What tasks can I outsource to a Virtual Assistant?
The most common question I get after "What is a Virtual Assistant?" is "What tasks can I outsource to a Virtual Assistant?". The short answer is "well pretty much everything" and the long answer...
My Top 10 Tips to Detox your Inbox
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...
My Top Tips for an organised Happy ‘New Year’!
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...
Why I decided to hire my own Virtual Personal Assistant
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...
My 5 Top Tools for my Virtual Assistant Business
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...
Why it’s important to keep learning
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...
My 12 Day Charity Challenge
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...
What does a Virtual Assistant wear to work?
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...
How well do you know your website?
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...
Why you should write a blog
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...