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8 Apr 2016

PA Expo 2016 – 8-9 November

The PA Expo is the only free to attend event in the North of England bringing together executive support professionals from around the UK. The PA Expo 2016 is held at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool on November 8th and 9th 2016. By choosing to attend the event you will be presented with invaluable opportunities to …

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30 Mar 2016

How To Find Clients For Your Virtual Assistant Business

Does this sound familiar? You’re about ready to scream out of frustration, or cry (or both) because: You’re a new virtual assistant and you’re working your butt off to get your first client and you’re feeling defeated You’re a virtual assistant and you have a few clients but for months you’re sitting at this plateau …

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15 Mar 2016

assisted.by Announces New Virtual Assistant Startup Platform my VA company

assisted.by, a Virtual Assistant service provider, announced the upcoming launch of a new platform to support new and existing Virtual Assistants launch, manage and maintain their businesses, my VA company. “Many people love the idea of becoming their own boss,” said assisted.by Managing Director Dan Maby. “The challenge a lot of people face is knowing …

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9 Mar 2016

Office* Show 2016

Taking place at ExCel, London on 11-12 May 2016, office* brings together a world-class training programme and exhibition dedicated to the office professional Network with over 4,000+ like-minded individuals, discover the latest office products and services, and enhance your career development, all in one office* Samantha Cox, Sir Richard Branson’s former EA, joins Keynote line-up. …

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4 Mar 2016

Branding and Marketing Your Virtual Assistant Business

We’ll share some tips around branding and marketing your Virtual Assistant business. A brand is the sum total of the experiences your clients and potential clients have with your virtual assistant company. A strong brand communicates what your VA company does, how it does it, and at the same time, establishes trust and credibility. Your …

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1 Mar 2016

WordPress multisite and Let’s Encrypt SSL

Let’s Encrypt; I’ve never heard of it? What is it? Let’s Encrypt is a free, automated, and open certificate authority (CA), run for the public’s benefit. In short it allows you to generate a free SSL certificate for your website, which once installed will allow you to server your content over an encrypted and secure …

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24 Feb 2016

The PA Show 2-3 March 2016 Olympia London

With doors opening in just one week’s time, The PA Show looks forward to welcoming you at Olympia London. To make the most of your time at the show, have you downloaded The PA Show Mobile app? The app will be the most up-to-date resource, including any updates throughout both days, and it’s the only …

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22 Feb 2016

3 Types of Virtual Assistant Services

Learn how easy it can be to outsource your busy work to virtual assistant services. Outsourcing is the next step in growing your business. By outsourcing busy work, admin tasks or personal to-do lists, you can get more done…and for much less money than you might think. It sounds ideal (think Tim Ferriss’ “Four Hour …

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18 Feb 2016

Contract Details for Web Designers and Developers

Complete your details to download a personalised PDF copy of the Contract for Web Designers and Developers: [gravityform id=”3″ title=”false” description=”false” tabindex=”10″] Important: assisted.by Limited trading as VA Life is not a legal advisor. Generic templates and contracts may fail to meet your needs. Nothing on this website shall be considered legal advice and no relationship is …

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18 Feb 2016

Contract for Web Designers and Developers

Writing a contract If you’re writing a contract between you and your customers it doesn’t have to conform to the seemingly standard format of jargon and complicated legalese. You can be creative. A killer contract will clarify what is expected of both sides and it can also help you to communicate your approach to doing …

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15 Feb 2016

Content Marketing For Your Virtual Assistant Business

Considering your content marketing plan for your virtual assistant company? The general consensus amongst businesses that offer expert services is that consumers are less likely to knock on your door for professional advice, if you provide it for free. A substantial number of the latest marketing studies not only rejects this myth, but also prove …

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5 Feb 2016

What type of entrepreneur are you?

We provide you with an abbreviated version of the E.A.T. (Entrepreneur Aptitude Test) survey developed by Tony Tjan, Richard Harrington and Tsan-Yun Hsieh. The questions will help you begin to understand your dominant traits, but for a full and comprehensive assessment visit HSGL.com.

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