How to Choose the Right Niche for Your VA or Freelance Business

How to Choose the Right Niche for Your VA or Freelance Business

If you’re just starting out as a freelancer or virtual assistant, it can feel a bit like standing at a buffet with too many choices. Do you focus on social media management, offer to update website, or try your hand at email marketing? The truth is, you don’t...
What Can You Do as a Digital Nomad or Virtual Assistant?

What Can You Do as a Digital Nomad or Virtual Assistant?

I found my way into virtual assistance after many years of working in admin. Early in my career, I was lucky enough to have a mentor who assured me I couldn’t possibly damage the computer I was working on(!). That one comment gave me confidence when it came to solving...
How to Land Your First Client

How to Land Your First Client

Getting that first client can feel like the toughest part of starting your remote work journey, but it’s also the most exciting! With the right approach and a bit of perseverance, you’ll find opportunities are closer than you think. Here are some tried-and-trusted...
5 Time-Tracking Tools Every Freelancer Needs

5 Time-Tracking Tools Every Freelancer Needs

When I first started out as a virtual assistant, I kept things simple—sometimes tracking my time with nothing more than my phone’s timer. While it worked at a pinch, I quickly realised it was hard to keep track of which client or project a task belonged to, let alone...