Being a Virtual Personal Assistant means I have tons, and I mean tons of inboxes to manage. I could never stay on top of them all if I didn't follow a structured approach and had a regular detox. It would completely stress me out if...
Happy New Year! Don't worry you've not just woken up from a 4-month sleep, it's still September but for many of us working parents it certainly feels like New Year but without the hangover! I've often thought of September as a time for new beginnings with...
The PA Portal is now just over a year old and since it's launch I've been running at pretty much full capacity, with my first clients' onboarding on day 1! The last 12 months have been amazing and even more successful than I could have...
I never find it hard to rattle these off. For me, these Top 5 tools make a difference every day. They save me time, cost me nothing and allow me to work as efficiently as possible. Simple, free and effective. 1. Toggl - Time tracker tool Toggl...
Oh, my gosh, January is all go go go and I've realised I haven't written a blog this year! What have I been up to and what is keeping The PA Portal so busy? Well, on top of my committed client work, I am taking...
When I set up my Virtual Assistant business I knew I'd have the flexibility to work when and where I wanted. With that freedom, I also really hoped I'd be able to find a bit time to give something back. I'm pleased to say I...
Well for me the answer is anything and everything! So far this week (and it's only Wednesday) I've completed work for my clients wearing jeans, pyjamas, a dress, gym gear, and even a hard hat with hi-vis! Don't get me started on all the different footwear! Prior...
First impressions count. Your website is your shop window. You wouldn’t even consider crossing the threshold of a cluttered, mis-matched and messy shop, so if your website resembles one of these less than desirable establishments, you might just need some help! Your website is living and...
I’m quite new to this whole blogging thing, but it hasn't taken me long to learn the real reasons why blogging is so important as a business owner. I'd like to share some of those reasons with you now. Connecting with your Customers The starting point...
I don’t know about you but I think I am spending way too much time on social media at the moment, and I think my husband would agree! Of course, it’s important for me to keep on top of everything for my business, researching my...
