You know you need the help, there is stuff you would dearly love not to have to do, and you know there is a virtual assistant who could pick up the lot. How good would that be? So why aren’t you doing it? Trust/control – I worry that they’ll screw it up, if you want a...
Me an office manager! Who would have thought?
Me an office manager ! Who would have thought? My job is such a varied role and I love it. You would never think that delegating work could be so hard, but slowly over time I have started to get the hang of it. At Virtual PA Co I believe that all my PAs should have...
The gift of time!
Gail Thomas founded Virtual PA Co in 2001 because she needed a secretary to answer her calls, manage her diary and book train tickets. She couldn’t afford to employ a whole one by herself, so she decided to share one with like-minded business people. Thousands of...
Our new apprentice – delegation for the team!
We’re a huge fan of apprenticeships at Virtual PA Co. It’s a great way to get people into work who otherwise would potentially be overlooked by the recruiting masses. Having an apprentice focuses the attention of the remainder of the team, because to keep the newbie...
Delegation and Your Annual Holiday .
Just back from a very relaxing holiday, my batteries are recharged ready for the dark nights and cold weather. Having delegated my work to the team before I left, I could relax and chill without having to be constantly on electronic gadgets which so many other people...
I’m A Hopeless Delegator
Delegation and Cleaning Too often I hear this when I talk to - often the most successful - entrepreneurs and executives. 'I'm a control freak' or 'I'm a perfectionist', or 'I can't bear to let go', or 'It's just too complicated to hand over to anyone else', usually...
Afternoon Delegation
That afternoon tea on the tiered cake stand made me think of the layers of a business, from the bottom to the top all very individual, mixing and blending together to make the perfect partners. The Victoria sandwich is placed together - the top then the jam, the cream...
The Cost of Delegation
Gail tells us how much the cost of delegation is and how much of a benefit it can be to your business and your life! Call us today on 01733 297580 for more information about Virtual PA or use our contact form.
Kerinder – My Virtual PA
My challenge is to grow my business by 20% by the end of November 2013 through the art of delegation. I've always delegated, it's why I set up my first business in the first place: I needed a PA and couldn't afford one without sharing the cost. I've always believed...
SAQ (Should Ask Question) #1 for your Call Answering Service
Will I really 'Never Miss Another Call Again'? Unlikely. In truth, it is impossible to guarantee 100% of calls answered, and you ought to be suspicious of any service that says they do. There will be times when callers will hang up eventually if a call is not answered...