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May 19, 2021
Today is World IBD Day – A day recognised annually on 19-May to help unites people worldwide in their fight against Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, known as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). Why am I sharing this with you? I...
March 29, 2020
Let me start this article by clearly stating I am not a business expert or coach. What I am, is a consumer and small business owner. These tips and ideas, are the information I am looking for to help support...
October 2, 2019
Entrepreneurship is not for everyone! Hard work and long hours are required, especially in the initial stages. Then, as success starts to become more frequent and the next level becomes clearer, outsourcing or delegating becomes almost essential. After all –...
December 29, 2018
Reading online reviews can be extremely useful when searching for a product or service provider. Knowing details of someone else’s experience can sway your decision. A good review can lead to great business sales. A bad review can help a...
November 30, 2018
“Time is more valuable than money. You can get more money, but you can’t get more time.” Jim Rohn Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs wear many hats while operating their businesses. We are often the Head of Marketing, Finance Manager,...
July 21, 2018
When you’re a service-based business owner, your clients are buying your skills or expertise. If you are a one-person show, your success or failure is your responsibility. I’m not the first person to mention these strategies and I probably won’t...
January 18, 2018
A Virtual Assistant is a great addition to your team. They allow your business to get more done in less time. By definition, a Virtual Assistant works remotely to you. This means you may never have the chance to meet...
November 13, 2017
We lost a client recently. For the best possible reason – they outgrew a virtual team! Their business became so successful, they needed a physical presence in the business taking over the support we had provided remotely. While we are...
October 5, 2017
Dear Sam, Congratulations on taking the leap of faith to create your own small business. Many people aspire to create a business and work for themselves. I know this is not something you have ever aspired to. Let me start...
September 7, 2017
Following the recent ABC Series, War on Waste, the topic of less waste has become more popular. It’s frightening to think about the amounts of waste that are accumulating from mankind all over the globe. The War on Waste program...
August 28, 2017
When your business has been steadily growing (and so has your workload) you may be considering the benefits of outsourcing. Should you outsource to an Online Business Manager (OBM) or a Virtual Assistant (VA)? As your business grows your need...
July 30, 2017
Building positive and lasting relationships is key to successful business growth. A strong personal connection, that has developed and grown over time, can lead to greater client satisfaction and genuine referrals. There are many ways to strengthen relationships, but this...
June 28, 2017
You’ve partnered with a Virtual Assistant. Congratulations, so what do you do next? When you understand the benefits in outsourcing to a Virtual Assistant (VA), you also realise your time is valuable. This realisation makes your new partnership even more...
April 4, 2017
Not sure what tasks you can outsource to a Virtual Assistant? While there is no secret formula or list to go by, this infographic may just prompt a few ideas for you. by Sam Spence – Founder & Principal Executive...
March 7, 2017
It’s International Women’s Day tomorrow, and while I have local events to attend to celebrate the day, I took a moment to think about what the day really means to me. The theme this year is “Be Bold For Change.”...
November 7, 2016
While some continue to debate whether climate change exists or not, doesn’t caring for the environment simply mean cleaning up after ourselves? Leaving the world in a better state for the generations to come after us? Here are a few...
November 1, 2016
I want to start this article by stating I am not a Copyright or legal expert, and the contents of this article are purely my own experience, opinions and thoughts. For specific circumstances, we recommend you contact a legal representative...
October 2, 2016
Four years is a lifetime for some! But if we are talking business journeys and it feel like a lifetime or life sentence, you’ve probably chosen the wrong business. We’ve all heard the statistics, many businesses don’t last more than...
September 21, 2016
I’ve just finished listening to a series of webinars as part of an online community of Women Entrepreneurs. As I listened and watched, I took notes on how I can improve, ideas I need to investigate further and action I...
August 25, 2016
I’m a member of a Mastermind Group that has been operating for close to 2 years. Collectively we have more than 100 years of business experience, which has led to; 2 shortlisted businesses in the 2016 Bendigo Business Awards, 2...
June 21, 2016
It seems from the contents of the book to read as a guidebook for entrepreneurs. In fact, Naomi states within the introduction that this book is intended to help your dreams come true on your journey to entrepreneurial freedom. “I...
June 6, 2016
If you’ve never watched the Network 10 TV show Shark Tank, I recommend you do. Particularly if you’re a buddy entrepreneur or a business owner, or your business needs that something! The basis of the show is that business owners...
May 4, 2016
Life is busy! We are constantly taking on more and more, often meaning we are running from event to event, losing sleep and missing out on downtime. If you have children, more than likely you are even busier meeting their...
April 27, 2016
Creating great social media content is crucial for success online. Your content marketing needs to resonate with your target audience, encouraging them to engage and stay connected with you. You need to be true to your brand and allow your...
March 10, 2016
I am a proud Business Chick, so when Emma Isaacs and her team announced Rosie Batty would be the guest speaker for their International Womens Day lunch, I jumped at the opportunity to grab my ticket and be in the...
March 2, 2016
People are often amazed when I mention the annual Australian VA Conference. The next thing that usually comes out of their mouths is something along the lines of “But you work in a virtual world, why do you need to...
February 20, 2016
This article originated from being asked again and again what does a Virtual Assistant actually do! A question most VAs are asked regularly. The tasks and projects we are often asked to complete are usually of the admin nature –...
January 17, 2016
If you would like to get more out of your Instagram account, try our Top Tips. Remember to have fun with your Instagram posts, and follow @execva for more tips. If you enjoyed this post, click here to join our...
January 2, 2016
The summer months are a great time to catch up on your reading. Over the last 3 plus years my library has grown to include several business books. Sometimes I read them from cover to cover, others just the relevant...
December 1, 2015
Do you have a LinkedIn profile, but don’t ‘do’ much with it? Or perhaps you’ve heard about LinkedIn, but have not set yourself up yet. Either way, chances are you’re not using it to its full potential! LinkedIn is a...