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Under The Spotlight: Daniel Sokol, Alpha Academic Appeals cover

Under The Spotlight: Daniel Sokol, Alpha Academic Appeals

Each month we showcase some of the fantastic stories our community of business owners and professionals have to share. This month Daniel Sokol, the founder of Alpha Academic Appeals, speaks to Virtalent about what made him start the business, the challenges of gaining the trust of his customers and what his plans for the future […]

by Annabel Watters

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6 Apps To Organise Your Time (And Get More productive)

As a business owner, it must be difficult to keep on top of everything that needs to be done. You have work tasks, domestic duties and social events. All of which impacts on your overall productivity. What I need is an extra 6 hours in the day. Alas, this may be a little too ambitious. […]

by Annabel Watters

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Become More Successful And Productive By Waking Up Earlier

To some, the idea of getting up earlier seems like a complete anathema. The thought of dragging yourself out of your deep slumber, possibly before the sun is even up, sends shivers down their spine. We are often told that you are either an early bird or a night owl. Well, that is not strictly […]

by Annabel Watters

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9 Unbelievable Benefits of A Virtual Assistant

When growing your business, the time will inevitably come when you have to think about adding to your team. This can involve job adverts, shortlisting, interviewing and then selecting the right candidate. A process which can go one for some time. What if there was another way? Well, there is. Hiring a virtual assistant allows […]

by Annabel Watters

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Learn The Scientific Truth Of How To (Really) Boost Your Productivity

There is a common myth in our society that is so part of the norm and accepted as truth that it barely ever gets challenged. It is the idea that “the more you work, the more you produce” or “the faster you work, the better”. There is a whole range of myths around productivity that […]

by Annabel Watters

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Under The Spotlight: Martin Amor, Cosmic Kids

Each month we showcase some of the fantastic stories our community of business owners and professionals have to share. This month Martin Amor, the co-founder of Cosmic Kids, speaks to Virtalent about what they do, working from home and how it all got started in the first place. Hi Martin, could you please introduce yourself […]

by Annabel Watters

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How to Find A Virtual Assistant Who Fits Your Needs

There comes a time in any businesses development when a decision needs to be made about growing. Is it time to hire new team members to help the company develop? It is often quite a big commitment. One of the most cost-effective, time-saving and flexible ways to grow is to hire a Virtual Assistant. They […]

by Annabel Watters

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Under The Spotlight: Tim Chorlton, The Factory

Each month we showcase some of the fantastic stories our community of business owners and professionals have to share. This month Tim Chorlton, the Director of Leeds based branding and marketing agency The Factory, speaks to Virtalent about the business, what made him work in the industry and the challenges he faces as a small […]

by Annabel Watters

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How To Use The Science Of Decision Making To Boost Your Marketing

There is no denying that the art of marketing is not exactly a clear path. We try so many methods and strategies to find the right formula. It can be daunting and often overwhelming to make the right choice for you and your business. The difficulty is trying to understand what your potential customer will […]

by Annabel Watters

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5 Old Marketing Methods That Still Work

In this day and age of relentless social media, emails and Google Adwords, you would be forgiven for thinking that digital marketing IS marketing. Nothing is worth doing unless it is in a digital format. Well, the irony is that whilst most people think that focusing entirely on digital campaigns presents you with a real […]

by Annabel Watters