You've made that step and decided you need to hire a Virtual Assistant. You've put some feelers out and have been inundated with replies. So how do you decide which is the best VA for you and your business? Apart from the legal checks and due...
7 months ago I shared a post on LinkedIn asking if business awards are a vanity metric or just a really good way to promote, market and celebrate your business? It received a lot of engagement so this is obviously a popular topic, although a little...
It is always a good idea to evaluate your business, where you are, where you have come from and to sense check that your clients are happy. I encourage an open and trusting relationship with all my clients. That way we both know that if something...
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...
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...
