by Nicole Graham | 13 November 2019 | Business & Virtual Assistance
Are you new to working with a Virtual Assistant (VA)? Not sure where to start, what do to, or how to move forward? If you’re not sure you’re ready to hire a VA, read our articles ‘when to hire a virtual assistant’, ‘three key indicators;...
by Nicole Graham | 16 October 2019 | Administration & Systems
Just like your paper files, your electronic files can become disorganised. It is so easy to do … you’re in a rush, you save a file to a folder that is convenient and think you’ll remember where you put it, and when it comes time to access it again,...
by Nicole Graham | 14 November 2018 | Business & Virtual Assistance
Boundaries are very important when working with a Virtual Assistant (or one of our Client Managers). Why? It eliminates frustrations, and creates a healthy working relationship. You have to be sure that everyone around you (including you!) protects those boundaries,...
by Nicole Graham | 15 August 2018 | Computer Tips & Managing Email
In my early 20’s (I’m showing my age) I worked for companies that used typewriters to type letters, and a basic DOS program to create spreadsheets. One company I worked at, I introduced them to Microsoft Excel as an alternative to pencil, paper, and a...
by Nicole Graham | 16 November 2016 | Business & Virtual Assistance
There comes a time when a business owner, especially one working for themselves and by themselves, will need some administrative and/or marketing support. I’ve spoken to people who have stressed about the expense and have hired someone on a full time basis...
by Nicole Graham | 09 December 2015 | Business & Virtual Assistance
As Bauhinia has evolved, so has the team and one misunderstanding people have is that a Virtual Assistant (VA) is a ‘one size fits all’ solution. Speaking from experience, this is not the case. Let’s face it, none of us are all-knowing, and have...
by Nicole Graham | 24 June 2015 | Business & Virtual Assistance
In Hong Kong we have anywhere between 14-16 public holidays each year, and sometimes they work to make an extra long weekend, and who doesn’t like to take advantage of those to get away. We also have Summer holidays where kids are off school between 6 and 8...
by Nicole Graham | 01 April 2015 | Business & Virtual Assistance
On Wednesday, 22nd April 2015 my team will be receiving a small gift from me as a ‘thank you’ for their support and dedication. I am grateful that I have a small, yet stable team. My gift is in honour of Administrative Professionals’ Day, previously...
