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7 Critical Elements Of A Business Website (That Others Ignore!)

As a business, you can’t ignore the impact of a great website. In this day and age, any new client or customer is almost certainly going to go straight to the web to see what you are about. They will learn about who you are, what you do and what you can do for them […]
Annabel Watters
by Annabel Watters
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Google’s Secret Ingredients To Building A Successful Team

As any business owner knows, building a successful team is not an easy task. Juggling the needs of different team members can be extremely challenging. Then striking the right balance in order to give the team the drive you desire is an even more difficult task. However, one thing you can be sure of is […]
Annabel Watters
by Annabel Watters
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How To Use A Virtual Assistant: A Business Owner’s Guide

So, you have made the decision that you need some help. You have looked at your diary and realised that any extra pair of hands will boost your business. You have carried out your research and decided it is time you got yourself a Virtual Assistant. After this decision has been made, what do you […]
Annabel Watters
by Annabel Watters
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4 Simple Questions To Create Your Ideal Customer Profile

As a business, you would be nowhere without customers. They are your lifeblood. It is curious then that so many businesses ignore one of the most important aspects of marketing; knowing who your customer actually is. Building an ideal customer profile is a fundamental step in the marketing process. It informs what you write, the […]
Annabel Watters
by Annabel Watters
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Under the Spotlight: Jae Gruenke, The Balanced Runner

Each month we showcase some of the fantastic stories our community of business owners and professionals have to share. This month Jae Gruenke, Founder of The Balanced Runner™ speaks to Virtalent about her business, how she manages her work/life balance and the exciting progress she has made in 2017. Hi Jae, could you please introduce […]
Annabel Watters
by Annabel Watters
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Midlands VA of the Year 2017 Award For Virtalent

Thursday 21st September was an exciting day for the Virtalent team. Virtalent had been nominated for a VA of the Year award 2017 for the Midlands region. Co-Founder, Ellie Bekalo, attended the awards which featured as part of Business Growth show at Edgbaston Stadium. Aside from the awards ceremony, it was a great opportunity to […]
Annabel Watters
by Annabel Watters
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6 Simple Steps To Build A Marketing Campaign

As a business owner, you have to be prepared to wear many different hats. You have to be a salesperson, a motivator and an accountant. You are required to have a handle across so many disciplines. One of the most important areas is marketing. Understanding how to build a marketing campaign is an essential skill […]
Annabel Watters
by Annabel Watters
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How To Use Feedback To Grow Your Business Online

As a business owner, it is important to always have the customers wants and needs at the forefront of your mind. Given that they are the people who use your products, they are the single most important aspect of your business. It is their money and continued support that allows you to grow. It is […]
Annabel Watters
by Annabel Watters
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7 Essential Hacks To Increase Your Productivity

As someone who is running a business, your time is your most valuable asset. Making sure you make the most of your schedule is essential to your success and your bottom line. The only problem is you are so limited in the time you have. It can be a little overwhelming when you think about […]
Annabel Watters
by Annabel Watters
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The Secret Of How To Create Habits to Boost Your Success

One of the most challenging aspects of building any business is how to create habits within yourself to give you the best chance to succeed. In fact, this is one of the toughest things to do in life. Habits are the foundations on which productive behaviours are built. When we want to do things differently, […]
Annabel Watters
by Annabel Watters