With the ‘Great Resignation’ placing pressure on executives and managers to retain employees, discussing productivity might not be seen as the right time now. Employees are already overworked, covering for workers who have left. However, productivity is now more than ever … Read more
Discover what a flexible workforce is and, more so, its potential benefits. After each year-end, companies reopen after the festive season. This means a busy time for C-level executives, managers, and on-site staff members, who must complete strategies, budgets, and … Read more
As marketing agencies navigate the evolving digital landscape, they need to stay one step ahead of the competition and meet the demands of clients. The challenge? Increased workload, need for specialized knowledge, and pressure to deliver results quickly. As the … Read more
Did you know the average person spends over 60 hours a year just running errands? That’s more than a full workweek gone on tasks like scheduling appointments, paying bills, or booking travel. Add family responsibilities to the mix, and it’s … Read more
Here are some ways a virtual assistant or VA can radically transform your life: Entrepreneurs wear many hats − this can be challenging, if not exhausting. The result is that many entrepreneurs suffer burnout simply because they are overloaded with … Read more
A virtual insurance agent assistant can help your agency save time, reduce operational costs, and streamline daily tasks, allowing you to focus on growing your business and serving clients more effectively. Outsourcing allows this. Outsourcing is nothing new, with many … Read more
Running a business is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. Many founders quickly realize that there aren’t enough hours in the day to handle everything: from admin tasks to marketing to client management. As Alan Lakein once said, “Time … Read more
Do you know the benefits of hiring a video editing virtual assistant? Faster internet speeds and more advanced devices have made increased screen resolutions increasingly accessible to the ordinary consumer. This has led to marketers tapping into this new technology … Read more
The idea of various types of virtual assistant services could appear confusing. Moreover, when businesses look for remote support, they often come across the term ‘VA.’ Understanding the VAs meaning work is essential for businesses considering remote support. A virtual … Read more
What are the benefits of having a virtual assistant? Many is the simple answer. Virtual assistant services benefit individuals, small business owners, and even larger companies. Hiring a virtual assistant (VA) can be a great way to save time and … Read more
Customer interactions are vital to business growth. They are at the core of why you do what you do; these relationships make your work possible. Designing a long-lasting relationship with your clients will be a more economical method of doing … Read more
It’s officially Aristo Sourcing, and it was awarded the Best Global Back Office Outsourcing Company award in 2021. That is correct; our outsourcing company, Aristo Sourcing, was awarded the Best Global Back Office Outsourcing Company 2021. This award was presented … Read more
Ever wondered what does a personal online assistant do? Well, a personal online assistant (PA) or executive assistant offers high-level admin support to a manager or executive. This also includes daily clerical tasks. The job description mainly ensures that the boss’s … Read more
A virtual graphic design assistant is an affordable branding solution for businesses, primarily to assist these businesses with their branding. Branding is vital to make an unforgettable impression on your current and future clients. More so, branding will define what … Read more
Are you searching for a Facebook VA to assist with managing your Facebook page or group community? Or are you struggling to turn your Facebook page or group into a revenue-generating platform? Studies show that businesses lose thousands each month … Read more
Social media campaigns are organized marketing strategies that use at least one social media channel to strengthen information or attitudes about a brand, service, or product. As Jay Baer reinforces the idea that social media fuels brand awareness, “Content is … Read more
Should you own or manage an insurance agency and want to scale it but lack the funds to employ on-site employees, there is a cost-effective solution: hiring a virtual insurance assistant. You can delegate jobs to your virtual assistant (a … Read more
By the nature of their work, law firms have a lot of administrative work to deal with. Moreover, the competition is tough, and firms need to think and act like corporations, which means using all their means to attract clients. … Read more
Assigning tasks successfully can be a challenge for many in positions of authority. Some worry that others lack the right skills, while others are too focused on their work to seek help. There’s also a fear that delegating tasks might … Read more
Those who work in a business are in charge, making us feel we still have to handle everything independently. On the other hand, those who are the most successful in business have support, such as a photo editor, and one … Read more
Here is your complete guide for outsourcing social media. There is no question that social media communication is a significant channel for your business today. As companies seek to enhance their online presence, many choose to outsource media management to specialized … Read more
Janet Yellen, American economist and the 15th Chair of the Federal Reserve (the Fed), once remarked, “In the long run, outsourcing is another form of trade that benefits the U.S. economy by giving us cheaper ways to do things.” This … Read more
Startups that hire virtual assistants are a strategic solution in the dynamic world of startups, especially since time and resources are precious commodities. As founders and entrepreneurs, you wear numerous hats and navigate many daily tasks. However, there comes a … Read more
Doing your own recruiting, thinking you can save money, when you could hire a virtual assistant recruiter. But still, are you a hardworking entrepreneur with a hectic workload? Do you have time to effectively deal with laborious human resource admin … Read more
Digital or online marketing can generate new possibilities and growth opportunities. It exposes your business to most of the world, enlarging your market base and increasing sales possibilities. Moreover, it is a tool marketers should use as part of their … Read more
