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6 Apps to Organise Your Time (And Get More productive)
As a business owner, it must be difficult to keep on top of everything that needs to be done. You have work tasks, domestic duties and social events. All of which impacts on your overall productivity. What I need is an extra 6 hours in the day. Alas, this may be a little too ambitious. Therefore it may be worth
How to Get A Virtual Assistant That Works For You
The sales are coming in, your work is mounting but you are struggling to find the time to fit it all in. What do you do next? Hire some help of course. When your time is being squeezed you need to generate some more hours by passing off those tasks that are not income generating. This is where a Virtual
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 network with other small business
6 Benefits to Justify the Cost of a Virtual Assistant
In today’s modern world we have access to many different pools of talent at the touch of a button. Gone are the days of long drawn out hiring processes. Searching the local area for the talent you can only hope is there. You now have access to the whole country’s talent pool from your desk. One of the greatest ways
We’ve launched a free 1 hour trial!
We are delighted to announce that we now offer a 1 hour free trial of Virtalent’s Virtual Assistant service. We have held back from doing this for a number of years. “What are our customers going to learn from just an hour’s worth of work?” we used to say. But, why not? A free hour may just be a little
Virtalent: the Story Behind Our Name
Our team often get asked why we are called “Virtalent” or even, “how do I pronounce it?”. Today I wanted to explain the meaning and relevance of our brand name to our mission as a company in the Virtual Assistant industry. Names have been around since the times of the cavemen as a way to categorise and understand the world around
Working From Home: Our Top Tips To Overcome These Challenges
Working from home can be a liberating and rewarding experience, but can also be a challenge for many entrepreneurs and professionals. You may have your home office set up complete with all the essentials you need to get your head down and do some work, but working from home can also be a lonely experience at times if you do not
Under The Spotlight: Karina Melvin, Artful Eating
Each month we showcase some of the fantastic stories our community of business owners and professionals have to share. Over the past month or two, the team at Virtalent have been working intensively to support Karina Melvin, Founder of Artful Eating, who recently signed up to use the Virtalent platform. Over this period we are proud to have been able to accommodate all
Learning About Effective Marketing From Your Competitors
While it might seem sensible to put your nose to the grindstone and keep going no matter what, stepping back and taking a look at your competitors and what they are up to can be extremely beneficial. If you want to learn what effective marketing is in your industry or sector, then borrowing a few tips from the top performers
The Importance of Having a Business Mentor
The importance of having a business mentor cannot be underestimated. Most successful businessmen and women will readily admit they would not have got where they are today without good advice and support. A mentor provides more than just helpful tips. They get to know you deep down and can guide you through difficult times to profitable success. As American businessman,
