Blog Posts

Have you really looked at your website lately?

4/12/2017

As I write, My Virtual Assistant has built over 70 websites and it saddens me when I open up a website which has so obviously been 'home-made' by the business owner or built for them by a friend or family member.

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Something to celebrate

13/3/2017

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Over the last 8 years My Virtual Assistant has written articles for VA training manuals, been interviewed on national television, sponsored various fundraising events, appeared in magazines and newspapers, won an award, launched over 60 websites, rebranded the business and answered hundreds of questions from potential VA's about becoming a VA.

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What I learnt on my holiday

25/1/2017

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As its already the end of January, you may have been back at work for at least a week or two already and the Christmas/New Year break might feel like it was a while ago, but I thought I'd share a little 'reinforcing' lesson I learnt during my holiday.

You may already know, my partner and I are keen boaties and as we hadn’t been out on our boat since June we were very excited to leave on Boxing Day.

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'Free' ways to increase your website's search engine rankings

17/6/2016

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Even if you pay lots of money to an SEO company, there isn’t a 100% guaranteed method to get your website to rank high on search engines, but there are some things you can do to help increase your rankings.

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Ever wondered why you need a website?

8/6/2016

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Usually, the worst reason for doing something is ‘because everyone else is doing it.’

However, when it comes to trying to sell your product or service, this is not always the case.

If you don't have a website you are not promoting your business where your competition is advertising, so you'll find yourself left behind.

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The humble photograph

21/3/2016

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I was chatting with someone the other day who was expressing their despair at the decline of the photo album. "Looking at photos on a computer screen will never be the same as flipping through an album that you can hold in your hand."

I agree. It won't ever be the same.

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Another year and still going strong!

11/3/2016

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My Virtual Assistant celebrates 7 YEARS IN BUSINESS on 13 March 2016!

Massive thanks to my family, friends, colleagues and fabulous networking team for all your support, and of course, to my AMAZING clients - I couldn't have done it without you!

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New Zealand All Blacks win 2015 RWC

2/11/2015

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It's Monday 2 November, the day after New Zealand All Blacks won the 2015 Rugby World Cup, at Twickenham, England - and I'm still buzzing with happiness!

It's been a tremendous event, with many of the ‘underdog’ teams producing outstanding results. Everyone fell in love with Japan when they beat South Africa, such a surprising win, resulting with tears from players and spectators from both sides as the game ended.

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'Raise It' for Hilz - fundraising luncheon

28/8/2015

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Lovely message of thanks, from Christine and Tony Bull, owners of The Lounge. (Click to enlarge)

Wow! What a privilege and a pleasure for My Virtual Assistant to be on the VIP table for The Lounge's amazing 'Raising It For Hilz' fundraising luncheon, held on Sunday 23 August.

We not only sat with incredibly interesting people, we were treated to outstanding service and enjoyed every mouthful of our SIX course lunch, with fabulous wines to match each course.

I even discovered a new, delicious chardonnay (Babich Irongate 2013), which has now been added to my list of faves!

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It didn't kill me and now I am stronger

19/8/2015

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Venus Howick networking group of awesome ladies

Back in March I posted about facilitating my first Venus networking meeting.

Well, today was my last meeting and I have to say, looking back, it was a much more enjoyable experience that I thought it was going to be.

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