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Taking a mobile holiday!

Happy 2014 to you!My new year began over at Great Barrier Island (New Zealand), with two fabulous weeks of getting-away-from-it-all on our boat! ...

Christmas wishes from My Virtual Assistant

My Virtual Assistant would like to wish you a wonderful Christmas, lots of New Year's fun and every success for 2014....

Going the extra mile

When your company under promises and over delivers, you will create experiences and memorable moments for your clients that will affect their habits for a lifetime.Do you remember the last time you received a bit more than you expected?...

Three quick tips for business owners

Time and time again I come across instances that could be hindering your business, rather than helping it, so I this month I thought I'd share three simple tips you can put into action straight away....

How to hand out your business cards

Most people keep their business cards in a wallet or handbag, which means when its time to hand their card to a potential client, they have to  rummage around, through loose change, petrol receipts, other business cards, photos of their kids, credit cards and so on.So much for making a great first impression!...

Are you making the most of your smartphone?

Are you making the most of your smart phone for your business, your personal life and even for pleasure?...

Not just websites...

Of course, My Virtual Assistant can create an affordable website for your start-up or existing business, but I can also help you out with a whole lot more......

How does your website stack up?

Happy New Year!The start of a new year is a fantastic time to take a look at your business website.So how does your website stack up?...

Got something you want to tell the world?

Sending out press releases is a great way to get some free business promotion. The only requirement is that your press release has to actually contain information that is newsworthy, and be engaging enough to get people's interest.Has your business recently expanded? Do you have a new product? Have you been involved in some promotional activity such as sponsoring a charity event? Have you or your company recently won an award?Don't keep it to yourself - shout it out to the world, via a press rel...

Yawn! I can't sleep!

Help!  I can't sleep!Sound familiar?So, what's keeping you awake at night..?...

My Virtual Assistant - exclusive offer!

Be honest with yourself - what's preventing you from being a great speaker and taking advantage of all the FREE opportunities to promote your business?...

The art of delegation

Successful delegation involves turning the right tasks over to the right people for the right reasons.It requires you to provide enough information, authority, and resources to get the job done the way it needs to be done.Delegation goes beyond just handing over the job. It includes setting performance expectations, following-up, and providing feedback....

The power of sending a regular business newsletter

Yesterday I received a lovely message from a client in Switzerland.  Part of her message read:"Your work is amazing, and I am always loving reading your newsletters. You are one savvy businesswoman!  I have you in mind for some future projects down the track and I'll be in touch again before too long :)Just know your newsletters are being read and keep you on my mind.  Well done!"...

2012 VA awards finalists announced

My Virtual Assistant is hugely excited to be a finalist for, 'Virtual Service Provider of the Year Award 2012'....

Low cost ways to promote your business

Promoting a business is an ongoing challenge, whether you're just starting out or have been in business for years, here are a few marketing tips that will help you find new customers, without spending a fortune....

Failing gracefully : The secret to startup success

Fear of business failure is always in the back of your mind when you work for yourself, but you can't let it hold you back....

Eight things you didn't know about My Virtual Assistant

So!  You thought you knew everything about My Virtual Assistant, didn't you?Well, here's a list of 8 things you might not know......

Let's get comfy

Recently I treated myself to a new chair for my office.Previously I had a big, heavy, black office chair, which did the trick, but really wasn't 'me', so I decided it was time to get a chair that suited my personality and simply made me feel happy....

My Virtual Assistant celebrates third business birthday!

My Virtual Assistant is three years old today! Wow! I can't believe it's been three years already!...

How to make the most of your year

I recently found some tips on how to work smarter, manage your career and lead a more meaningful life, so I thought I'd share a few of them with you:...

Working from home

Of course, being able to work from home is truly a luxury, envied by many, and something I never thought I would be in a position to do. However, in creating my own work-from-home business, I have discovered a few things about myself....

New Zealand All Blacks win 2011 RWC

Well, the 2011 Rugby World Cup may be over for the next four years, but for me, wonderful memories of it will linger on for many years to come.I was lucky enough to be on a lovely boat right in the middle of Auckland Harbour to watch the opening ceremony fireworks and we couldn't have picked a better spot if we'd tried....

NEXT New Zealand Woman of the Year 2011

Huge, huge congratulations to my wonderful client, Author and Publisher, Jill Marshall, for winning the Arts and Culture category at NEXT New Zealand Woman of the Year Awards 2011, on Thursday 6th October.My Virtual Assistant is proud to have worked with Jill Marshall to create the website for Curly from Shirley....

The importance of testimonials

Displaying comments from happy customers on your website is one of the best ways to build your credibility and show potential customers that you are trustworthy, reliable and an expert in your field.Check out these five valuable tips:...

Get over your fear of public speaking

I thought I would pass on this awesome invitation to you.This is a fantastic opportunity to hear two wonderful speakers/presenters and discover how to overcome your fear of public speaking....