How to overhaul your client’s inbox (they’ll thank you for it, I promise!)

In my first year of business as a VA I started working with a new client. She was great to work with - super creative, had heaps of ideas and (most importantly) recognised the value I could bring to her business.

learningAmy GouldDecember 7, 2020clients, skillsComment

Guest episode: 12 week planning with marketing expert Helen Slater (podcast)

Helen Slater is a Marketing and Life Coach with over 20 years of marketing experience, and she’s a huge advocate of gentle marketing

business developmentAmy GouldNovember 11, 2020planning, business planning Comment

Back to school: How you can make autumn the (new) start of your VA business

Have you noticed a real change in the air over the last few weeks? There’s something about autumn that feels really energising to me - even more so than spring!

starting a VA businessAmy GouldOctober 19, 2020starting a VA biz, business planningComment

How to switch off when your home is your office

I lost count of the amount of times I heard the words ‘work/life balance’ when I was in my last office job, and I was pretty good at taking lunch breaks when I was there (although that was the only semblance of balance I had there!).

LifestyleAmy GouldOctober 5, 2020work/life balance, boundaries, wellnessComment

How to build a VA business that you'll love

Becoming a VA is the perfect time to create a unique business that suits your skills, strengths and personality. You don’t have to follow a standard job description so you can follow your heart and create your own.

starting a VA businessAmy GouldSeptember 7, 2020business design, planningComment

Big impact = long-term (happy) clients: 5 ways to make a real difference as a VA

So you’ve signed up a new client? Hurray! Time to pat yourself on the back and pour yourself a glass of something special. Now that the hard work’s over, the real fun can begin!

business developmentAmy GouldAugust 17, 2020clientsComment

Special post: Yasmin's adventure into the VA world

I mentored Yasmin in March 2019 and supported her in starting her very own VA business. Yasmin shares her experiences here.

starting a VA businessAmy GouldJuly 6, 2020starting a VA biz, working with AmyComment

Making the most of your network when you start your own business

One of the very first things I cover when I work with women who are setting up their own businesses is the power of their existing network. It’s easy to underestimate the connections you have when you start your venture, especially if your business isn’t in the same industry as your previous career.

starting a VA businessAmy GouldJune 8, 2020starting a VA biz, networkingComment

4 ways to adapt your business during lockdown

Covid’s got a LOT of us in a spin, and I bet we’ll be feeling the effects for a while yet. Here’s a blog post I wrote for networking group MamaTribe on how online business owners can adapt during lockdown and beyond.

successAmy GouldMay 11, 2020covid-19, business development, mindsetComment

Why a little bit of fear can be helpful for your business (podcast)

In this episode we’re taking a look at an unusual route to make progress in your VA business: Fear.

business developmentAmy GouldMay 4, 2020mindset, actionComment

A Virtual Assistant's guide to setting rates (podcast episode)

In this episode we’re STILL talking about money!

starting a VA businessAmy GouldApril 3, 2020money, business planningComment

Improving your money mindset (podcast)

In this episode we’re talking all things money!

successAmy GouldMarch 3, 2020money, earning more, mindsetComment

An ode to childhood bravery

Here’s a post I wrote for Mama Tribe all about how a little bit of childhood bravery can take us further in business.

successAmy GouldFebruary 3, 2020business development, mindsetComment

How I started my VA business (and what I'd do differently now)

In this episode I talk about why I decided to leave a successful PA career to become a VA and how I went about it. I also discuss what I'd do differently now if I was to start all over again!

starting a VA businessAmy GouldJanuary 5, 2020Comment

10 things you ought to know about IR35

IR35..…..if you’re a UK based Virtual Assistant (or you’re thinking of becoming one), you will have come across this (confusing) tax rule. I’ve read the information on the HMRC website and was STILL confused, so I asked my good friends at Koffee Klatch to help me understand it.

VA business operationsAmy GouldNovember 5, 2019

The biggest reason why some Virtual Assistants aren't successful

What does success look like to you? What do you do to work towards your version of success?

successAmy GouldOctober 28, 2019

Ongoing learning is vital for assistants - and here's why (podcast)

I’m a lifelong learner, and one of the things I truly love about running my own business is that I get to choose what I spend my time developing and learning.

learningAmy GouldOctober 21, 2019 Comments

Why Virtual Assistants should attend networking events (podcast)

Going to in-person networking events can be so valuable for your business. Not only are they great places for you to connect with potential clients, but they’re also unique opportunities for you to grow your confidence and hone your marketing pitch.

business developmentAmy GouldOctober 15, 2019Comment

5 steps I took to start my own business

The thought of starting a business used to fill me with dread, but it wasn’t until I actually did the bloody thing that I realised that it didn’t need to feel that way!

starting a VA businessAmy GouldSeptember 30, 2019starting a VA biz, business designComment

What is it really like to be coached by someone who fuses practically with spirituality?

In 2018 I signed up to work with my first business coach - Caroline Britton. It was absolutely transformational for me AND my business, so much so that I continued working with her for the following year.

learningAmy GouldSeptember 11, 2019coaching, business development, mindsetComment

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