Nonprofits, charities, and other social enterprises must constantly obtain funding and keep their existing funders happy. In many cases, it means using their investments to supplement the costs of a project so that the funders can see a commitment from the … Read more
Whether it’s Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok, these social media channels have become profitable sales channels for various brands entering social commerce. The Rise of Social Commerce Social commerce is not a new eCommerce buzzword − social e-commerce has existed for … Read more
With globalization, the Internet, and the increased use of English, the world has become smaller, and the risks and lack of clarity on the global economy demand that businesses remain flexible. This means that you must upscale and downscale as … Read more
“I’m burnt out. I can’t do this. I want to take a break − only a short vacation − but I just don’t have the time. But I know I can’t sustain this for much longer.” It’s all too common … Read more
Start promptly, be obvious, and look further than just digital ads for your marketing. The pandemic has taught us to get used to the new normal, and that previous marketing tactics aren’t that effective anymore. More so, the lockdowns and … Read more
No one said starting a startup is easy. About 150 million new startups appear globally, with some 50 million new ones added annually. Moreover, around 137,000 new startups launch daily. But even though there are numerous new startups, many don’t … Read more
For proven businesses, growth is essential, and maintaining a steady growth rate is even more critical. However, the focus is different for startups – here, the focus is on scaling and where the growth needs to be exponential. The analogy … Read more
When you hire someone, you need to invest in that person, which has a mushrooming effect on your company. The hiring process itself is costly. It is possible to spend a lot on the hiring process and then further on … Read more
We received an email recently from a potential client in the States. The question he asked was, “What does a virtual assistant do? Also, how can a virtual assistant help my business? I own and manage a small eCommerce business. … Read more
Over recent months, people in the US have been resigning from their places of employment. True, many have done so in reaction to the COVID-19 vaccination requirements. However, there is another side to this phenomenon—people have been loaded with additional work … Read more
Startups using virtual assistants are gaining a competitive edge by delegating routine tasks and focusing on growth. These remote professionals help founders save time, reduce costs, and scale operations efficiently. In this write-up, we will explore how startups use virtual … Read more
Meet Abigale Davis, a small home business owner from Florida. Abigale opened her home-based PR business five years ago after she left her 9-5 employment. It was her dream to be her boss. The past few years have been tough, … Read more
We all know that uniqueness and innovation are crucial to success − everything starts with a business idea. Think of successful startups of recent years, former startups such as Uber, which is currently worth $91bn (as valued in October 2021) … Read more
Top reasons to hire a virtual assistant: Turning a business idea into a business can be taxing. As an entrepreneur, you will start by taking on the role of not only CEO but also marketer, salesperson, project manager, admin assistant, … Read more
eCommerce is a big business. Last year, in 2002, online store sales exceeded $4.2 trillion globally; this figure is set to increase year on year. You might want to join this momentum and open your online store. The problem is … Read more
Agility is critical to staying competitive and responsive to ever-changing market demands. One powerful strategy for achieving agility is outsourcing – delegating specific tasks or functions to external partners or service providers. By leveraging outsourcing in an agile world, businesses … Read more
Why do companies choose to outsource work? To understand why companies choose to outsource work might appear to be a simple answer, to save money, but the reasons are a bit more complex. Outsourcing is a business practice in which … Read more
Did you know that hiring a virtual data-entry assistant can save your business up to 78% in operating costs? Data entry can be tedious and time-consuming, but it’s essential for efficiency and organization. Outsourcing this task to a virtual assistant … Read more
Large international corporations, such as those in the consumer goods sector, have benefited from using virtual assistants to accelerate their progress and outperform their competition. As Erik Qualman once declared, “Outsourcing to a virtual assistant allows you to work on … Read more
Entrepreneurship does not require money, business experience, or luck – it demands drive. One platform many eCommerce entrepreneurs love to use is Shopify. Shopify is one of the most accessible eCommerce sites for new entrepreneurs or small business owners to … Read more
It’s time to dispel some ecommerce myths preventing your company from growing, impacting your ecommerce ranking, and reaching its full potential. We address the most popular eCommerce fallacies or just plain ecommerce myths. With the rise of eCommerce, sellers now … Read more
Abandoned cart-recovery techniques are incredibly effective at regaining consumers, lowering Shopping Cart Abandonment (CPA), and boosting total profit. However, what if we informed you that your abandoned cart campaign is just one component of your customer recovery plan? Plus, by … Read more
Virtual assistants have liberated the labor market, saved entrepreneurs a lot of money, and allowed them to act agilely and quickly, making company changes. However, what a virtual assistant can do is mainly misconstrued. Then again, some business owners have … Read more
Running an eCommerce business can be challenging, especially with all the eCommerce tasks. As you already know, this is more so when it is a small or mid-size business. It gets worse if you own a physical and online store. … Read more
TL;DR: COVID-19 fast-tracked eCommerce growth, making it vital for business success. To win post-COVID, focus on personalized customer experiences, stay agile, and use SEO and retargeting to attract quality leads. Beat competition by innovating, optimizing digital touchpoints, and using data … Read more
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