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How to use Asana for setting goals.
As we start the New Year it’s time to start setting goals and what better way to do this than in Asana. Asana is a project management tool which can be used for almost anything. Asana was one of the first tools I started using when I set up my Virtual Assistant business in 2018. …
2020 – the year we lived through history.
But it’s not been all that bad! As I read back through my journal, 2020 has actually been a great year! There have been so many low points for us all; the virus arriving, going into lockdown, wearing masks and being unable to spend time with family and friends as we normally would. We’ve certainly…
The 5 steps to working with a Legal Virtual Assistant
Isn’t it crazy how much the working world is changing at the moment? The office environment has changed massively as more people are now working from home and more companies are outsourcing services to freelancers. One industry I’m noticing a big change in is law and I’ve been getting far more enquiries recently from independent…
Top 5 organisation tips to kick start your Christmas shopping
Are you already struggling with the thought of Christmas shopping this year? It’s definitely going to be different, especially for those of us who are organised and out shopping in November – this lockdown has ruined those plans eh! Oh well, shops or no shops, I was planning to do the majority of my Christmas…
Top 10 tools I use to run my virtual assistant business
If you’re just starting out in business, whether it’s as a virtual assistant, business coach, freelance accountant or web designer, having the right tools in place at the outset will save you lots of time in the long run. I’ve selected the top 10 business tools I use to run my virtual assistant business day…
Why I decided to become a Virtual Assistant
Can you believe it’s 2 years ago this week that I set up my Virtual Assistant business 😀 It’s crazy how time flies when you’re having fun and I can honestly say that it has been fun, I’ve loved every minute of running my own business and thought I’d do a post on why I…
What is Asana and how does it work?
Asana. It’s a word that is popping up more often these days as more business owners look for a solution to organise and track their projects and tasks. But what is Asana and how does it work? The definition of Asana is “a posture adopted in performing hatha yoga.” However, the Asana I’m talking…
5 amazing project ideas for Asana
Asana is without doubt one of the best tools I use in my business as a Virtual Assistant. With various clients to look after plus my own business activities to plan and meetings and appointments to stick to, I love how Asana helps to keep me organised. I want to show you 5 amazing project…
Case Study #1 | A Legal Director working on and in the business. It’s time to hire a Legal PA
My client is a Legal Director and set up his company 2 years ago. He’s spent those 2 years building up his business to a point where he can no longer do everything by himself. He knew he needed some support and that a Legal PA was the answer. My client typed Legal PA into…
How to get super organised with colour coding 🗂
One of the easiest ways to add structure and organisation to your workspace, files and tasks is to use a colour coding system. Using colour as an organisational tool is one of the most effective ways to save time and be more productive. According to neuroscientists our brains are hardwired to process colour before…
PART 3 | Hiring a Virtual Assistant: How to write a compelling Job Description
Hiring the right Virtual Assistant begins with firstly, identifying the tasks you want to outsource (Part 1 – read here) and secondly, what skills and qualities compliment those tasks (Part 2 – read here). Next up, it’s time to write the perfect job description so that you can attract some perfect fitting candidates. Trust me,…