The Virtual Assistant Blog
Helping business owners run a successful business
Reduce employer national insurance contributions using a virtual assistant: the smart and cost-effective strategy
The UK Labour government’s October 2024 budget introduced significant reforms impacting employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and the Employment Allowance, reshaping the financial landscape for UK businesses and influencing hiring strategies. Small...
4 affordable ideas for business event planners
Events help you to connect with your customers. You might want to launch a new product, deliver some business advice, or gather people together to network and celebrate a milestone – whatever the aim, you’ll need some great ideas for your event planners to get their...
Revolutionise your micro business with outstanding admin support strategies!
An increasing number of people are running their own micro business from home. A recent report estimated that nearly 14% of the UK workforce is home based – more than four million people – and that more would like the flexibility and control that running their own...
The online virtual assistants’ guide to choosing the best website solution for your small business
The cornerstone of any online business is its website. Selecting the best website solution for your small business can help you to promote your brand, sell directly to your target audience, act as a source of expertise and give potential clients the background they...
5 classic mistakes to avoid when you hire a virtual assistant
Deciding that you need some help with the day-to-day tasks of running your business is a great move. It will free you up to concentrate on the things you’re really good at, and it will help your business to be more efficient. Deciding to hire a virtual assistant...
Product sourcing – how to negotiate lower prices
Why should you pay full price for the supplies you use in your business? In our personal lives, we’re always looking for discounts, offers and special deals – so why not apply the same principles to your business? By doing a bit of well-researched product sourcing and...
Expert tips for choosing the best online services for data entry
Data conversion tasks such as data entry, cleansing, reconciliation and manipulation of financial, sales and marketing records are essential to most businesses and require specialised skills, but they don't directly impact the bottom line. If you find that these sorts...
Starting your own small business – the first four months
Thinking of starting your own small business? The first few months are crucial – get the right things in place at the start, and you’re much more likely to succeed. Four months: Four Considerations This blog gives you four specific areas to consider when you start...
SEO for small businesses: Increase the traffic to your website
There’s nothing more depressing for a small business owner than to realise no-one’s visiting their website. It’s particularly worrying if you’re relying on your website to sell your product or service. But don’t panic – there are methods and strategies out there that...
11 ways small businesses can improve task time management and productivity
mall businesses often have to juggle lots of tasks with limited resources, making time management a critical factor in achieving productivity and success. By understanding how to improve task time management, small business owners can streamline operations, reduce...
Social media strategy planning – our guide to success
Having a social media strategy plan is particularly helpful for small businesses, who don't have the resources to launch traditional (and extremely expensive) advertising campaigns. Advertising online has become an excellent and very simple way to reach a huge...