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Monthly Archives: June 2011
How to Avoid Fatal Virtual Assistant Website Mistakes
As part of running the UK Association of Virtual Assistants I spend a lot of time researching online and checking other virtual assistant’s website. Occasionally I see an outstanding website, but what I usually see is a whole range of … Continue reading
Investigate insurance and make sure you’re covered
Does you have sufficient insurance cover you for your business activities? It’s important to consider if your household insurance covers you for public liability, particularly if you allow clients to visit your home. In addition you should look at profession … Continue reading
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Plan your time around your body clock and lifestyle
Are you a morning person? Some people work better in the mornings and some are more effective later in the day. What’s your best time? Also consider your household. What’s the normal routine? Does the postman always knock the door … Continue reading
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Schedule your household chores so they don’t interfere with your work schedule
When you work from home make sure you don’t get drawn in to doing all the household chores when you should be working. Now I’m not saying leave a pile of dirty dishes in the sink, or damp washing in … Continue reading
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Set up Specific work times and create boundaries
Although one of the joys of working from home in your own business is that you can work whenever you choose, unless you set specific work times, one of two things will happen. You’ll either spend all day dipping in … Continue reading
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Additional Equipment You Will Need
Consider an all in one printer, scanner and copier as it saves space. You can also get one with an integral fax machine, although you can also use an online fax services from your 0844 number provider or Efax if … Continue reading
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Research and purchase your Computer
When deciding which type of computer to buy, consider how you will be working and which option would be best for you. If you are going to be working away from the office from time to time, you might choose … Continue reading
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Set up professional call handling for when you are away from you desk
Who will answer your telephone if you are on a call or out of the office? There is nothing more likely to loose you a potential client than an unanswered enquiry call. You can’t be at your desk every minute … Continue reading
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Set up your telephone system
Firstly you need to consider if you will use your home telephone number, set up a new line just for business use, perhaps use Skype (providing you have excellent broadband) or register a non geographic or 0844 number that will … Continue reading
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