When organising and running an event, you want it to be successful and enjoyable.  You want it to be a memorable experience for your delegates.  But let’s face it, once you’ve seen one meeting or function room, you’ve seen them all!  So how can you break free from the mould of predictability and ‘sameness’ at your next event?  Here is our unconventional guide to event management.

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As a Virtual Assistant, we are often asked by family, friends, people we meet and prospective clients how it works being a VA.  The image of clients talking to the likes of Alex or Google Home, or us sitting at home on the sofa with our pyjamas on, looking unkept with no makeup, hair everywhere and a cup of coffee in hand is the general perception.  Those who are new to the idea of working with a VA can find it difficult to understand what a VA does, how do they work with clients who are often in different countie... Continue reading

The Christmas festivities are over, and we are now in the final quarter of the financial year.  After organising the work Christmas party, you were probably hoping now you could sit back and relax for a while.  But planning events takes a lot of time and attention.  There’s so much to consider and organise.  Your next big event is likely to be your end of year function.  Leaving the planning of this to the last-minute will not only cause you stress, but you could also lose out on booking your prefer... Continue reading

Effective diary management is fundamental to the smooth running of any successful business.  From prioritising meetings and projects, to managing travel arrangements, booking rooms, catering, creating agendas, to arranging meetings, and managing expectations.  There’s so much that goes into managing a diary effectively.    

However, handling a busy and ever-changing diary is a difficult task in itself.  It can be a time-consuming job, and if you get it wrong, it co... Continue reading

When you hear the term Virtual Assistant, your mind may think of the likes of Google Assistant, Google Home or Alexa.  However, amongst the world of Virtual Assistants, there is a human equivalent that can also help you with reminders, manage your bookings, sort out your calendar and emails.  

A Virtual Assistant (also referred to as a VA) is typically a self-employed individual or agency providing professional and personal administrative... Continue reading

Budgets are more than just financial numbers in business.  They are an important tool for providing information necessary to the running of your business.  It allows you to clearly see what money is coming in, going out and where you can invest.  Without a budget, you won’t appreciate or have a full understanding of your numbers which can be the hurdle stopping you from growing your business.

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Running a business is not for the fainthearted.  No two days are ever the same and what might work for one person and a particular business, won’t work for another.  However, you do have to learn to wear many hats and juggle multiple things at a time.  You always have to be in control and know what’s going on with your business and managing your workload.  So here are our top tips to help you manage your workload. 

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The festive season is approaching, and we all want to take some well-deserved time off to enjoy the festivities.  But, before we can go off and relax, we need to ensure our business is also prepared for our absence and the logistics around taking this time off.

To help you, we’ve pulled together some of our top tips on how to prepare for time off this Christmas.

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Planning an event can be overwhelming and leave organisers feeling a little stressed, especially as the big day approaches.  With the Christmas party season approaching fast, we wanted to share with you our 5 top event management tips for a good Christmas party.

With the big day nearly here, you’ve hopefully ensured that every little detail is booked, paid and ready to g... Continue reading

It’s estimated that in 2019 there will be around 2.77 billion social media users around the world*.

It doesn’t matter whether you’re a solopreneur, a small business with a few employees, or a large international organisation; you need to have a presence on social media. 

Social media has become a critical element of our sales funnels.  It’s a way to connect with our customers/potential customers and increase our b... Continue reading

When it comes to keeping on top of your workload, it can sometimes feel like an impossible task.  Emails come through thick and fast, you tick one thing off your to-do list but then end up adding on another three.  It can feel a little overwhelming and be difficult to keep on top of it all.  Here are our 5 top tips to stay organised and keep on top of your workload.

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Virtual teams are becoming more popular for a number of reasons.  Predominantly the affordability and flexibility that comes with virtual staff is appealing, however, making the decision to hire virtual versus onsite staff can still be difficult.  Weighing up the benefits versus the practicalities of not having team members onsite, as well as the financial costs need to be considered.  Here is how your business would change if you started using virtual staff.

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Lifestyle management can be seen as a luxury service, but in this modern world, our personal lives can be just as busy and hectic as professionally.  Here at VASS, we like to make our client’s lives as stress free as possible, giving them harmony in both their home and working lives. 

We offer a range of services to manage and deal with both business and personal tasks, giving you back that much needed personal time to enjoy spending it with your family, friends an... Continue reading

If you’ve been working in the corporate world for a while, you have probably realised that there are certain things your boss will expect you to know about business.  When you are brought into the company to do a particular job, you are given time to adjust and learn the ways of the organisation.  However, these unwritten expectations then appear, and it can feel like you are learning your job all over again.  Here are 10 things your boss expects you to know about business, and how we... Continue reading

It’s very easy to become snowed under by your workload.  To have so much on your to-do list you don’t know where to start or what to tackle next.  Deadlines pass, and things get missed. 

Managing your workload effectively not only helps you to keep up with demand, but it will help to increase your productivity, as well as reducing your stress levels!  Here are our 6 top tips on how to effectively man... Continue reading

Planning an event can bring with it a lot of stress and strain.  If you get it wrong, it can reflect badly on the company.  It may seem an easy task to organise an event, but unless you are an experienced event planner, it’s very easy to overlook the simple things that are key to success.  Here is what we believe are the most important things when it comes to excellent event management.

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An administrator is often seen as someone who carries out general admin tasks, inputs data, answers the phone, gets the coffee or does the filing.  However, the reality is that the administrator is often the foundation of a business.  They are someone who contributes towards the overall function of the business and are an integral part to any organisation.  They often perform critical operational activities that ensures the smooth running of the business.&nb... Continue reading

If you’re a busy professional, using the services of a Virtual Assistant offers you a wealth of knowledge, experience and skills that you may not have access to otherwise.  It doesn’t matter whether you’re a solopreneur running your business alone, a small company with a few employees, or a large organisation with thousands of staff; using the services of a Vir... Continue reading

As we approach the end of another year and look back at the year we have had, it’s time to look at how we can make the next year better.  It is important not to leave thinking about our goals for 2019 unti... Continue reading

One of the most effective skills a small business owner can have to achieve success, is to be organised. You think much more clearly when you’re organised so that you can concentrate on your targets and how to achieve them. Once you have systems in place for... Continue reading