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I've obviously got the holiday bug at the moment - I think its something to do with November seeming to be an exponentially short as we rush head long into the manic shopping spree that Christmas has become. Its time to spread some seasonal cheer and I wanted to know what your party plans are. Are you planning to host a Christmas party (if you have time to organise one?!) and is it for your clients and/or staff? Labels: christmas party, virtual assistant, virtual pa
There are 36 days until Christmas and I hope your planning (or even shopping) is well underway. Christmas Day itself is on a Thursday this year - whilst Hanukkah begins on Monday 22 December. What plans do you have to buy your clients seasonal gifts? Labels: christmas, virtual assistant, virtual pa
This is a real, global financial crisis. The IMF are making loans to countries, banks are leaning on government crutches; there are global job cuts, and house prices are falling. And yet amidst all this bad news are glimmers of hope! Petrol prices are falling too (as are diesel, but not as fast), sales are in the stores (in time for Christmas shopping) and we are all learning to pull our belt in. Are we in the eye of the storm, or through to the other side. What’s the story of the recession? Labels: recession, virtual assistant, virtual pa
The television schedules are full of reality shows, the most popular of which are the shows in which contestants are exposed to the barbed tongue of expert judges. See X-Factor or Strictly Come Dancing for details! Those harsh words seem to be exaggerated as part of the entertainment performance, but they do offer constructive criticism for the contestants to improve. Do you offer (hopefully in a less disparaging manner!) to your employees or work colleagues, or have you been on the receiving end of such words? (my personal favourite has been the "dee you double elle - DULL" from Craig Revel-Horwood on Strictly! - but I also like Arlene comments on the male dancers!) Labels: virtual assistant, virtual pa, X Factor
Well, the huge 1½% interest rate cut in the Bank of England base rate last week seemed to take everyone by surprise! The UK interest rates are now 3%, the lowest level since 1955. Did you foresee the level of the cut - and more importantly do you think it will improve the current economic climate? Labels: interest rates, virtual assistant, virtual pa
Businesses sometimes offer freebies as part of their marketing activities, to attract new customers to trail the company, or perhaps a new product. Does your company do this, or do you feel it would devalue your offerings? I do provide some free services, as I feel it adds value to my company and offers a point of difference compared to competitors. For example as part of my training business, I provide services for potential virtual PAs to use such as a free tele seminar and a guide to setting up a VA business. What do you think about freebies, do they work for your business? Labels: free stuff, virtual assistant, virtual pa, virtual pa training
I don’t know much about American politics, I’m sure there are many more people on this network that do. But the coverage of the American presidential election has been greater than ever in the UK. I was just wondering, now that a new president has been elected (congratulations Mr Obama), what that means for the UK? Will it affect our business relationship with our cousins across the pond? Labels: president, usa, virtual assistant, virtual pa
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