Our best advice for start-ups in 2023
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Whether you’re a solopreneur or a passionate start-up leader, there are certain aspects of your business that you need to address before the new year rolls in. As Outsourcery was once a start-up and we are very much entrepreneurs ourselves, we thought it would be a good idea to share our top advice with you […]
Tips on how to hire a virtual assistant
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Hiring an in-house assistant is costly. Not only do you need to pay them a competitive salary, but you must also cover other costs like paid time off, sick leave, and expenses like a desk, laptop, etc. On the other hand, if you hire a virtual assistant, this is significantly more cost-effective as you will […]
What you need to know about working with a virtual assistant agency
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It’s no secret that Outsourcery is a big fan of hiring virtual assistants and remote employees for small businesses. In our experience with clients, they’ve proven themselves as a vital part of the day-to-day running of any business, taking care of the little things so entrepreneurs can focus on the big things needed to grow […]
A step-by-step guide to setting up payroll for your SME
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Are you an SME owner wondering how to set up payroll for the first time? Read our guide to find out what steps you need to take to get it right. How does payroll work in the UK? Simply put, payroll is a list of employees for which you are responsible for paying Pay as […]
What is a business coach virtual assistant?
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As a business coach, you know better than anyone that there’s no shame in asking for help. Also, you know that delegation and outsourcing are crucial to business success and that getting bogged down by the details is the quickest way to get thrown off course. This is exactly why you need our business assistant […]
What to expect from our virtual assistant services
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You’ve heard about Outsourcery’s virtual assistant service and how fantastic it is for your productivity to hire a virtual assistant, but you’re not entirely sure what to expect. That’s perfectly okay! If you haven’t worked with a virtual assistant or a virtual assistant agency before, here is some useful information to guide you along the […]
How to identify a profitable market segment
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If you’re a small business owner without a background or knowledge about marketing, we’re sure you can relate that the learning curve is steep. But you’re bound to have to dabble in marketing on your journey as an entrepreneur if you want your business to thrive. Market segmentation will form a significant first step in […]
How to work with your virtual marketing assistant
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If you’ve been sold on the idea of hiring a virtual marketing assistant to help take your small business to the next level, this is a friendly reminder that hiring them is only half the job done. How much your business stands to benefit from the services of a virtual marketing assistant depends on how […]
Work-life balance tips from our very own virtual team
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Did you know that our entire team at Outsourcery works remotely? We don’t have physical offices, and all our staff work from home or wherever they choose. We’ve set up our virtual assistant agency like this because we want our team to achieve a healthy work-life balance, whatever that looks like to them. As an […]
How a virtual EA can help you take your SME to new heights
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The freedom and power of being your own boss is unparalleled. But any small business owner will tell you that it does come at a cost. Going at it on your own requires hard work, grit, and resilience like you’ve never needed before. There’s something so satisfying about building and nurturing a business all on […]