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How Much Does A Virtual Assistant Cost Vs A Full-Time Employee?

Is a full-time hire always the best move? While a salary looks straightforward, the 'Total Cost of Ownership' including NI, pensions, and office overheads, often tells a different story...
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by Mya Pearce
Virtual back office support – Virtalent
Should You Hire A Virtual Assistant Or Invest In AI?

VA vs. AI: Learn the cost, capability, and efficiency differences to decide which investment will grow your business in 2026.
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by Mya Pearce
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A Simple Guide to Virtual Marketing

Success lies at the heart of every business decision, whether for a new venture or an established enterprise. As businesses work to sustain or accelerate growth, questions inevitably arise. A common focus is on marketing strategies, particularly the possibilities and effectiveness of marketing a business virtually. Marketing is an essential component of any business, playing […]
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by Maxine H
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Virtalent Has Been Shortlisted For ANOTHER Award!

Virtalent is a finalist in the Established Business of the Year category at the 2024 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards in the Midlands!
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by Danielle Jones
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Virtalent: Celebrating 10 Years In Business

Virtalent celebrates a decade of delivering top-tier support to British small businesses. From their humble beginnings in 2014 to a thriving team of 250 Virtual Assistants, the company has helped countless entrepreneurs!
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by Danielle Jones
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Virtalent Shines at Lloyds Business Awards 2023

Virtalent makes a mark at the Lloyds Bank Business Awards 2023. A proud nomination and new connections highlight our growing impact.
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by Danielle Jones
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Virtalent Founder Nominated at Premier UK VA Conference Awards

Ellie Wilson, Virtalent's co-founder, shines with a prestigious nomination at the UK's VA Conference. Dive in to explore this remarkable recognition.
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by Danielle Jones
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Top Tips For Working From Home

Coronavirus has taken the world’s stage this year, dominating headlines. Unfortunately, the way the virus is heading will mean that many people will be faced with the reality of working from home for a period of time. Though some will find this transition an easy one, some will inevitably struggle. Here at Virtalent, we are […]
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by Sam Wilson
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Our New Digital Home: The Virtalent Website Redesign

Woohoo! We’ve relaunched our website, taking it from clunky to really rather funky. What do you think of the Virtalent website redesign? As Marketing Director at Virtalent and therefore responsible for managing the rebuild, I wanted to take the time to mark the occasion. Almost a year has passed in-between making the decision to rebuild […]
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by Sam Wilson
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Under the Spotlight: Sam Wilson, Co-Founder at Virtalent

I’m Sam Wilson, the Co-Founder of Virtalent. Each month we shine a light on one of our successful clients or talented Virtual Assistants, but this time we’re changing things up. As we approach our 5th birthday I wanted to take a turn in the hot seat to share our own story with you. Coffee in […]
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by Sam Wilson