Working With A Virtual Assistant
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How to forward plan for a successful Christmas downtime
The Christmas downtime is something many of us look forward to. It isn’t just about making time for the important people in our lives, it’s also about taking a break and giving ourselves time to switch off and wind down at the end of the year. Often though, we want to...
What bad time management is truly costing you
No matter who you are or what you do with each day, there’s a certain level of time management that’s needed, to manage your life. We all know that there are only ever 24 hours in each day. It’s impossible to change that, no matter how much effort, time or money you...
Are you guilty of these 7 poor time management traits?
Time management is a skill that will pay dividends forever. It’s one of those skills that, if you don’t master it, you’ll be paying for it personally and professionally. But so many people actually have poor time management! So, how are you at managing your time? Are...
The tools our team use every day & absolutely love
It can be difficult to work with clients and manage a team remotely. However, if you have the right tools in place, it turns it into something that’s easy and efficient - for all parties involved! Here are the top tools our team use on a daily basis, to ensure we’re...
10 Compelling Reasons to outsource to a Virtual PA
As a Chairman, Director, CEO or entrepreneur, a Virtual PA can really help you and your business become more efficient and organised. However, if you’re new to the role, you may wonder why you need a PA - let alone a Virtual one. Here’s my top ten compelling reasons...
Why overwhelm isn’t always down to poor planning
I’m sure we’ve all experienced overwhelm at one stage or another during our professional careers. That feeling of drowning under a mountain of work, with no easy way out nor an obvious way to move forward. For many, there’s the realisation that you’re working really...
The perils of micromanagement and how to overcome them
Micromanagement, in its basic form, is the need to complete tasks handed over to other members in your team. Some managers can argue that this is down to a desire to get a job completed well or a need to improve their teams performance. However in reality, it’s more...
The one simple thing you can do to improve your management skills
The world, your role and the foundations within it are continually evolving and changing. Each change brings about new challenges, challenges that need new solutions to be found. As a manager and leader, if you want to easily adapt to these new challenges and changes,...
How to manage the switch from inhouse PA to remote PA
Making the switch from inhouse PA to remote PA can seem a bit daunting at first. Initially, it’s the thought of removing the safety net of a consistent, paid position. This is soon followed by the realisation that you’ll be on your own. But that switchover doesn’t...
Benefits of a Virtual PA
A Virtual PA is an essential part of your business team. Why? They can provide you with the support you need to take yourself and your business forward. Not only can they take on those tasks a traditional PA or VA can do for you, they also enable you to look, act and...