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Celebrating six years in business

My Virtual Assistant was launched on 13 March 2009, which means I’m celebrating six years in business today!I'd like to take this opportunity to say a massive thank you to my fabulously cool clients.  I really do love working with you all and I obviously wouldn't be in business if it wasn't for you.Thank you!  :-)Huge thanks to my amazing family and friends who believed in me right from the beginning - that kinda crazy day when I announced I was going to set up a business and work fr...

Wins and lessons

Recently I was asked about my business wins and lessons...I’ve always loved art and design, but when I was 16 my art teacher told me I was too much of a perfectionist to ever be any good at it.Here I am now, running my own business and one of the things I absolutely adore doing is designing and creating brochures/flyers, and of course, building websites.About to leave school and having been knocked back as a teenager by that art teacher, I decided not to pursue my dream career of training to b...

Watch 'The Cath Vincent Show' and Wake Up Your Wow!

My Virtual Assistant is thrilled to be asked to work with Cath Vincent on her new, upcoming television show, and had a great time watching her record her very first episode - Cath is such a natural!The Cath Vincent Show is an uplifting weekly television chat show for anyone who knows they have untapped potential and wants tips and inspiring stories to help them live better professional and personal lives.Hosted by award-winning speaker, Cath Vincent, this brand new show has been described as ‘...

Surprise referral

Aren't referrals a wonderful thing?  You never know where the next one is going to come from!My Virtual Assistant launched a new website today and as a result of announcing it on Facebook, I found out where the original referral had come from - a complete stranger!How lovely to discover that people I don't know and have never met are out there referring me!...

We have a winner!

I am very excited to announce the winner of the hugely exclusive and oh-so-styly My Virtual Assistant cap!Drum roll please....And the winner of My Virtual Assistant's Facebook competition draw is... Anaru Bickford!Anaru is a massively talented author, you can follow him on Facebook.Huge congratulations, Anaru, and it just shows, you should be careful what you wish for!Here's Anaru's response when he found out he'd won the cap:"Oh my god, oh my god, oh my god... I never win anything! Thank you so...

Congratulations to Maree Adam from Bellyful

Congratulations to Maree Adam, the happy winner of, 'My Virtual Assistant Five Years in Business' hamper!...

And the winner is...

Here it is! The moment you've all been waiting for! My Virtual Assistant is excited to announce the winner of my 'Five Years in Business' hamper competition.Could it be YOU..?! ...

My Virtual Assistant celebrates 5 years in business

My Virtual Assistant was launched on 13 March 2009 and this month I am excited to celebrate 5 years in business!Huge thanks to my amazing family, friends and of course, to my WONDERFUL clients - I wouldn't still be here if it wasn't for you!YOU are invited to join the celebration so I am giving away a fabulous hamper chocka block full of delicious treats.Let the celebration begin! Sorry, this competition has now closed....

My Virtual Assistant goes global!

My Virtual Assistant has already created low-cost websites for a number of clients in a variety of industries throughout New Zealand, but the launch of a recent website was a little more exciting......

South Pacific Animal Welfare (SPAW)

SPAW's brand new t-shirts are now available for purchase.At only NZ$20.00 each these t-shirts are a great way to show support for the cause, while wearing our brand at the same time....

Taking a mobile holiday!

Happy 2014 to you!My new year began over at Great Barrier Island (New Zealand), with two fabulous weeks of getting-away-from-it-all on our boat! ...

Christmas wishes from My Virtual Assistant

My Virtual Assistant would like to wish you a wonderful Christmas, lots of New Year's fun and every success for 2014....

Going the extra mile

When your company under promises and over delivers, you will create experiences and memorable moments for your clients that will affect their habits for a lifetime.Do you remember the last time you received a bit more than you expected?...

Three quick tips for business owners

Time and time again I come across instances that could be hindering your business, rather than helping it, so I this month I thought I'd share three simple tips you can put into action straight away....

How to hand out your business cards

Most people keep their business cards in a wallet or handbag, which means when its time to hand their card to a potential client, they have to  rummage around, through loose change, petrol receipts, other business cards, photos of their kids, credit cards and so on.So much for making a great first impression!...

Are you making the most of your smartphone?

Are you making the most of your smart phone for your business, your personal life and even for pleasure?...

Not just websites...

Of course, My Virtual Assistant can create an affordable website for your start-up or existing business, but I can also help you out with a whole lot more......

How does your website stack up?

Happy New Year!The start of a new year is a fantastic time to take a look at your business website.So how does your website stack up?...

Got something you want to tell the world?

Sending out press releases is a great way to get some free business promotion. The only requirement is that your press release has to actually contain information that is newsworthy, and be engaging enough to get people's interest.Has your business recently expanded? Do you have a new product? Have you been involved in some promotional activity such as sponsoring a charity event? Have you or your company recently won an award?Don't keep it to yourself - shout it out to the world, via a press rel...

Yawn! I can't sleep!

Help!  I can't sleep!Sound familiar?So, what's keeping you awake at night..?...

My Virtual Assistant - exclusive offer!

Be honest with yourself - what's preventing you from being a great speaker and taking advantage of all the FREE opportunities to promote your business?...

The art of delegation

Successful delegation involves turning the right tasks over to the right people for the right reasons.It requires you to provide enough information, authority, and resources to get the job done the way it needs to be done.Delegation goes beyond just handing over the job. It includes setting performance expectations, following-up, and providing feedback....

The power of sending a regular business newsletter

Yesterday I received a lovely message from a client in Switzerland.  Part of her message read:"Your work is amazing, and I am always loving reading your newsletters. You are one savvy businesswoman!  I have you in mind for some future projects down the track and I'll be in touch again before too long :)Just know your newsletters are being read and keep you on my mind.  Well done!"...

2012 VA awards finalists announced

My Virtual Assistant is hugely excited to be a finalist for, 'Virtual Service Provider of the Year Award 2012'....

Low cost ways to promote your business

Promoting a business is an ongoing challenge, whether you're just starting out or have been in business for years, here are a few marketing tips that will help you find new customers, without spending a fortune....