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 | 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 Bauhinia Solutions | 15 November 2017 | Business & Virtual Assistance
I am no longer surprised by the number of clients who, after they have used our services, have admitted that using the services of a VA was nothing like they thought it would be. There seems to be an abundance of common myths out there on the subject of hiring a VA...
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 Bauhinia Solutions | 16 September 2015 | Business & Virtual Assistance
I recently read an article about a virtual office-outsourcing nightmare. It was well worth the read, and it made me think. I understand that although I have been working from a virtual office for all 15-plus years of my professional life, still, for much of the world...
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...