VA and How it Works for me?
You might be surprised to know what there are many people who don’t know what a VA. I must admit though in recent years with more and more people working from home this is a little more widely known but there are still some that are not sure. Many people think a VA is...
Physiotherapists in Solo Business
Are you a physiotherapist who works on your own? What happens when you are treating a client and the phone rings? After speaking with many physiotherapists, this is probably one of the hardest things to juggle when you are on your own. You want to provide your...