by Charlotte Wibberley | Aug 4, 2020 | mindset, Starting a VA Business, VA Business Growth, VA Businesses, VA Life
Over the last few years, APVA have championed the importance of a fair hourly rate for VAs in the UK and internationally. In 2018/19 we carried out some research into the expenditure of VA businesses, and found that a VA working 30 hours per week and charging...
by Charlotte Wibberley | Feb 7, 2020 | mindset, VA Life
The 500 days of January are now behind us, and with Spring just around the corner, there’s a lot to look forward to. But with around 80% of New Year’s Resolutions already out the window (source:...
by Charlotte Wibberley | Oct 28, 2019 | mindset, VA Businesses, VA Life
Life as a Virtual Assistant or Freelancer isn’t all kittens and rainbows and cupcakes. You know it and I know it. Running your own business is hard; long hours, lack of IT support, challenging customers, a non-existent work-life balance – these are all things that can...
by Charlotte Wibberley | Sep 23, 2019 | mindset, Starting a VA Business, VA Business Growth, VA Businesses, VA Life
In my opinion, every VA needs a great associate VA in their life! For those who don’t know, an associate VA is essentially a freelance member of your team, helping you to take care of your clients by carrying out work on your behalf. In the majority of cases, the...
by Charlotte Wibberley | Aug 12, 2019 | Getting clients, mindset, Starting a VA Business, VA Businesses, VA Life
If you’re a VA, OBM or remote working business support professional, I’m certain that you’ve met at least one person who has heard what you do and said ‘I could do that!’. Sometimes it’s a little soul-destroying, as those of us who are flying the VA flag understand...
by Charlotte Wibberley | Jul 29, 2019 | mindset, Personal Development, VA Businesses, VA Life
Though our utility bills go up annually, the price of a loaf of bread and a pint of milk increases, and train fares seem to go up every other day, many VAs aren’t keen to increase their hourly or project rates, even if they’ve been charging the same amount for a...
