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A No-Nonsense Guide to Hashtags for Your VA Business

22nd April 2026

Mastering hashtags is essential for any Virtual Assistant looking to grow their online presence. This ten-step guide provides a direct, practical strategy for identifying, categorising, and using hashtags to reach your target audience and boost your business visibility.

Top 5 misconceptions on blogging for your VA business

21st April 2026

Many Virtual Assistants write blogs for their clients but neglect their own websites. This article dismantles the five most common misconceptions about blogging, from technical fears to time management, and explains why a consistent blog is vital for VA business growth.

Your Mindset For Networking

20th April 2026

Networking nerves are often just excitement in disguise. This article challenges the common fears Virtual Assistants face when entering a room of strangers and provides a no-nonsense mindset shift to help you build confident, lasting professional relationships.

Blogging ideas for a VA

20th April 2026

Stop making your blog about you and start making it about your clients. Blogging is a vital tool for Virtual Assistants to provide genuine value, build relationships, and solve client problems. By shifting your focus from self promotion to servant leadership, you can generate endless content ideas that resonate with your target audience and grow your business.

Why the VA Power Hour is a Business Essential

19th April 2026

A VACT Power Hour is a sixty-minute deep dive designed to solve your most pressing business challenges. Whether you need to fix a system, refine your growth strategy, or shift your mindset from employee to business owner, this session provides the expert insight needed to get unstuck and back on track.

Working from home – the good, the bad and the boundaries

19th April 2026

The dream of working in your pyjamas is often very different from the reality of running a business from your spare room. While the flexibility is life changing, the lack of boundaries from friends and family can be a struggle. I am sharing the honest good and bad points of working from home to help you prepare for the transition.

The Discovery Call Checklist

19th April 2026

Preparing for discovery calls is vital for any professional Virtual Assistant. This guide covers the essential questions potential clients will ask, from fee structures and contracts to modern concerns like AI usage, data privacy, and insurance. Learn how to lead with authority and ensure a perfect client fit every time.

10 easy steps to improve your positivity and confidence as a VA

18th April 2026

Confidence for Virtual Assistants shouldn’t rely on external validation or past appraisals. This guide provides ten practical, direct steps to help you build internal trust, stay focused on results, and surround yourself with the right influences to grow your business with authority.

An Interview with Clare Farthing

18th April 2026

“If it is to be, it’s up to me.” After facing redundancy twice in one year, Clare Farthing traded the corporate world for the New Forest coast to launch her own business. In this “Wednesday Wisdom” feature, the 2016 Best Newcomer VA award-winner discusses the importance of having a “Success Buddy,” the transition from VA to Business Coach, and why treating your business like a professional venture, rather than a hobby, is the ultimate key to long-term success.

The Rise of the Self-Employed Woman

18th April 2026

Self-employment in the UK has seen a 36% increase in female business ownership since 2015. From career changers to those avoiding traditional retirement, women are choosing the Virtual Assistant path to gain control over their time, income, and professional security.

About AMANDA

Amanda Johnson is not just a mentor; she is a catalyst for transformation in the Virtual Assistant industry, helping professionals not only start but scale their businesses to new heights. Her dedication to her clients’ success is matched only by her commitment to integrity, honesty, and empowerment.