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The Importance of Work-Life Balance for Entrepreneurs

Struggling to find work-life balance as an entrepreneur? Discover the consequences of imbalance and learn 5 actions to help you achieve a healthier harmony. Find out more in our latest article. #WorkLifeBalance #Entrepreneurship
Danielle Jones
by Danielle Jones
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Staying Motivated When Things Are Tough In Business

Navigating the tumultuous journey of entrepreneurship requires not just resilience but also strategies to stay motivated.
Danielle Jones
by Danielle Jones
Building Brand Loyalty As A Small Business Owner cover
Building Brand Loyalty As A Small Business Owner

Loyal customers are more than just revenue – they’re evidence of a business’s commitment to consistency, value, and respect.
Danielle Jones
by Danielle Jones
Best Bookkeeping Software For Businesses In 2022
Best Bookkeeping Software For Businesses In 2022

When you start a new business you may look at hiring a VA, consider what options there are for a call answering service, or of course, look into your options for software for various parts of your business. This could be for managing your customers, sending out your email newsletters, or it could be for […]
Anita Vickers
by Anita Vickers
Virtual Admin Services For Small Businesses – An Overview
Virtual Admin Services For Small Businesses – An Overview

Virtual admin services is probably a phrase that you have heard a lot in the last 18 months to 2 years, along with remote working, virtual assistant and working from home. But virtual admin support is something that has been around for much longer, with people working as virtual admin assistants for many, many years. […]
Anita Vickers
by Anita Vickers
Top Customer Service Software For Small Teams In 2022
Top Customer Service Software For Small Teams In 2022

Since we covered great ways to deliver customer service this month, we thought this would be the perfect opportunity to take a look at the software you can use to help you manage this part of your business. You could even hire a Virtual Assistant to help you manage this software for you. Delivering great […]
Anita Vickers
by Anita Vickers
10 Ways To Deliver Great Customer Service (With Anita Vickers)
10 Ways To Deliver Great Customer Service (With Anita Vickers)

When running a business, dealing with customers of any kind and being able to deliver great customer service is invaluable to your business. It can take time and dedication but you could have a Virtual PA assist you to take some of the admin of handling customer service off your plate. A great way to […]
Anita Vickers
by Anita Vickers
Remote PA Versus Local PA – Why Hire Online?
Remote PA Versus Local PA – Why Hire Online?

Have you been considering hiring a remote PA with Virtalent? Your business is thriving, and things are going really well, but you are getting busier and busier. You seem to have lost control of your time and instead of spending your time strategising and growing your business, you are getting bogged down with admin. It […]
Anita Vickers
by Anita Vickers
Best Sales Software For Startups In 2022
Best Sales Software For Startups In 2022

When it comes to sales, having brilliant software, well-suited to your business needs, can really make or break a business. A virtual assistant can help you research, set up and manage your software, allowing you to concentrate on growing your business. There are many things to consider when choosing the right software. It is worth […]
Anita Vickers
by Anita Vickers
Four Common Mistakes All Business Owners Make
Four Common Mistakes All Business Owners Make

Running a business isn’t for the faint-hearted. As an entrepreneur, we’re sure you’ve met many people that would like to be in your shoes, but the majority never pursue their dream because they don’t know where to start. Those that are brave enough to become their own boss find they make mistakes along the way. […]
Jennifer Menzies
by Jennifer Menzies