What’s new at Virtual PA?
The latest updates, news and musings from the team
THERE’S A SPRING IN OUR STEP
AND WE'D LOVE TO PUT A SPRING IN YOURS! There's no better feeling in business than the one you get when someone else tells you 'We've got this.' And at Virtual PA Co, we'd say there's no better feeling in our work than being able to say that to a business owner! It...
WE ARE RECRUITING!
IF YOU'RE GOOD AT WHAT YOU DO, COME AND JOIN US People like us understand how to ease another's load, look after our clients and each other, by giving great service on the phone, off the phone and when needed, in person. A love of all things business, curiosity about...
Call answering vs call handling – it’s our difference, now make it yours
For people in business, marketers ask us all - what's your USP? As a boutique Virtual PA service, with an office-based team, scaleable systems and processes, 17 years credentials and - here it is - a commitment to highly personalised bespoke service from a small...
LET US COMPARE YOUR CALL ANSWERING INVOICE
YOU CAN GET TOP DRAWER SERVICE AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE We know that our service sounds expensive. When you get the level of client care that Virtual PA Co gives, it is natural to assume that it could be out of your price range. We don't just answer calls, we handle...
VIRTUAL PA CO – A NO BRAINER FOR BUSINESS
TODAY A LOVELY CUSTOMER... ...came to visit us and surprised us by telling us everything you need to know about why our Virtual PA Co service is a no brainer for business. It's always a treat when a client comes to see us, but when one turns up with a brief for some...
There’s An App For That…
Well, actually no there isn’t, we don’t have a mobile app for our clients. Does that sound weird? Considering there are companies that offer an app, that allow you to check your messages throughout the day, to see who has called you. Yet, we don’t offer that service....
Why hire us when you can do it yourself?
Think about it, you know how to do it, why would you ask someone else to do it for you? You don’t need that work/life balance. Why would you want to go away for a weekend, you could shut yourself in the office and catch up on what you didn’t do last week. Sounds fun...
Why Computer Tutoring Loves Virtual PA Co
As way of a potted history, my husband and I started up our own software training company 15 years ago – Computer Tutoring. He is a natural trainer and loves meeting the clients, while I am behind the scenes ensuring everything runs smoothly. We have enjoyed working...
A different way to spend my day
It’s always good to spend the day with your clients. When you work virtually, you build a rapport with some people that you will absolutely never meet, you have such a huge impact on their work life, but would you know them if you walked past them in the street? On...
A little bit of history…
Virtual PA Co was started in 2001 because I needed the service for myself. I couldn't afford a whole secretary on my own so I decided to share one. Now I share many with hundreds of businesses across the UK. The team at Virtual PA Co enabled my husband to quit...
Airbnb? Let us sort it
We’ve all heard of the world famous Airbnb, but are you aware that it’s now a long way away from its early days of renting somebody’s spare room? People are now renting their entire house, flat, eco lodge or pirate ship (I kid you not!) to the discerning traveller who...
Exciting Opportunity to Join Our Team
Do you have Call Handling & Administration skills? We are looking for a strong and confident communicator. You will need to be flexible to business requirements and have the adaptability to learn new skills quickly. If you would like to apply please email...
How to Work with Your Virtual PA
Congratulations you’ve finally decided that you need to outsource to a virtual PA! However, how do you know if they’ll be a suitable fit for your company? Here are a few simple questions that you can ask your potential VA to avoid wasting money on the wrong fit: 1....
Basics Done Brilliantly
Your Virtual PA Co is a shared resource available to help with whatever you need, you can brief your Virtual PA to handle tasks and calls as you need them to be dealt with. Our team includes a variety of skill sets and so where appropriate work will be...
Is your phone stuck to your ear?
Why are you spending your valuable time answering your phone? Did you know that here at Virtual PA Co we have a team of highly trained PAs who love nothing better than answering your phone calls as if we are a member of your company. It’s quick and simple, we can even...
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Our business, quite simply, has taken 150% off thanks to Virtual PA. We have already exceeded year 3 turnover goals in year 1, opened a second office, gained one of the strongest reputations in the area – and we are only getting started as a business!
– Mike, Cambridge Building Surveyors
