Blog - My Virtual Assistant

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

30/3/2020

My Virtual Assistant, working from home since 2009!

What a crazy world we are living in at the moment.

I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge what's happening in New Zealand and around the world.

Like you, I have been watching as the Coronavirus Pandemic has unfolded, and it has been a topic of discussion everywhere I go.

Website blockages

6/3/2020

Getting a website for your business can feel overwhelming

When it comes to getting a website for your business, especially when you are in the early stages of setting up your business, chances are it all feels a little overwhelming.

And even if you’ve been in business for a while and you already have a website, when was the last time you took a good hard look at it?

Networking at it's finest - it really does work!

2/9/2019

Accountified

Being part of a networking group like Venus, is definitely great for a business owner.

Whether you're a start-up business or been around for yonks, the connections you make can last for a very long time.

When I launched My Virtual Assistant, back in 2009, I hadn't ever heard about networking groups, and if I had I didn't give them much thought because I'd never need to find my own clients before.

Having a go at video!

13/5/2019

Marion Jackson, My Virtual Assistant - having a go at video

After receiving some awesome feedback from people who receive My Virtual Assistant's monthly newsletter, I decided to dig out my old, but never used, selfie-stick and have a go at making a video.

My Virtual Assistant celebrates 10 years in business

13/3/2019

My Virtual Assistants celebrates 10 years in business

13 March 2019

My Virtual Assistant celebrates TEN YEARS IN BUSINESS!

We are excited to announce the winner of our 10th Birthday Competition...

Why I love doing what I do, so much

16/11/2018

office desk

The other day I was chatting with an acquaintance and they asked my why I love doing what I do, so much.

My initial reaction was to laugh-out-loud and say, ‘for the money, of course!’

Who is your business celebrity?

7/11/2018

question

If your business was a celebrity, who would it be?

Which celebrity personality would you identify with your business?

This was a question asked of My Virtual Assistant recently, and after some thought, this is what I came up with...

Woohoo! It's here and it's live!

10/8/2018

My Virtual Assistant launches a brand new website for... My Virtual Assistant!

My Virtual Assistant is excited and proud to announce the launch of a brand sparkling new website!

All websites could do with a revamp or a big birthday every now and again, and My Virtual Assistant's own website was no exception.

How to gain Facebook likes for your business page

31/5/2018

Getting people to 'like' your brand new Facebook business page isn't as easy as people think and in many cases it can be a rather slow process to grow your followers.

Here are a few things you can try...

Another year in business

13/3/2018

celebration

Thirteen March 2018 marks another year in business for My Virtual Assistant - and that makes it 9 years so far!

Crikey, how time flies!

Over the years, the promise of friendly customer service has never waivered and neither has the importance of providing my wonderful clients with valuable business support for things like newsletters, brochure/flyer design, editing/ proofreading, and more.