Why is Accreditation Necessary?
One of the questions I get asked frequently by VAs is ‘Why is accreditation necessary?’. The truth is that though the vast majority of us are highly skilled and professional individuals who value both their clients and themselves, in every industry there are...
Top Tips To Help Your Clients Master The Art Of Delegation
This blog is written by Sam Wilson, Co-Founder of Virtalent It’s always the way. Some clients come along with a solid plan in mind and are dab hands at delegating efficiently and effectively. Others might feel a little lost, overwhelmed and unsure. They know...
EleVAte 2020 Conference Q&A Session: A Broker In Your Back Pocket
In this guest blog, our partners and EleVAte Sponsors PolicyBee share answers to some of the questions they were asked at our EleVAte 2020 Conference. Last month, as roundtable hosts at EleVAte, we had our insurance expert Mark talk to a panel of VAs...
How to get the most out of membership with the APVA
What you get out of APVA Membership, like any membership, is all about what you put in. If you join the gym on a whim in January, and then don’t visit for 8 months, one of the only results that you’ll see is your bank balance reducing as the direct debit disappears...
Why would I need accreditation?
Accreditation and professional memberships – in the world of VAs they aren’t a pre-requisite. You can work without them, but they can be a worthwhile expense for your business. Here’s why... Virtual Assistants and other remote-working business support professionals...
How to promote wellbeing whilst working remotely
This article is written by Olivia Coughtrie, Director at Oriel Partners PA Recruitment This article is a guide on promoting wellbeing whilst employees are working remotely from home. It will cover the reasons on why the wellbeing of an employee is so...
Office Set-Up
Working from home?There are certain things that you might want to consider when you set up your workspace, so here are our 5 ‘top tips’ for creating a functional space that you can work productively in.
Social Media Marketing for VAs
It seems as though the world and their aunt has a social media profile – whether that’s on Facebook, Twitter or TikTok (to name but a few of the platforms available).
Basics of Bookkeeping for your Business
If you’re new to self-employment, looking after your business finances can be a daunting prospect, but if you prepare for it (seeking professional guidance, reading HMRC advice and setting up your business correctly) and revisit your business finances regularly, it...
What Insurance Do Virtual Assistants Need?
In this guest blog, our partners and EleVAte Sponsors PolicyBee share their advice on the insurance that is essential for virtual assistants. VAs often ask us what insurance they need. Truth is, there’s no easy answer – there’s no one-size-fits-all...