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Vital Resources for Virtual Assistants

Ah Google. What would we do without it? For those first embarking on their Virtual Assistant journey, it’s an infinite source of information. Thankfully, for every aspiring VA, there are hundreds of others who have been there, got the t-shirt and found time to write about it. Usually, we write about topics our busy clients […]
Annabel Watters
by Annabel Watters
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8 Success Tips For Entrepreneurs

There’s no doubt that 2020 will go down in history for all the wrong reasons. But there’s one headline that we’re seriously happy to see: one in five Brits have started their own business since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. Not only that, over a quarter are planning to do so in the future. […]
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by Annabel Watters
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Top 11 Call Answering Services For Small Businesses

We know how important customer service is to small businesses. But time spent call answering adds up. Suddenly there aren’t enough hours in the day to focus on anything else, let alone grow your business. Missing the occasional phone call is common enough, but if you’re constantly finding yourself diverting calls to voicemail, you could […]
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by Annabel Watters
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The Remote Work Revolution – A Very Human Argument ✌️

The world is finally working remotely. Sure, it’s taken a deadly global pandemic for us to give it a go, but we have finally made the jump. At long last, we’re embracing the benefits of what technology has been able to offer us for so many years. We’ve swapped a fairly miserable, unproductive commute, for […]
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by Sam Wilson
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Top Tips For Working From Home

Coronavirus has taken the world’s stage this year, dominating headlines. Unfortunately, the way the virus is heading will mean that many people will be faced with the reality of working from home for a period of time. Though some will find this transition an easy one, some will inevitably struggle. Here at Virtalent, we are […]
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by Sam Wilson
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Hiring Virtual Assistants: The Pros And Cons

When making any important business decision, business owners know it is imperative to weigh up the pros and cons. Hiring Virtual Assistants is no different, yet many business owners aren’t too sure what a Virtual Assistant is, or what it is they can do for their company. To give you a helping hand, we have […]
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by Sam Wilson
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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 […]
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by Sam Wilson
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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 […]
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by Sam Wilson
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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 […]
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by Sam Wilson
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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 […]
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by Sam Wilson