There are lots of great Virtual Assistant (VA) businesses out there, so how do you choose which one to work with?

No two Virtual Assistants are the same. Taking the time to find the VA who really understands you and your business means the right partnership is well worth the investment.

What does a Virtual Assistant Do?

When it comes to administration, a Virtual Assistant could do just about anything.

Virtual Assistants are skilled professionals experienced in a whole host of admin and business support roles. They use those skills to partner with businesses, organisations or individuals working remotely to manage all or part of your admin workload, solving your knotty problems and saving you time. Like me, many Virtual Assistants are themselves business owners, so they understand your business and its challenges as well as you do.

If you’d asked me a while ago if I saw myself as influential, I probably would’ve laughed. It’s just not how I think about myself. But lately, I’ve realised that influence isn’t always about being the loudest in the room, it can come from simply doing what you do well and letting people notice.

This is the story of how I helped a busy academic prepare to apply for a high-stakes job opportunity.

For many of us, our devices are our near-constant companions. They are our go-to digital tool for communication, information, organisation and entertainment. This heavy usage can quickly lead to clutter and confusion. Here are some ways you can organise your smartphone to keep it clutter-free.