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Boost Your Business Efficiency: 6 Key Tasks to Delegate to a Virtual Assistant Today

14th February 2025

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Every entrepreneur hits a ceiling where they simply cannot do it all. If you are buried under admin, missing deadlines, or ignoring your marketing because you are too busy “doing the work,” your growth has stalled. Scaling your business doesn’t always require a physical office or a full-time employee. In this article, we break down six essential areas—from inbox management to credit control—where a Virtual Assistant can reclaim your time and improve your efficiency. Learn how to delegate the tasks that drain you so you can focus on the strategy that grows your business.

Hiring and Working with a Virtual Assistant: A Guide for Business Owners and VAs

2nd August 2024

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Hiring a Virtual Assistant (VA) is an important step in your business growth. A VA can take care of administrative tasks, allowing you to focus on your clients and the work that generates income. To ensure a successful partnership, it’s essential to ask the right questions and for VAs to be ready to provide clear answers.I have been in the VA industry for 12 years, so I understand the ins and outs of this process well. Here’s what you need to know.

Guest Blog By Karen Williams

26th May 2017

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Is your client writing a book? Karen Williams, The Book Mentor, joins us to explain exactly how a VA can support a coach or consultant through the writing, publishing, and marketing process to ensure their book becomes a bestseller.

Creating boundaries with your clients

15th May 2015

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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.

About AMANDA

Amanda Johnson, Founder of VA Training Academy®, Military Veteran, VA Coach Trainer and Mentor - wearing her miniature medals

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.

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Welcome to our refreshed home!

We’ve given VACT’s VA Training Academy® a makeover, but your favourite resources are still here. 

Check it out, update your bookmarks, and let us know what you think of our new look – we’re excited!

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VACT logo - home of the VA training academy, the UK VA Conference and the UK VA Awards

Welcome to our refreshed home!

We’ve given VACT’s VA Training Academy® a makeover, but your favourite resources are still here. 

Check it out, update your bookmarks, and let us know what you think of our new look – we’re excited!

Be sure to explore our updated courses and free resources too. We’ve got awesome new stuff coming that you won’t want to miss.

Thanks for joining us!