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The search for the right Virtual Assistant can be tedious… not to mention, costly! Business owners like you are busy people – you mightn’t always be able to afford taking time off in search of a virtual staff. Not to mention, there’s no guarantee of success when you strike out on your own. If you’ve […]

Here’s something to think about during your next trip overseas or interstate flight: how much of your journey is being automated? Believe it or not, most of the time it’s not your pilot running the show, but the autopilot! While the public might not be ready to accept planes that completely fly themselves, one thing […]

Here’s one piece of advice that I urge all business owners to think long and hard about: delegation is not a dirty word. In fact, in my opinion the ability to assign tasks to others is one of the attributes of a good leader! You’re the business owner, after all. You shouldn’t have to waste […]

No-one said finding the perfect virtual assistant would be easy! But many businesses quit the search way too early thanks to a handful of negative experiences. As a Melbourne virtual assistant provider, we’ve had many clients come to us with reservations or negative experiences colouring their expectations. It’s never too late to find the ideal […]

As one of Australia’s leading virtual assistant service providers, we’re pretty confident we have a good grip on what makes a successful remote virtual staff member. We’ve matched hundreds of candidates who have what it takes to be successful remote workers with roles that fit their skills and personalities. Of course, some people are more suited […]

According to the Australian government, 3.5 million Aussies are opting to work from home accounting for a full third of the workforce, up from 20%. Only recently has telecommuting been possible on this scale, thanks to the digital revolution. And as a relatively new phenomenon, many of us lack the experience or know-how to make […]

No responses to your emails. Work hours don’t match up. Long response times. Sounding familiar so far? One of the hurdles many business owners struggle with when taking on virtual staff is the issue of “handling” their virtual team. With thousands of kilometers and several time zones separating you from your team, managing everyone effectively […]

The rise of technology – video chat, cloud services and so on – has revolutionised the way we run businesses and the way we work. In particular, it has ushered in a revolution in remote working – now it’s entirely possible to work for years without setting foot in an office building! As a business […]

Let’s be honest here: not all of us were meant to spend our lives in the confines of an office.   Apart from little everyday stresses – rush hour traffic comes to mind – I always felt like spending the usual 9-5 cooped up in a cramped office just wasn’t for me. However, since leaving […]