You might think the answer to this question is straight yes but it's more complicated than that. Whilst there are of course many, and well-documented benefits to working flexibly from home - it takes a particular kind of person to thrive in this workplace environment. Ok,...
It’s fair to say that you either love or hate social media. Personally, I am a huge fan. However, social media can be a real ‘time suck’ and for those starting out, it is a little daunting too. In this blog I will share some of...
As a small business owner, you may soon be looking to expand your team and grow your business. Your business is your baby, so it’s critical to your success that you hire someone who will nurture your business as much as you do. You don't need...
As the New Year beckons, I wanted to reflect on what a successful year it has been for my business and take this opportunity to thank my lovely clients. It has involved a lot of hard work, but I have had phenomenal business growth and my...
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...
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...
