The biggest mistakes people make when they outsource to a VA December 12, 2023 So, you’ve made a decision, you are going to outsource some of your tasks to a Virtual Assistant (VA). You’ve found someone work with. How… Read more
How to brief a VA November 24, 2023 Once you’ve decided to work with a virtual assistant (VA) the first thing you need to do is brief them. And you will no doubt… Read more
My regular week September 29, 2023 I thought I’d share what my regular week looks like. I use a Bullet Journal (BUJO), and whilst mine might not be quite as pretty… Read more
My top 5 tips to delegate effectively July 27, 2023 Do you feel stressed and overloaded? If so, then maybe you need to improve the confidence you have in your delegation skills. Being able to… Read more
Why I work for myself as a Virtual Assistant June 30, 2023 So what it is it that working for myself gives me that (I think) I might not get from working for someone else? My ‘Why?’… Read more
How to Delegate (or ‘the art of delegation’) June 26, 2023 We all know how beneficial it is to delegate but it’s also pretty hard for most people to do. So why is it so hard… Read more
What tasks can you outsource to a Virtual Assistant (VA)? June 7, 2023 There are lots of blogs out there listing the hundreds of tasks you can outsource to a VA. This is not another one of those.… Read more
The Pros and Cons of taking on a Virtual Assistant (VA) vs. Employing Staff April 29, 2023 When your business begins to grow, you might need more help to manage it. You have two options: either hire a virtual assistant (VA) or… Read more
What to look for in a VA March 24, 2023 So you are overworked. Your to-do list isn’t getting any shorter. Some days in fact you feel you are only ever adding to your list… Read more
Why Oyster Flame? February 24, 2023 I am Jean, a Virtual Assistant (VA). My company is called Oyster Flame. So why Oyster Flame I hear you cry? Why not JWVA Services,… Read more
Top Time Saving Tips February 1, 2023 Are you a lark or night owl? Do you know when your most productive time of the day is? You may know instinctively, if not,… Read more
Doing too much? June 6, 2022 Are you a fan of Call the Midwife? It’s not on the TV at the moment of course, but I have spotted on social media… Read more
