Do you find yourself trying, but failing, to remember everything that needs to be done? Would you like a to-do list that is portable, flexible, and compatible on Mac and Windows? Read on to find how, with OneNote, this can be done. Fred feels stressed! He...
Hiring staff can be a lengthy and costly process. Here, I discuss what are the benefits of hiring a Virtual Assistant rather than an employed member of staff. Many business owners feel overwhelmed with the many roles they have to undertake to effectively run and manage...
You may have read about my first steps into Networking in my blog “Launching into Networking with a bang!” Here I describe my first experiences of networking via Twitter. Since then a lot has changed… I have begun face-to-face networking and over the last few months, I...
At KDVA we deliver outstanding customer service. Not every organisation achieves this… At KDVA we strive to deliver outstanding customer service. This is achieved by listening to clients, finding out their needs and creating a strategy to deliver this. A few weeks ago, my family and I were...
Planning a party can be a stressful time, especially if you have other commitments such as a full time job or have a family. To arrange a successful party or indeed any event, planning is key. You need to consider a range of factors to ensure...
I find the concept of Networking quite daunting. Not because I’m not confident but just because I’ve not had that much experience. When starting KDVA I knew that I would need to promote my services and word of mouth recommendation is key. Networking can help you make...
What's the best thing about running a business? Seeing your business grow. But, how clearly can you see? You might find that you're spending a good deal of time on business admin. Planning meetings, writing correspondence, organising your diary etc. Whilst this is critical to any business operation,...
I have always been envious of others who work for themselves, I just didn’t realise that I had skills that meant I could have my own business too. With two children under 10, I am limited to the hours I can work without having to spend...
Hi there, If you are reading this then you’ve found my super new website and you are interested in hiring a Virtual Assistant or VA. What is a Virtual Assistant? “A virtual assistant (typically abbreviated to VA, also called a virtual office assistant) is generally self-employed and provides...