Category: News
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No customer follow-up?
Votre client a fait appel à vous pour un service précis, et vous avez travaillé dur pour remporter ce contrat, que ce soit directement ou indirectement. Cependant, ce n’est pas parce que le travail est terminé que la mission est achevée : il ne faut pas crier victoire avant l’heure. Prendre des nouvelles d’un client…
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Take a break!
Ever since I started working as a virtual assistant, I’ve realized that I waste time with alarming regularity! One minute it’s 9 a.m. and I’m sitting here with a cup of tea, and the next thing I know, it’s already 2 p.m. … I forgot to eat (again!) and…
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Why do international clients come to me, a complete stranger living in a rural village in the “Navel of the World”?
Did I just call myself a nobody? Well, I’m not. But I do live in a village that has its own version of Stonehenge, called the “Navel of the World.” And yes, when we moved here, they actually tried to take pictures of our navels…
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Does AI really listen to what people say?
AI is getting really good at starting conversations. It’s still surprisingly bad at keeping them going, which is a good thing for humanity! I recently had a run-in with an AI cold-calling system, and one thing struck me right away: it didn’t react; it just kept going. Objection? Ignored. Moving on…
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Operating in France without speaking French—and yet achieving excellent results.
You have a business to run. ✒️ Contracts to sign.📶 Growth to drive. The last thing you need?😵 French bureaucracy.😵 Endless emails.😵 Forms that make your head spin. Here’s the reality: Handling French administrative formalities on your own costs you time, money, and a lot of energy…
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🌟What is important to you? 🌟
Hello everyone, independent entrepreneurs and business pioneers! In the whirlwind of building your empire, have you taken the time to think about what really motivates you? 🔥 Is it more time to enjoy little moments with your family? Or perhaps you aspire to have more clients...
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🧹The Backlog Blitz: a 3-hour sprint
Let's be honest for a second. It's not that you lack organization. It's that your emails, invoices, late payments, and HR documents are piling up... while you're already managing everything else. And every day, you tell yourself, "I'll take care of it tomorrow." 👉 The problem is that "tomorrow" ends up...
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“Attentive, dependable, and perceptive…”
A client once said something to me that perfectly sums up my approach to work: "Attentive, reliable, and insightful, Sarah is not just a 'virtual' assistant, but a true performance enabler." What I actually do for my clients goes far beyond simply performing tasks. I help...
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Making Tax Digital in the United Kingdom
£30,000 turnover is the most dangerous number in UK small business right now. If you’re a sole trader or landlord sitting at £18k… £22k… £26k…this isn’t a “future you” problem. From April 2027, once you cross £30,000, you will be legally required to follow Making Tax Digital for Income Tax with HM Revenue and Customs.…
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Your inbox discreetly manages your business (and you never hired it)
This may be a bit uncomfortable to hear, especially if you are a self-employed entrepreneur or manage a small team. Your inbox is already making business decisions for you. Every time you leave an email unread because you are "busy," your business chooses delay instead...
