Canadian Virtual Assistant Blogs

Did you know we speak about seven times faster than we write? A professional transcriptionist types between 80-100 words per minute, but turning spoken words into text isn’t just about [...]

You've probably come across countless "How Technology is Changing X" blog posts, but here's the truth: technology is transforming our world at an unprecedented pace. While classic combos like peanut [...]

International Virtual Assistants Association (IVAA) Certification Sure, anyone can become a Virtual Assistant (VA), but here's the catch: not everyone will be good at it. Online courses and recognized certifications for [...]

Are you that friend who's always initiating plans? Coordinating schedules, finding the best meet-up, and remembering small details like allergies and plus-ones? It sounds like you're a Master Planner, treating [...]

If you don’t have an assistant, it’s probably because you’re the assistant… If you’re tired of spending hours on administrative tasks and want to focus your energy on doing shit [...]

It’s hard to believe that it was just about 30 years ago that people really started to use the internet more frequently. That may seem a long time ago to [...]

Being a virtual executive administrative assistant is about way more than responding to emails and coordinating busy calendars. It's about being the wizard behind the scenes who can do everything [...]

In this gig economy and remote work era where being a social media travel influencer is an actual job, oh, the times have changed. The days of climbing very [...]

Social media comes naturally to some, while can be intimidating terrain for others. Small business owners may be highly skilled at the services they provide and the products they [...]

It’s happened to all of us. One minute, we are having the time of our lives, enjoying some retail therapy when BAM! You notice a weird charge on your [...]

On a low level, it is taking an audio or video file and effectively translating it into the written word. Certain businesses record meetings, interviews etc and want them transcribed [...]

Here are some tips to help you work efficiently and delegate effectively with a virtual assistant. Make a list of all of the things that you either a) hate [...]

“I know I need to pass some things off because I'm working myself into the ground, but I'm such a control freak that I have a hard time picturing what [...]

“I just looked at my calendar for next week - it’s slammed with meetings, and there is literally NO TIME FOR WORK.” Have you ever felt like that? We [...]

Want to grow your business? Hand off your least favourite tasks to a virtual executive assistant so you can focus on the big picture

Consider these tips to increase productivity and get more out of your executive assistant.

In the last 10 years or so, the rise of virtual teams brought the demand for cloud-based project management applications to the masses – and thankfully so, as they’ve become necessary tools in today’s digital world.

Remote work has become a norm for professionals worldwide. This newfound flexibility, however, comes with the need for self-discipline and effective time management. If you're looking to supercharge your remote productivity, here are my top hacks to help you stay focused and achieve your best work.

One of the biggest challenges that all business owners eventually face, particularly as their company grows, is the amount of tasks that start piling up. They become stretched too thin trying to keep up with the essential tasks it takes to run their business, while trying to also focus on productivity and growth. Stress builds, mistakes start to happen leading to setbacks, missed opportunities, unhappy clients and burnout.

Many business owners have a love-hate relationship with social media. At minimum, they may see the value of having a social media presence and so will share a post from time to time for basic upkeep. Their potential clients may not necessarily follow them on social media, but they will poke around to see when was the last time the business posted something, what kind of posts they share, and if their tone of voice and what they offer aligns.

We all know those days of back-to-back meetings with nary a minute to switch gears and reset between video calls. And those long meetings. The ones so long you come out of it barely remembering what was discussed in the first half of it.

These tools and tips will elevate your game, increase productivity and improve your business operations for the long haul.

Any small business owner can attest that building a successful business takes time, consistent effort, flexibility and solution-focused thinking. And while owning a business can be incredibly rewarding, it can come with some rough terrain that can create setbacks and disappointments.

Any small business owner can attest that building a successful business takes time, consistent effort, flexibility and solution-focused thinking. And while owning a business can be incredibly rewarding, it can come with some rough terrain that can create setbacks and disappointments.

Here’s a secret that some businesses don’t know: the executive assistant is a valuable resource in understanding the health of a company’s leadership….

This month marks the four-year anniversary of Northern Primrose. When I started the business in 2020, it was just me with one client…

For an entrepreneur, making the choice to sell a business is a big decision. It involves many considerations, and it’s potentially the most significant transaction you will ever undertake that impacts your future…

The idea of working remotely full-time can seem like a dream job, but it can be challenging for some people…