Working With A Virtual Assistant
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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 technology has changed the way we work
There’s no doubt that technology has impacted greatly on our working patterns. Years ago we had to be office-based and working 9-5 each day, to work most effectively and productively. For many, this also meant being in face-to-face meetings for most of the day and...
5 Tasks Every Recruiter should outsource to a Virtual PA
As a recruiter or Executive Search Consultant you’ll know, the majority of your time needs to be spent on your billable hours. Yet, as explained in my recent blog post on that subject (It’s time to drop the admin and focus on billable hours) a lot of recruiters are...
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...
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...
5 Daily habits to improve your productivity
As an entrepreneur, NED or CEO, your life is constantly busy! With so much on your plate, it’s understandable that focus and productivity are key to getting everything done. But is working longer hours the only solution - or is there a better way to stay on track and...
How to pick the right Virtual PA for your business
Picking the right Virtual PA for your business isn’t a decision you should make lightly. However, it is a decision you need to make, if you’re currently looking for the right person to delegate tasks to. For many though, it’s a decision that is often delayed until it...
Feel the fear – how it benefits more than just you
Fear is something we all experience, at different stages of our working life. For me, being asked to host a workshop at a Women in Business Conference that’s coming up in May, has bought up those familiar feelings of fear. But in the spirit of essential business...