virtual assistant

WHAT IS A VIRTUAL ASSISTANT?

WHAT IS A VIRTUAL ASSISTANT?

No matter the differences in services we offer, the one thing all VAs have in common is that we work virtually.  Answering telephones, replying to emails, sending out newsletters ... anything you can do online, a Virtual Assistant can assist you with.  Gone are the days where your admin support needs to sit with you in your office.

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THE POWER OF SAYING NO

THE POWER OF SAYING NO

I turned down paid work this week.  I agonised over the decision for days.  Can I afford to turn it down?  Can I afford NOT to turn it down?  Will they still like me if I say NO?  Will I lose this potential client forever by saying NO?  I felt so lousy at the thought I might be disappointing someone, that I almost lost my nerve entirely.

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AN OFFER TOO GOOD TO REFUSE .... AND SOME VITAMIN B

AN OFFER TOO GOOD TO REFUSE .... AND SOME VITAMIN B

My Girl Friday is still in it's infancy, we have a veerrrrry long way to go before anyone would dare say it is a super successful business.  However, considering a mere 12 months ago you would have found me knee deep in Master 1's dirty nappies, dealing with Miss 5 transitioning from kindergarten to school (yes - there were tears shed, embarrassingly mine were in front of the Head Teacher), together with my ridiculously low energy levels, I think my first year in business has been a rip roaring success.

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