Starting a VA Business

  • Do Your Homework Before Setting Yourself Up as a VA

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    Do Your Homework Before Setting Yourself Up as a Virtual Assistant Those thinking about setting up their own business as a Virtual Assistant often make the crucial mistake of thinking that to be a VA all you need is the relevant experience, a computer, a desk and an internet connection. WRONG! It’s not about simply […]

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  • How to become a successful Virtual Assistant

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    Success isn’t something that happens overnight, as any successful Virtual Assistant will tell you. It takes time and dedication to make your business work – and to get your business working for you. There are specific skills you need, in order to be a good Virtual Assistant, but those skills will vary, depending on the type of niche […]

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  • Are you in business for the long or short game?

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    Starting your own business can be exhilarating. It can also be scary and overwhelming. One thing that you need to keep on top off, if you want your business to succeed, is your mindset around it. Have the right mindset and you’ll quickly implement the essential business fundamentals, to ensure you’re off to the best start. Have the wrong […]

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  • How to become a Virtual Assistant [updated]

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    Do you want to become a Virtual Assistant? Maybe one of your new year resolutions is to set up and run your own business? If so, you’ll be pleased to hear that, not only is it an achievable goal, it’s also entirely possible for you to achieve it! Women are being drawn towards becoming their […]

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  • A Day in the Life of… Penny Redman

    Recently I exhibited at the Mums Enterprise Roadshow in Birmingham, these events have been organised to be a child-friendly, work and business exhibition helping mums on a mission whether that be retraining, finding flexible work, starting up or growing a business.  When I launched my own VA business I didn’t tell anyone I was a mum […]

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