Working With A Virtual Assistant
Pitfalls &
Problems
Best
Practices
Why you shouldn’t be afraid to outsource
Few companies can get by, doing everything alone and many business owners are looking for ways to grow their business further. One way you can do this is to outsource tasks and projects to PAs, but it can also be a little scary, especially if you’ve not done it...
Google’s G Suite: tips to help make diary management easy
Google’s G Suite is a suite of cloud-based productivity, collaboration and computing tools, designed to give you everything you need in one package. For most CEOs, NEDs, Directors etc, G Suite is a perfect solution for your needs - as it helps you not only manage your...
Are you staying ahead of changes to the working landscape?
If there’s one thing COVID-19 has taught the business world, it’s that many businesses are having to adapt their working practices to fit in with the new working landscape. No one knows how long these remote home working conditions will be enforced, whilst others are...
I used to have a PA in my last job (and why you need a PA now)!
This lament is something we often hear from new clients, now in Non-Executive Director roles. Traditionally, they’ve previously worked in a role that required either a dedicated PA or one they shared with other Directors and team members. It was understandable as to...
How to survive the summer as a parent & business owner
Summer as a parent and business owner can be tough. Not only do you have the usual juggling act of parenting and work to contend with, you also have to keep the children entertained during the holiday. Regardless of whether you’re a first-time parent, raising...
Caterina Kostoula
Executive Coach I loved working with Sandy and her philosophy to find proactive assistants that know how to problem-solve. I had worked with another agency in the past and my experience was not positive. My assistant used to add me with stress rather than relieve me....
The benefits of Virtual PAs tracking out their time
One question I’m frequently asked by potential new clients is Why do Virtual PAs track out time? If you’ve not worked with a Virtual PA before, you may feel that you should just be able to give them a list of jobs and they’re just completed - you’re just informed when...
Tom O’Sullivan
Chief Executive Officer From the outset, there was calm, clarity and a structure that enabled me to untangle some of my thoughts and get tasks into manageable bites - and then for some of those tasks to be taken off my plate, was really wonderful.
Surprising lessons & big realisations of working remotely
Working remotely is an incredibly desirable option for many employees. The ability to work from home gives them the freedom to pick and choose their working hours, whilst the money saved from not having to endure the daily commute, makes it a lucrative option. But...
3 Reasons your time management is broken (and how to fix it)
We all know the common symptoms of bad time management - being late for meetings, juggling too many plates, stress, always rushing. However, if you’re currently struggling with bad time management, it can be difficult trying to ascertain why you’re finding it so hard...