
I took part in a webinar last week about how to sell your product/service using Linkedin and email. It was interesting, but I didn’t think I was quite ready for emailing out to potential customers just yet. I needed to build my network a bit more through networking first. Consequently, I didn’t sign up for…

Last week I attended a very interesting (fully funded) start-up business course. Although I was self employed 10 years ago, it’s amazing what nearly 4 years working in a busy Property Transfer department can do for the memory. I felt like I literally couldn’t remember anything about my previous Virtual Assistant life. Therefore, this was…

Finding peace when we’re all so busy isn’t easy. Yoga has many benefits to boost our physical and mental health .

Adjusting to the change of seasons can be hard, especially after the clocks change. Here we explore the positives to Autumn.

I am currently marching on with my Digital Marketing course and it really is enthralling. But there is so much information to take onboard. I have just finished the social media unit and one of the main questions that needs answering is “in such a crowded area as social media how do we stand out?…

Things can move on quickly in the digital world and virtual assistance, so we have to keep on learning.

The author reflects on returning to virtual assistance after four years of consistent employment, motivated by redundancy and a desire for work-life balance. They discuss the need for support among small businesses, the challenge of relearning skills, and the excitement of rebranding as Sweet Spot Virtual Assistance, including attending their first networking event.

New start-ups or Sole Traders often try to manage all tasks independently to save costs. However, as businesses grow, this can become overwhelming. Hiring a Virtual Assistant (VA) can alleviate pressure, save money, and enhance professionalism. VAs handle various tasks, offering expert support while allowing entrepreneurs to focus on growth and promotion.