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Virtual Assistants for Coaches: How to Free Up Time for Your Clients

Most coaches spend less than half their working time actually coaching. A virtual assistant for coaches takes the operational work off your plate so the rest of your week can look very different.
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by Holly Court
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UK Virtual Assistant vs Offshore: What You Need to Know Before You Hire

Offshore VA rates look compelling. But the hourly rate is rarely the only cost. Here is what the comparison between a UK virtual assistant and offshore support actually involves before you decide.
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by Sam Wilson
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How Legal Professionals Use Virtual Assistants to Manage Caseloads

Every hour a solicitor spends on admin is an hour not spent on billable work. A virtual legal assistant changes that ratio without adding to the headcount.
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by Sam Wilson
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9 Benefits of Hiring a Virtual Assistant

Running a business means wearing a lot of hats. Some of those hats belong on your head. Many of them do not. The decision to bring in a virtual assistant is often put off far longer than it should be, usually because it feels like something to sort out once things settle down. In practice, […]
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Virtalent Founder, Sam named Finalist in Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards

Our Founder, Sam has been named a finalist in the 2026 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards, shortlisted in the Services Entrepreneur of the Year category.
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by Holly Court
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How a Part-Time Personal Assistant Can Support a Growing Business

A part-time personal assistant offers a middle path: professional, dedicated PA support scaled to what you actually need, without the overhead of employing someone full-time.
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by Holly Court
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Social Media Management for Small Businesses: Getting Started With a VA

Not a failure of strategy. A capacity problem. Social media management for small businesses works best when it is handled by someone whose job it is to keep it moving, not someone who fits it in around everything else.
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by Holly Court
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Outsourcing Business Admin: A Practical Guide for Growing UK Businesses

Outsourcing business admin is one of the most practical decisions a small business can make. This guide explains what it actually involves, what you can reasonably hand over and how to make the transition without losing control of your operations.
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by Holly Court
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More Than a VA Solution

How Virtalent’s People-First Approach Sets Us Apart: A UK Virtual Assistant can take the day-to-day off your plate, covering admin, scheduling, marketing support and more, so you can focus on the work that actually moves things forward.
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by Sam Wilson
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How a Pet Care Business Owner Reclaimed His Time With a Virtual Assistant

Ritchie Clarke had built a growing business in Pets, Homes & Gardens, but by 2025, he was spending most of his time on work that had nothing to do with growing it. As Co-Owner and Franchise Director, the admin had quietly taken over: emails, scheduling, tasks that repeated themselves week after week.

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by Holly Court