5 Killer Skills Every Social Media Manager Must Have
It takes a lot to become an effective social media manager. It requires creativity, while being analytical at the same time. You need to be focused, organised, creative and always up to date with the latest trends. Social engagement is the core of social media management, so if you want [...]
5 Ways to Overcome Writer’s Block
Writer’s block happens to the best of us. You stare at your computer for ages hoping to come up with words but all you get is a blank page and a blinking cursor. You try to compose a few phrases but can’t seem to finish your sentences. You type something [...]
Reputation Management
Reputation Management, sometimes referred to as social media reputation management, is the process of influencing the public’s perception about an individual or organisation’s identity. It is a term originally used by PR companies, but with the emergence of social media, shaping a brand’s or person’s image online has become an [...]
Tips for Better Communication for VAs
Communication plays an important role not just in a virtual office setting, but in all aspects of life! Being able to communicate effectively allows you to fully express yourself – a way to connect with others who are like you, and demonstrate who you are and why you are here. [...]
Achieve your New Year’s Resolutions with a Virtual Assistant
When business owners make New Year’s resolutions, most of them relate to time management. Even the most motivated business owner is restricted by the time they have available. Common resolutions are ‘become more organised’, ‘improve my social media marketing’, and even ‘work less so I can spend more time with [...]
Tools for Creating Stunning Social Media Graphics
In recent years, more and more business owners have utilised the power of social media to leverage their business. Take Facebook for example, every single day you’ll find a tonne of social media graphics on your feed advertising a company in a unique and creative way. Compelling visuals make lasting [...]
Valuable SEO Statistics
We have a large number of Virtual Assistants here at the Virtual Assistant Team who improve our client's digital marketing strategies with SEO (Search Engine Optimisation). Here is a valuable infographic that our VA's love that was put together by SEO Tribunal. Check it out: Understanding SEO in 2018
Exercises for People who sit at a Computer
Sitting for long hours at a desk can cause a lot of muscle tension and backache, which can later lead to a number of health issues including poor body posture and muscle pain. For virtual assistants, working in front of the computer for at least 8 hours a day can [...]
Connecting Within Your Digital World
Effective communication and social interaction are vital to developing and maintaining healthy relationships. Some people view working digitally as a ‘lonely endeavour’. Quite the contrary; just because you’re not physically within someone’s environment doesn’t mean you can’t connect. Online workers build a connection with peers through a variety of digital [...]
How to Avoid the Dreaded CC Email Mistake
As you know, an email is an incredibly powerful tool for sending information across the globe. It’s also an amazing way to send one message to hundreds of people through its CC (Carbon Copy) feature. This nifty set-up saves you time and energy composing individual messages with the same content [...]