The Virtual Assistant Blog
Helping business owners run a successful business
How to manage website content for marketing success
Blogs are a great way to connect with existing clients, potential customers, possible referrers and general influencers. They help to demonstrate your expertise and authority and can drive people to you and your business in a focused, measurable way. Here, we give you...
The virtual support services checklist for negotiating a business deal
From a critical supplier agreement or long-term customer retainer to a merger or acquisition, small businesses do deals in just the same way that big businesses do. These deals are focused on bringing cash flow into the business, partnering with companies that can...
How to unlock X business marketing success
X (formerly Twitter) is a powerful platform for businesses looking to engage with customers, increase brand awareness, and drive sales. But achieving success on X isn't always straightforward. This guide will provide you with actionable strategies and tips to unlock X...
Virtual assistant diary management – how to delegate your diary
Asking someone to manage your diary might be one of the best business decisions you ever make. It means better time-management, less opportunity for double-booking and makes a real difference to how you can grow your business. So how could moving to a virtual...
8 pros and cons of arranging business meetings online
The saying, "Time is money” always holds true for those in business. From dealing with staff, liaising with clients on the phone to arranging and attending business meetings, it's little wonder that businessmen and women look for as many ways as they can to maximise...
Helpful hints to control credit and cash flow in small businesses
One of the most important business administration tasks for many of our small business clients is cash flow management; an ongoing forecast of future cash requirements and small business expenses to avoid any short falls and maintain positive cash flow. It is...
How to manage calls – business phone answering tips for SMEs
Getting a small business off the ground is hard, but arguably it gets tougher when you have to keep all the plates spinning by yourself. When you have orders to process, products or services to create and market, and an online presence to manage it can be easy to...
How a Virtual Assistant can be your social media hero
Social media is now a vital sales and marketing channel. But it can take over your life and significantly reduce the amount of time you actually spend on your business. You’ll be amazed by how refreshing it is to have someone take the burden away from you – someone...
Small business owners guide: how to manage and source suppliers
Your relationship with your suppliers is important to the success of your business. Understanding how best to source suppliers, build a relationship with them and manage that relationship will help to put you in a good position. And that in turn will allow you to...
How to manage social media for great customer care
Your business relies on the goodwill of customers to succeed and to grow. So it’s important to understand your customers’ expectations of service, and how it’s delivered to them. For example, even if you are a tiny business, your customers will expect Amazon-levels...
The virtual bookkeeping services guide to the difference between an invoice and a purchase order
In businesses of all sizes, understanding the essential elements of financial business documents is important. Two of the most critical documents are invoices and purchase orders. These documents serve distinct purposes and are integral components of an efficient...