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The benefits of virtual coworking

The benefits of virtual coworking

First of all, you might be wondering what is virtual coworking even is. We may understand standard coworking as intentionally going to a physical office space or similar to work in close proximity to other remote workers, who may or not be working directly with you or...

Reasons to attend ATOMICON Marketing conference!

Reasons to attend ATOMICON Marketing conference!

Have you ever attended a business conference that was so much fun you didn't want it to end? That's how I felt about ATOMICON, one of the best business conferences I've ever been to. As a virtual assistant, I had the pleasure of attending this conference in November...

Why I charge what I charge as a virtual assistant

Why I charge what I charge as a virtual assistant

As of February 2023, I charge £35 an hour (or the equivalent for projects and packages). This is slightly higher than the current average rate for a UK-based VA. VAs from the UK also tend to charge more than VAs from developing countries such as the Philippines,...

7 Tips on how to get repeat business

7 Tips on how to get repeat business

Who said running your own service business had to be unstable and unreliable? Of course it can be, but there are also a number of things that you can do to help keep your business income consistent and sustainable. Here are a few tips from what has worked for me after...

My review of Nomad Island Fest 2022 in Madeira

My review of Nomad Island Fest 2022 in Madeira

I love travelling and I'm very ambitious to see more of the world (I have a travel blog as well!). Earlier this year, I looked on Google for business events abroad and/or about digital nomadism. This is when I came across The Nomad Escape, a company that specialises...