I’ve been told I need a VA, but I don’t even know what that is!

A Virtual Assistant is an experienced professional who provides administrative, technical, or creative services to clients virtually. Usually coming from well-rounded backgrounds, VA’s tend to be a “jack-of-all-trades”, often wearing many hats and seemingly able to complete a variety of tasks with adeptness and flexibility.

We all have 24 hours in a day, but it’s the same old story – there just never seems to be enough time to get things done! Like a rat on a hamster wheel, it feels like you’re running rampant but never really getting ahead. Same story, every day.

Even with the best of intentions (the best lists, the best schedules, the best goals), it’s often the little bits of essential admin that can keep us from truly steaming ahead. It’s not that the admin is particularly difficult – it’s just that it takes up so much time, which we already established is the one thing that we can never find enough of.

Has anyone ever said to you – “You need a VA!” For many of you reading this, I bet you looked at that person like they had two heads! If anyone had said to me 10 years ago that I would eventually be running my own VA agency, my response would have been – a “what” agency?! I’m terrible with acronyms at the best of times (I know this because I have a teenage daughter who speaks in acronyms), so learning about the world of VA’s was quite intriguing for me. Thanks to COVID, virtual assistants experienced a huge surge in popularity, as countries went into lockdown. The world shifted, businesses were forced to adapt, and people basically realised that the majority of us can all work from home quite successfully, albeit almost better than we do working from an office.

So what is a VA?

A Virtual Assistant is an experienced professional who provides administrative, technical, or creative services to clients virtually. Usually coming from well-rounded backgrounds, VA’s tend to be a “jack-of-all-trades”, often wearing many hats and seemingly able to complete a variety of tasks with adeptness and flexibility. This is especially great for those businesses who need someone to look after their admin, but aren’t in a position or aren’t wanting to take on an employee. Essentially, your VA becomes an extension of your business, fitting in with your schedule to help you meet your deadlines in line with your needs.

Need someone to type up your meeting minutes or do your data entry? Create a presentation or write your reports? Chase outstanding debtors? Answer your incoming reception calls or handle your sales calls? Manage your diary and travel arrangements or schedule your appointments? Manage your social media or just your life in general?

A virtual assistant can do all of these things – and more!

Regardless of what kind of business you own, a virtual assistant can be a key component to you achieving success. How? By giving you the one thing that we all crave the most – Time. Time to meet with new clients. Time to grow and develop your team. Time to start those new initiatives that have been put on the backburner. Time to focus on whatever it is that you do best.

So, let us help you be the best that you can be. Call Victoria Eve. & Co. on 02 7229 5925.

2023 in Review – Lesson 3

I’ve been told that one of my best traits is that I always see the good in people. I’m that person who will put a positive spin on your negative self-talk because I can see your potential. However, this trait has also been seen as a liability, which can make me an...

2023 In Review – Lesson 2

My parents came from a country where poverty was and still is a harsh reality. So, unlike my peers, for whom food is often associated with pleasure & indulgence, for my parents, it was strictly seen as a necessity. I vividly remember being scolded for leaving even...

2023 in Review – Lesson 1

I’m not going to lie - 2023 was tough. Victoria Eve. & Co. had some highs, but there were some big lows. 60% of businesses fail in the first 3 years. In 2023, I thought we were going to be part of that statistic. But it’s 2024, and we are still here! Over the...

Strategies for Financial Success

Ensuring the financial stability and success of your business is crucial for any entrepreneur or business owner. A critical aspect of achieving this is establishing a structured approach to compensating yourself as an integral part of your business's long-term...

5 Steps to Creating Efficient Business Procedures!

Want to run your business more efficiently and stay sane?

Digital Marketing Is The Superhero Costume For Your Business

Digital marketing is like a superhero costume for your business. It may not give you the power of flight or super strength, but it can make your business fly to new heights and become stronger than ever before.

2022 – A Year In Retrospect.

Fresh out of Covid lockdowns and straight into the fire pit of a potential World War III and a worldwide recession. You can’t say that the human race doesn’t like a challenge, and what a challenge 2022 turned out to be.

Can A Virtual Assistant Outperform An Office Worker?

Virtual assistants (or VAs) have fast become an integral part of operations for many businesses since the COVID-19 pandemic, helping companies stay afloat, transition to remote settings, and prepare contingency plans. While some businesses are starting to transition employees “back to the office,” many argue that the efficiency and effectiveness of employees are more productive working remotely than in the office. 

Struggling To Land Your First Client?

Don't worry! We all start in the same place, we at Victoria Eve. & Co. definitely did. It can be incredibly daunting and sometimes quite difficult as a new Virtual Assistant to find your first client and get your business off the ground. Fortunately, because we...

Staying On Top Of Your Socials During The Silly Season.

Watching social media’s constant ebb and flow over the holidays can be incredibly entertaining. However, as a content creator, all the extra excitement can bring challenges. Due to the saturation of content on social media platforms during the holiday season, maintaining your foothold in the algorithm requires your digital voice to be active and consistent to avoid getting lost in the sea of festivity.