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The Virtual Assistant & Executive Business Support Blog

Aug112014

Sophie a finalist: St Albans District Chamber of Commerce Community Business Awards

I am delighted to announce that I have been named as a finalist in the St Albans District Chamber of Commerce Community Business Awards. The awards recognise not solely successes and achievements but also the impact of those achievements on the business community and the people working within it. The winners will be announced at…

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August 11, 2014BlogBy Sophie Burnett

Jul202014

The What and Why of Outsourcing

Do you remember reading about the US software developer who outsourced his entire job to China for a sixth of what he was being paid last year? He was found out when the company he worked for looked into who had been connecting to their system from China. His boss wasn’t amused and he was…

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July 20, 2014BlogBy Sabina Hinchliffe

Jul132014

10 Collaboration Tools for Virtual Assistants

Being a successful virtual assistant requires using the latest technology, it’s that simple. We work with lots of clients, all in different locations and that requires a host of collaboration tools that we can access at any time and from any device. I thought it would be cool to share a list of some of…

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July 13, 2014BlogBy Sabina Hinchliffe

Jun202014

Sophie Burnett named Young Business Person of the Year!

With the standard so high this year I didn’t think I had a chance of winning – however on 12 June 2014 I was awarded the title of Young Business Person of the Year by the Hertfordshire Federation of Small Business Awards. In announcing the results the judges commented on my ‘hardwork, vision and growth’…

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June 20, 2014BlogBy Sophie Burnett

Jun12014

Sophie’s business award featured in Hemel Gazette’s Business Weekly

Sophie’s recent win at the Hertfordshire FSB Business Awards was featured in the Hemel Hempstead Gazette’s Business Weekly magazine.

Named Young Business Person of the Year, Sophie is photographed with winners from other award categories.

June 1, 2014News and eventsBy Sophie Burnett

May182014

Networking and Collaboration: The Power of Many by Sabina Hinchliffe

One of my favourite quotes is, ‘If you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together’. I’m pretty sure it’s not meant to refer to work but it rings true for the business world. In business, you realise quite quickly that to grow and realise your potential you have…

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May 18, 2014BlogBy Sabina Hinchliffe

May152014

We made the finals!

What a fantastic week! PA Business Support has been selected as a finalist for the Federation of Small Business (FSB) Hertfordshire Business Awards in the Young Business Person of the Year category. It’s good practice to regularly review your business but how often do we have time to really look at just how far we…

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May 15, 2014BlogBy Sophie Burnett

May12014

The Guardian Small Business Showcase: Smarter Working: PA Business Support

PA Business Support is excited to be featured in the Guardian’s Small Business Showcase, along with other small businesses from across the country who demonstrate best practice in what they do. Smarter Working: PA Business Support “As a company we offer clients virtual assistant support in both business and lifestyle” “I started the business alone…

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May 1, 2014News and eventsBy Sophie Burnett

Business Support among Hertfordshire’s best

Printed in the Hertfordshire Business Independent May 20 2014. PA Business Support founder, Sophie Burnett, has been recognised as a finalist in the Hertfordshire Federation of Small Business Awards. Having set up the virtual assistance business in 2010 at just 26 years of age, Sophie is a worthy contender for the Young Business Person of…

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May 1, 2014News and eventsBy Sophie Burnett

Apr212014

How I started a Virtual Assistant Business on a budget

When I set up my virtual PA business in 2012 I didn’t have lots of money to spend, I started with about £1500, lots of ideas and masses of enthusiasm. I’ve learnt a lot in the last two years and if I did it all again I’d probably do some things differently! Here are my…

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April 21, 2014BlogBy Sabina Hinchliffe

Apr172014

Meet our VA: Helen

What were you doing before you became a VA for PABS? I was PA to the Sales Director at the UK’s largest travel company for many years, and then for the Business Development Director and co-founder of a publishing company. More recently I was a PA to the Executive Director of a wonderful charity which…

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April 17, 2014BlogBy Sophie Burnett

Mar222014

Working with people you like

‘Remember Sophie, only work with people you like!’. I was given this piece of advice when I first set up PA Business Support. In the beginning I was keen to work with anyone and everyone, but I soon realised that the key to any business success is working with good quality suppliers, clients and of…

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March 22, 2014BlogBy Sophie Burnett

Feb52014

Grow your brand with killer social media content

Has your excitement about the potential of social media to grow your business been replaced with a dull feeling of inadequacy? There are only so many times you can watch as your painstakingly crafted post disappears into a stream of info-traffic without being noticed. So how do you make social media work for you? Investing…

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February 5, 2014BlogBy Sophie Burnett

Feb22014

A Day in the Life of a Virtual Assistant [INFOGRAPHIC]

What’s in a day’s work for a virtual assistant? I decided to list all the tasks I might do on a typical working day and put them into an infographic. Hopefully some will find this insight useful, especially if – like me – you have the challenge of managing two children in amongst a busy…

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February 2, 2014BlogBy Sabina Hinchliffe

Jan262014

9 Reasons Why You Need a Virtual Assistant

Virtual Assistants are a relatively new phenomenon. According to Wikipedia, it is estimated there are only up to 25,000 VA’s worldwide – it’s a rapidly growing profession as companies realise the benefits and more VA’s setup business, or join existing ones. So why exactly would you hire a VA? Here’s nine simple reasons why you…

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January 26, 2014BlogBy Sabina Hinchliffe