Business Mindset

VA Desk Based Working Pain Map

26th March 2025

In February 2025, Alison Thomson – The Safety Elf delivered a Lunch and Learn session for members of the VA Training Academy® 0 VA Membership. As part of that session, we created a collective pain map and Alison took that map away to create a guest blog around the pain points we identified and discussed.

Amanda in Your Backpocket

4th March 2025

Feeling stuck in your business? Overwhelmed by your to-do list? Sometimes, all you need is a focused burst of support to propel you forward. That’s why I’m thrilled to introduce Back Pocket Coaching Days – a powerful, intensive coaching experience designed to give you the clarity, strategy, and momentum you need to succeed.

Has AI changed what you need to put in your contracts?

28th February 2025

While everyone is enthusiastically adopting AI there are things that you need to have in your contracts with clients and your contracts with your team to be transparent and safe in how AI is used. In this guest blog post from Annabel Kaye of KoffeeKlatch we explore what you need to be aware of.

5 Ways Virtual Assistants Can Mitigate Risk When Using AIrisk

23rd February 2025

This is a guest blog from Clare Veal of Aubergine Legal. Exceptionally good at administration and highly competent in a wide range of tasks and functions, Virtual Assistants are ideally suited to taking on a number of tasks without the need for in-depth direction from their clients. However, in the past year or two, we’ve seen another productivity-enhancing development – Artificial Intelligence, otherwise known as AI. Actually, since we’re on the subject of time-saving we’ll be using the abbreviations VA (Virtual Assistant) and AI (artificial intelligence) in this AI guide for VAs.

Conquer Imposter Syndrome and Thrive

7th February 2025

Feeling like a fraud? Like you’re just winging it and everyone’s about to find out? You’re not alone. Imposter syndrome is incredibly common, especially for virtual assistants navigating the challenges of running their own businesses. It’s that nagging feeling that you’re not good enough, that your successes are down to luck, and that you’re about to be exposed as a phoney. But here’s the good news: you can overcome it.

Benefits of Attending Trade Shows as a Virtual Assistant

25th January 2025

Trade shows remain an invaluable resource for business growth, offering a unique blend of networking, learning, and marketing opportunities. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a budding entrepreneur, these events can significantly impact your business trajectory. Let’s explore why attending trade shows should be a priority for your business strategy.

How to stay accountable with our goals

12th January 2025

Setting and achieving goals is a cornerstone of success in any business, especially for virtual assistants. As a seasoned VA coach and mentor with years of industry experience, I’ve seen firsthand how weekly accountability can be a game-changer in staying on track and propelling your business forward.

Should a VA sign a clients contract?

31st December 2024

As an independent business owner, it is your job to provide a contract (your ts and cs) and set out the basis on which you do business. However, when it comes to clients giving you access to personal data they have collected about their prospects, customers, team or suppliers it is their job as a data controller to give you written instructions in the form of a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) telling you (the data processor) what you may do with information they share with you, why, and how to secure it and use it.

Can Kirmada Reduce a Virtual Assistant’s Overwhelm?

18th December 2024

Kirmada were a sponsor of the UK VA Conference 2024 and I have invited Adam and Rik to write guest blog posts for the wider VA community to share about their product, the productivity tool Kirmada. This is the first in that series from Adam. Working closely with virtual assistants means we hear the issues which plague them. Cash flows, overwhelming to-do lists, missed time recording, team management, and more, are all at the forefront of their responsibilities. And this is before they’ve actually done any client work. And while VA’s pride themselves in being able to reduce their clients’ workloads and stress, the VA themselves often end up feeling overwhelmed.

Potential of Discovery Calls: A Two-Way Journey for Virtual Assistants

11th December 2024

Are you a new Virtual Assistant eager to get your first client and keep hearing others talk about the benefit of the Discovery Call? Maybe you are thinking what the hell is a Discovery call? These dynamic and interactive conversations offer a mutual exploration for both you and your potential clients. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the world of discovery calls, highlighting their benefits as a two-way process. So let’s embark on this journey together!

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.