Business Basics

  • Employee to business owner: how to make the mindset switch

    Employee to business owner - how to make the mindset switch

    For many new VAs, starting your own VA business can be a bit of a shock to your system. If you’re used to working as an employee, it can be an awkward and unsettling period of time, making that switch to a business owner. Not only is there the practical elements of business to consider, […]

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  • How to equip your Virtual Assistant business for success

    How to equip your Virtual Assistant business for success

    If you’re looking to equip your Virtual Assistant business for success, you need to cover your bases. There’s the obvious hardware you need, such as a laptop, internet connection etc, but it’s the less obvious things that are often neglected. Here’s a breakdown of those essentials you need in place if you want to equip […]

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  • Finding your niche – do you really need one?

    Finding your niche - do you really need one?

    Finding your niche is something a lot of business coaches focus on when mentoring clients. Far too many new businesses are stuck at the starting blocks, simply because they cannot decide on a suitable niche. And, as a long-standing mentor to Virtual Assistants, I find that incredibly sad. If you’re ready to start your Virtual […]

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  • 10 great questions to ask yourself at a mid-year review

    10 great questions to ask yourself at a mid-year review

    A mid-year review is a great way to ensure you’re on track to reach your business goals for this year. However, many reviews tend to focus on the more practical and tangible elements of your business – such as the facts and financial figures of your business. However, these only give you one side of […]

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  • Why changing your workspace can be good for you

    Why changing your workspace can be good for you

    Having a functional workspace is essential, when you’re working from home. In a perfect world, that workspace would also be a dedicated one, such as a home office, or at least desk of your own in the living room or bedroom. However, that doesn’t always mean you should, or indeed have to, work from that […]

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