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So far Jen has created 58 blog entries.

Breaking down barriers in sport and business

Breaking down barriers in sport and business We were recently announced as a finalist for the VA (Virtual Assistant) Awards again, which got me thinking about the recent barrier-breaking victory by the women’s English football team this summer and the barriers women face in business. One of the many things the Lionesses’s World Cup win showed us, is that a win for women, is a win for all. So much has changed from [...]

2024-03-20T19:03:57+00:00September 27, 2022|Press|

Let us show you…5 ways we can help you to reduce your business costs

Let us show you… 5 ways we can help you to reduce your business costs Saving money when you are in business is a relevant topic at any time, although it seems more pressing at the moment with rising prices across the board. There is a lot of generic money saving advice out there but we’d like to share, more specifically, how we can help you reduce your business costs. As expert Virtual Assistants [...]

2024-03-20T17:56:22+00:00September 16, 2022|My blog page|

Let us show you…how a Virtual Assistant can hold you accountable for getting things done

Let us show you… how a Virtual Assistant can hold you accountable for getting things done Did you know that a Virtual Assistant, as well as being skilled at a whole host of business tasks, can also make an excellent accountability partner? As business owners, we all have many more good intentions than we can manage. We are also full of enthusiasm for our ideas, but that doesn’t mean we can implement them all. [...]

2024-03-20T17:56:55+00:00July 21, 2022|My blog page|

Businesses can go green and make it affordable

Businesses can go green and make it affordable ‘The cost-of-living crisis’. It’s the phrase on everyone’s lips at the moment, but another big crisis which we don’t hear about as much is the climate one. We are repeatedly told we are facing a climate emergency, yet because the impact doesn’t have the same immediacy as a financial crisis, in times of economic challenge our climate concerns tend to take a back seat. But [...]

2024-03-20T19:04:25+00:00June 16, 2022|Press|

Let us show you..how securing a retainer agreement with your VA brings peace of mind

Let us show you... how securing a retainer agreement with your VA brings peace of mind Retainer agreements offer flexibility to businesses needing to outsource work on a regular basis. If you’ve used a Virtual Assistant before you’ll know that we are experienced in completing a vast array of business-related tasks. As expert Virtual Assistants based in North Yorkshire, we have numerous years of experience behind us. This includes practice management, general business administration, [...]

2024-03-20T17:57:29+00:00June 7, 2022|My blog page|

Let us show you…how a Virtual Assistant keeps you connected

Let us show you… how a Virtual Assistant keeps you connected Promoting and maintaining connections in a business can take many forms. Face to face connections include meetings, events and expos. In addition to meetings, digital connections also include social media interactions and industry-specific webinars. Remaining positively connected can take up a significant amount of time. Working with a Virtual Assistant who is experienced in streamlining the booking and management of these opportunities provides [...]

2024-03-20T17:58:01+00:00April 20, 2022|My blog page|

Let us show you…how a Virtual Assistant can streamline and manage your financial processes

Let us show you... how a Virtual Assistant can streamline and manage your financial processes Regardless of which sector your business operates within, financial matters underpin the majority of your day-to-day functions. By effectively delegating financial tasks to a Virtual Assistant who is experienced in handling the financial aspects of a business, as the business owner you will save time, money and ensure the smooth running of your enterprise. As expert Virtual Assistants based [...]

2024-03-20T17:58:44+00:00March 30, 2022|My blog page|

A recovery tool for businesses

A recovery tool for businesses As we step into spring, there is a lot for Yorkshire businesses to be optimistic about. Yes there are challenges for many about how they get past the damaging effects of the pandemic coupled with rising costs and volatile markets. But there is something coming on the horizon which presents an incredible opportunity for the business community at large, not just culture. And no, I don’t have a [...]

2024-03-20T19:04:52+00:00March 8, 2022|Press|

Let us show you…why delegating your projects can transform your workload

Let us show you… why delegating your projects can transform your workload Do you think running your business doesn’t involve projects? Think again! Projects are ‘standalone pieces of work that involve a series of activities done to meet a specific objective for change’. They can be big or small, internal or client-orientated. Projects are everywhere. A project for a law firm might include introducing a new case management system or inducting a new fee [...]

2024-03-20T17:59:19+00:00February 17, 2022|My blog page|

Let us show you…how a Virtual Assistant enhances company wellbeing

Let us show you… how a Virtual Assistant enhances company wellbeing Running a business isn’t purely about sales and services, but you know that already. It is about supporting your team and building a positive culture from which productivity and growth can thrive. Planning for company wellbeing has a large part to play from an ethical and legal point of view. Not prioritising the wellbeing of your staff leads to stress, absenteeism, low motivation [...]

2024-03-20T18:00:08+00:00January 6, 2022|My blog page|
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