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...
Guilty pleasures: the confessions of a VA
Ever wonder what VAs dream about doing all day long? Well, we’ve been hanging around the APVA members water cooler…read on for an authentic and honest look at what makes them happy!
How to find your dream client (and step slowly away from a nightmare one!)
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, no matter how professional and highly skilled you are, you aren’t going to get along with every single one of your customers.