Blog – Page 40 – VA Training Academy®

Evernote – the online notebook

17th July 2015

Evernote remains a powerful tool for Virtual Assistants looking to centralise their research and meeting notes. This review explores how to use its tagging, clipping, and linking features to improve your business efficiency and organisation.

An interview with Nicola Ratcliffe

23rd June 2015

Successful global brands like Apple, Google, and Twitter prove that collaboration is the foundation of greatness. By building authentic relationships and sharing ideas openly, Virtual Assistants can move beyond solo working to create a supportive professional network that fosters long-term business growth.

Falling in Love with Social Media – Guest Blog from Julia Roberts

14th June 2015

Many Virtual Assistants feel daunted by the ever-changing world of social media. Julia Roberts, founder of Your Virtual Office PA, shares her straight-talking journey from being terrified of Twitter to winning awards for her digital confidence. If you are feeling overwhelmed, her story is the nudge you need to stop overthinking and start doing.

How to deal with procrastination

12th June 2015

Procrastination in a Virtual Assistant business often masquerades as being busy with low priority tasks. This guide explores how to identify your avoidance patterns, prioritise effectively, and take decisive action to ensure your business remains productive and professional.

Creating boundaries with your clients

15th May 2015

In the VA world, we often think that being “always on” makes us more valuable. In reality, it just makes us a commodity. True servant leadership isn’t about being a door mat; it’s about providing the best possible service within a professional framework. When you set boundaries, you aren’t being “difficult” — you are being a professional.

How to manage more than one client diary and avoid overwhelm

8th May 2015

Diary management is a core VA skill, but managing five different schedules is a different ball game. From delegate access to syncing tools, here is how to stay on top of the chaos and remain the “straight-talking” professional your clients need.

Featured VA – Lynsey Cowan – Elite VA

1st May 2015

What’s for you, won’t go past you.” After 15 years climbing the corporate ladder from the mailroom to the CEO’s office, Lynsey Cowan took a leap of faith into the world of Virtual Assistance. Now, she specializes in supporting the “creative and crazy” worlds of life coaches, authors, and motivational speakers. From dodging near-miss typos in newsletters to being rewarded with spa days for her quick-thinking event management, Lynsey shares why networking is the lifeblood of a new business and why she never lets a person over 6 feet tall walk in front of her.

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.