Business Development

Are you working on the wrong priorities?

26th February 2021

Working from home often leads to a blur between being “busy” and being “productive.” If you find yourself stressed despite a full schedule, you are likely working on the wrong priorities. Here is how to audit your business and align your tasks with your actual goals.

How to prepare your VA business for 2021

28th December 2020

s your VA business ready to hit the ground running, or are you just limping across the finish line? The end of the year is a “double-edged sword” for Virtual Assistants—half of us are drowning in client holiday prep, while the other half are watching the calendar wind down. But a year-end review is only valuable if it fuels a concrete action plan. From reconnecting with your “Big Why” to mapping out your first 90-day goals, it’s time to move beyond simple reflection. Discover how to use this transitional period to tidy your physical and mental space, get ahead on content, and strategically position your business for its most successful year yet.

The Comprehensive Guide to VA Productivity – Guest Blog – Oriel Partners

18th August 2020

How do Virtual Assistants manage several clients at once without losing their minds? It all comes down to discipline and organisation. In this post, we explore why you should tackle your “dreaded” tasks first, how to dress for the job you want, and the vital importance of keeping your client data secure while working from your own living room.

How To Be Busy Without Burnout

15th March 2017

The 21st-century habit of perpetual busyness is the quickest route to burnout. This post explores practical anti-burnout strategies, including the Pomodoro technique for focused productivity, the importance of accurate task timing, and the power of setting firm boundaries on what you will and won’t do to maintain long-term business sustainability.

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.

Critical Considerations when Goal Setting as a VA

7th January 2015

Are you just going through the motions? Setting goals is the difference between having a hobby and running a successful VA business. Here is how to aim high, stay accountable, and actually achieve what you set out to do.

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.