Blog Posts - VA UK

: 30 October 2020; Hits: 1199

How virtual assistants help save businesses amidst COVID-19 lockdown

COVID-19 has succeeded in putting the breaks on for numerous industries worldwide via government implemented lockdowns.

: 01 October 2019; Hits: 2042

A typical day in the life of a Virtual Assistant

From diary management to client follow up, travel and event coordination, social media, recruitment and web design across various industries with VERY different clients, people always ask me “How do you do it…surely even you need a VA?”

: 18 March 2020; Hits: 2019

Coronavirus: 5 tips when working from home

The Coronavirus outbreak COVID-19 has affected the lives of billions of people around the world. Thousands of businesses, both large and small, have closed their doors, encouraging their employees to work remotely to decrease the risk of potential infection.

: 02 September 2019; Hits: 6837

Back to reality...

So without being a stick in the mud and trying not to bring Summer to an end just yet (after all, we still have a few more weeks or is it days left?). It’s that time of year again… summer holidays are almost over (for some of us) and the evenings are starting to draw in.

: 17 March 2020; Hits: 1748

The Coronavirus

At this difficult and uncertain time I wanted to write a message of support to all our friends, businesses and partners to say that VA-UK is here for you, and with you.

The coronavirus presents us all with an exceptional and extreme circumstance. Yes, it is serious. Yes, we will get through it. Yes, it will probably affect us all personally in some way.

: 31 July 2019; Hits: 1661

What should you be doing this summer???

It’s SUMMER TIME but you still haven’t switched off. Still haven’t been out in the sun, taken those long walks with your friends and family? Are you dreaming of more BBQ’s, watching the sun go down with a glass of wine in hand?

“WHY NOT” we ask???

: 11 February 2020; Hits: 1963

Relationships to success…

So, it’s been a while since I have been ‘active’ on social media…why is this? Well, apart from what is obviously happening globally, there is always so much ‘to-do’, so many ‘places to be’ (usually) and so many ‘things’ to commit to - and that’s where I have been – by my clients' side.

: 02 July 2019; Hits: 2065

Bespoke tailor-made solutions

Having spent several years working within the corporate sector, both small and large, I have seen first-hand how differently workplaces, clients and systems function.

Here I have found that no ‘one’ solution fits all. Every client’s needs differ.

: 08 February 2020; Hits: 2053

The Importance of a Website for Your Business Success

Many consumers are looking online for information that will help them make more informed purchasing decisions. In fact, according to the Shopify Global Ecommerce Playbook, $4.8T global ecommerce sales are expected by 2021 and 2.1B+ shoppers are expected to buy goods and services.

: 19 June 2019; Hits: 2189

SMART Golden Rules of Goal Setting - Five Rules to Set Yourself Up for Success

Ever think about what you want to be doing in five, three, one year’s time, or even in six months?
Are you clear about what your main objective is at the moment, whether personally or professionally?

: 20 January 2020; Hits: 2190

Having a VA changes everything

Having a Virtual Assistant changes everything about how you run your life. Not having to figure out where to go, when to go, what to do, I was able to get on with my life and spend my time either making more money or doing the things I wanted to spend my time on.

: 28 March 2019; Hits: 2980

How we calculate our hourly fee

It's not easy to build a sturdy and sustainable business. That's true whether your business is in manufacturing, retail, food, finance, or any other industry.

It's certainly not easy to build a sturdy and sustainable business in the Virtual Assistant market. The platform is relatively new and the user-base is active, but it takes time to grow.

: 06 January 2020; Hits: 2104

Manage all your social media in one place

Learn how VA-UK makes creating, scheduling, managing and reporting your social media content easier. From finding prospects to serving customers, VA-UK can help you do more with your social media and keep your social presence active — even when you’re not.

: 01 November 2018; Hits: 2426

11 Smart Habits That Will boost your wealth, success, and productivity

When we think about creating sweeping change in our lives, it often seems like a distant dream. When life gets in the way, it’s easy to think it’s “too late,” or that we won’t be able to restart because we are so set in our ways, whether it’s our career, finances, or exercise plan.

: 11 December 2019; Hits: 1559

Apple Mail Backup

I am new to this Mac world and on the first day of my new job my boss gave me a tedious task to Backup Emails on Apple Mail. So there are tons of emails stacked in the inbox. I have to backup all the emails, contact list, and even the address book. I need a quick solution to Backup emails on Apple Mail.