The Virtual Assistant Blog
Helping business owners run a successful business
Virtual Assistant service tips: What to do before a networking event
Thinking about networking for the first time? Or perhaps you’re not getting as much out of your networking as you thought you would? There are ways to make sure you are both comfortable and productive as a regular networker - and that route to success starts before...
CRM and small business: a guide to best practice
Gathering customer data and knowing how to use it is one of the ways to business success – no matter what size you are. Why is it so important? Because the better you understand your customers, the more likely you are to be able to sell to them. That’s why we’ve put...
Top ten email marketing tips – emails that deliver results
Email marketing is one of the best ways to reach your customers. It’s quick, free and measurable. But you have to do it well to get the response you want – and that’s where lots of businesses hit a brick wall. Here are our top ten email marketing tips to give your...
Have you got what it takes? 14 Surprising characteristics of entrepreneurs
The benefits of becoming an entrepreneur are numerous. They include more creative freedom at work, significant financial opportunities and the ability to be your own boss. It is no wonder that so many people are interested in choosing this path. But how do you know if...
How to set up a CRM system for small business success
A good CRM system for small business use can bring huge benefits to your business – simplifying tasks and keeping you ahead of the game. In order to achieve that success, you need to make sure that the system is properly set up for your needs – and here’s our quick...
10 Tips for audience engagement and driving traffic with email newsletters
If you have decided to promote your business through newsletters there are a number of things to think about to make them successful in turning your subscription list into brand advocates or even better, qualified leads. You need to build engagement with your...
Don’t Panic! The virtual assistant guide to GDPR consent
here are a lot of rumours flying around the business community about the requirements of GDPR in terms of getting the consent of individuals to using their data. In fact, as the virtual assistant team at Oneresource has been going through the legislation and preparing...
Is YOUR virtual assistant ready for GDPR?
You’ve probably had your fair share of GDPR emails by now, from companies wanting to keep you on their mailing lists, or trying to sell consultancy or GDPR information packs. But in terms of your business practicality, are you confident that the people supporting your...
Move your business forwards, create a smart to-do list
‘To-do lists’ help many people to remember the things that need to be done. However they can quickly become counter-productive, when crossing tasks off becomes more important than the outcome of completing the task itself! To-do lists often force us to focus on what...
How to prepare business plans and presentations for SMEs
Creating high quality business plans and presentations can be a challenge at the best of times but when you’re a small-to-medium sized enterprise (SME) with limited resources the task only gets harder. Businesses are often required to create a business proposal to...
Why is market research important for small business
Understanding your customers and the current market conditions is essential for running a successful small business. Market research strategies and services can be used to obtain this kind of information, and can provide valuable insight for your business on a wide...