... Read on
Making Books Not Boring – Secrets to Efficient Bookkeeping
... Read on
Should you hire in-house admin support or a virtual assistant?
As the world continues to adapt post-COVID, more and more small-to-medium businesses are tapping into the gig economy for lightning-fast access to a myriad of skills, like a virtual assistant. None more prominently than the burgeoning VA space – a means to access support across everything from marketing to managing inboxes, automation to analytics reporting. But the big question is ... Read on
Draw Names LIVE At Random
Our favourite go-to solution for our VALN monthly draws! Wheel of Names stands out from the crowd not only because it’s free, but it allows you to fully customise the wheel with your own brand. Meaning, it's not only a practical tool for random selections but also a visually engaging one. Whether you're hosting a live competition draw or event or simply need a fair, random way to pick names, ... Read on
10 Helpful Tips for Working Remotely (and Staying Productive)
The New World Order is here, and knowing how to work remotely is right up there in it as the number one future of work mantra. For remote VAs, this is music to their ears – it’s something they’ve been doing well before COVID times, and with great success. So while we started to cover the topic in our eBook 0-10 Clients: Setting Up a Profitable & Fulfilling VA Business, we wanted to ... Read on
Your time is money: Why virtual assistant outsourcing is a great investment
If you’ve ever heard of Girl Math, you’ll be familiar with the many invented ways that people try to justify impulse spending. Like, for example, if you pay for something with cash – it’s free. If something is on sale, it’s actually profitable, and if you buy something in advance, by the time you need it, there’s technically no price tag to it anymore. While we love to have a giggle at those ... Read on
Minute Taking 101 for VAs
... Read on
Hiring a Virtual Assistant vs Staying In-house: How to Sell Yourself
As someone who offers remote support, we are sure that you know the wide-reaching benefits of hiring a virtual assistant – but it is very possible that the people you meet out and about do not. So, what is a VA at a networking event to do when pitching to someone who clearly needs them… but has only ever hired in-house? We’ve got the scoop. A combined 20 years in VA services has meant our ... Read on
How to define your virtual assistant’s roles and responsibilities
Long gone are the days where your average Australian virtual assistant is being left with only the basic admin work to do, and top tip: if you’re only using yours for this, trust us – you’re wasting their talents massively. Thousands of qualified workers from across all industries are turning to remote VA work in 2024, meaning that the spectrum of experience and talent businesses can ... Read on