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How To Use A Virtual Assistant Effectively

Finding yourself a Virtual Assistant is the first step to building a far more productive, less stressful working day. Yet actually knowing how to use a Virtual Assistant properly – understanding the steps you need to get the most out of the relationship – can be an entirely different animal. What practical guidance do you […]

by Sam Wilson

What Does A Marketing Assistant Do?

If you’ve ever asked yourself the questions “what is a marketing assistant?” or “what does a marketing assistant do?”, you’re not alone. It’s a varied role which can cover a wide range of tasks, and require a broad spectrum of different skills. In this guide, we’ll discuss exactly what defines a marketing assistant, explore what […]

by Sam Wilson

5 Clever Ways To Manage Email Overload

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when faced with a ‘manic inbox’. That’s why learning to manage email overload is key: not only is it frustrating to spend so much time in your inbox, but we can often lose track of important conversations or even open the email in the rush – get distracted, forget to […]

by Sam Wilson

Become A Digital Nomad: Prepare Your Business For Remote Working

More business owners than ever are turning to a remote working lifestyle, in the quest to become a digital nomad and gain a whole lot of freedom. They’re trading a rainy commute to an expensive, cramped Regus office in Wimbledon (feeling more like the 9-5 they thought they’d left behind), for a peaceful stroll into […]

by Sam Wilson

Spotlight: How Virtalent Helped Neil Grow Fast-Break Consulting

Whether you’re an independent consultant, CEO or startup founder, a UK based Virtual Assistant from Virtalent can help you grow your company and enjoy a better work-life balance. How? By taking care of all those small-but-essential tasks that just don’t make the best use of your time. We are proud to be supporting our clients […]

by Annabel Watters

What Is A Virtual Marketing Assistant?

As an entrepreneur or small business owner you’re probably used to doing everything yourself. But when your business really starts to take off it’s imperative that you keep building on that momentum. One way you could do this is to find a Marketing VA. But what exactly is a Virtual Marketing Assistant? If you want […]

by Annabel Watters

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 […]

by Sam Wilson

How To Write A Marketing Strategy In 8 Simple Steps

There comes a point in every entrepreneur’s journey where just winging their marketing no longer cuts the mustard. You’ve done pretty well up to now, sure, but you’re ready to take your business to the next level. And that means getting serious about marketing and learning how to write a marketing strategy. Why? Because planning […]

by Sam Wilson

How To Finance Your Small Business – Our Tips On Scaling Up

Finding a way to finance your small business as it grows, gradually transforming it from a tiny seedling into a thriving brand that touches on the lives of hundreds, then thousands, of people, is tough. It’s probably the most challenging thing you’ve done. Ever. But there is an easier way. Instead of keeping your costs […]

by Sam Wilson

Collaborating With Your Virtual Team

Virtual team collaboration. If you’re an entrepreneur hiring your first Virtual Assistant, or a small business owner with a team scattered far and wide, then you’ll know how challenging it is. And how important it is to get right. As the trend for remote working increases, so too does the need for a shift in […]