
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,…

PART 2 | Hiring a Virtual Assistant: How to find the right skills & qualities
Welcome to part 2 of my 4 part blog series on Hiring a Virtual Assistant and getting it right the first time. Today we’re talking about how to find the right skills and qualities. Last week you did an outsourcing exercise to identify the tasks you can outsource – read here. Now that you…

Why you might want to keep your business virtual
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Virtual diary management – how does it work?
Diary management is one of my favourite services as I love nothing more than taking the stress and headache of arranging meetings away from my clients. In fact, I recently asked one of my clients: “How much easier has your life been since you hired a Virtual Assistant to help you manage your diary?” Her…

How to use Asana to organise and simplify your meal planning
It’s that time of the week again, the dreaded food shop! But what if I told you I had a solution to make food shopping less stressful? That solution is meal planning. You’ve probably heard of athletes planning their meals, making sure they have the correct ratio of protein v carbs v vegetables for every…

How to run a successful online event using Eventbrite & Zoom
Online events have soared this past month as we’ve been forced into lockdown. The working world as we know it is changing daily and we are all finding ourselves dialling into virtual meeting rooms to attend team chats, events, workshops and meetings with our networks. Whilst online events have always been around, they are now…

10 ways to improve your morning routine
I don’t know about you but I love getting up early and making a start with my morning routine. Ensuring I have enough time in the morning to get up, exercise, get ready, eat my breakfast, and prepare for my day before I’m at my desk makes me feel focused mentally and physically. At the…

Time Management tips that actually get you results
Anyone can be good at time management. It’s all about setting good routines and sticking to them. As a Virtual Assistant it is my job to help my clients save time. They outsource tasks for me to complete so that it frees up their time to do other stuff. In fact, I’m so busy…