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Pioneering Virtual Collaboration: A Journey Through Time 🕰️💼 Step into the dynamic world of virtual collaboration where location is no barrier and innovation knows no bounds! 🌐💡 In this episode, we embark on a journey into the past to explore the evolution of virtual assistance, from transcribing documents to conducting internet research. 📑🖥️ Join us as we uncover the pioneering spirit of early virtual collaborators, navigating the challenges of an infant tech world while embracing the endless possibilities of digital innovation. 🚀🌸 From the infancy of technology to the blossoming of virtual teamwork, witness the transformative power of virtual collaboration that continues to shape the way we work today. 🎙️✨ Don't miss out – tune in and hear about this pioneering virtual collaboration! 🌟🔍 Don't miss exclusive subscriber only content. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – it’s just 99c! 📬  © Lyn Prowse-Bishop – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Virtual Business Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

🎧 Improve Efficiency: The Power of Professional VAs vs. Upwork Freelancers and Temps 💼 🚀Ready to elevate your efficiency game? Discover why professional VAs could be the ultimate game changer for your business compared to freelancers on Upwork or temporary workers. 💡💻 In this episode, we explore the myriad benefits that virtual assistants bring to business owners, from specialised skills and reliability to flexibility and cost-effectiveness. 🌟💪 Join us as we delve into the distinctive advantages of partnering with professional VAs over other workforce options, providing insights and practical tips to help you maximise productivity and streamline operations. 🎙️✨ Don't settle for mediocrity – tune in and unlock the full potential of your business with the right virtual support! 🔓🔍 Don't miss exclusive subscriber only content. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – it’s just 99c! 📬  © Lyn Prowse-Bishop – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Virtual Business Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ References: eBook: 105 Things a VA Can Do Ep 35: VA Industry Evolution Ep 58: The Real Cost of Staff

What is the secret to effective collaboration with Virtual Assistants? 🤝 This eposide of The Virtual Business Show podcast looks at the distinction between an employee and a VA, highlighting the key traits that make VAs independent professionals. Are you inadvertently classifying your VA as an employee? Get it wrong and you could be in big trouble! 🌟 Tune in now! 🎧 Don't miss exclusive subscriber only content. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – it’s just 99c! 📬  © Lyn Prowse-Bishop – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Virtual Business Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ References: The ATO Employee or Contractor Decision Tool Episodes: Ep 9 - Sham Contracting Ep 60 - What's in a Name?

Planned obsolescence is the elephant in the room 🐘, and silent contributor to our throwaway culture. Tech giants design products with a limited lifespan, fuelling our throwaway culture in the relentless pursuit of 'upgrading’. 🌏 Did you know Aussies are some of the largest consumers of tech in the world, buying nearly 5 million computers each year? Join the fight against electronic waste by exploring eco-friendly ways to dispose of old tech on this podcast episode which uncovers how you can break the cycle! 🎙️ Don't miss exclusive subscriber only content. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – it’s just 99c! 📬  © Lyn Prowse-Bishop – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Virtual Business Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ References: National Television & Computer Recycling Scheme  Recycling Near You  TechCollect

I'm sure we've all received newsletters in our email we can't remember subscribing to or we tried UNsubscribing to no avail. 📧 This episode covers the Australian Spam Act and Privacy Principles: what you need to know to comply; and touches on the GDPR. You can face serious penalties for failure to comply so it's important you are across your obligations.  As the Act only applies to commercial messages, political parties and religious groups are exempt from the provisions of the Act since their communications are unlikely to be commercial in nature.  Don't miss exclusive subscriber only content. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – it’s just 99c! 📬  © Lyn Prowse-Bishop – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Virtual Business Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ References: What are the APPs and Do You Need to Comply ACMA - Avoid Sending Spam Office of The Australian Information Commissioner - Privacy Principles General Data Protection Regulation Information - What is the GDPR?

With interest rates on the rise, unemployment looming, and recession whispers growing louder, is your business prepared to weather the storm? Fear not, because we've got a game-changing solution: enter the virtual assistant! 🌟 Whether you're a startup, a small business, or a seasoned entrepreneur, a virtual assistant could be your secret weapon for survival and success. Picture this: while others fret over financial forecasts, you're streamlining operations, boosting productivity, and staying ahead of the curve with remote support. 🚀 From administrative tasks to customer service, a virtual assistant is your lifeline in turbulent times. So, strap in, stay resilient, and let's thrive together amidst the economic ups and downs! 💪📈 Download my ebook on what a VA can help you with. Don't miss exclusive subscriber only content. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – it’s just 99c! 📬  © Lyn Prowse-Bishop – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Virtual Business Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ References: David Ogilvie - David Ogilvie Consulting Ep 58: The Real Cost of Staff Ep 60: What's In A Name?

💼 Mastering Professionalism: Top Tips for Success in Business! 🌟 Whether you're a seasoned virtual assistant or a business enthusiast, these five top tips will elevate your game and leave a lasting impression on clients and colleagues alike. 💼 From mastering communication etiquette to fostering trust and reliability, we've got you covered. But wait, there's more! Join us as we debunk common misconceptions and challenge industry norms, including that infamous statistic (cue the references!). 📊 So, tune in, take notes, and let's revolutionise the way we do business! 🚀 Don't miss exclusive subscriber only content. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – it’s just 99c! 📬  © Lyn Prowse-Bishop – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Virtual Business Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ References: Fund Squire - Business Start Up Statistics Ep 7: Setting Boundaries and Saying No to Clients

Redefining Roles: Navigating the Era of Virtual Teams! 💡 With businesses embracing remote and hybrid setups, the lines between traditional roles are blurring. Freelancers, bots, and AI are all vying for the title of "virtual assistant," leaving us pondering: Should we rebrand ourselves for clarity's sake? 🤔 🔍In this episode we look at the nuances of terminology and the evolving nature of teamwork in the digital age. From exploring alternative titles to embracing the versatility of virtual collaboration, we're breaking down barriers and paving the way for a new era of professional identity. Tune in to redefine your role and stay ahead of the curve in the world of virtual teams! 🚀 Want to know what a VA can do? Download my ebook here. Don't miss exclusive subscriber only content. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – it’s just 99c! 📬  © Lyn Prowse-Bishop – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Virtual Business Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Resources: Ep 41: Offshore Freelancers - for VAs Ep 42: Offshore Freelancers - for Clients Ep 44: Offshore Freelancers - for Offshore Colleagues A history of the VA Industry - first 25 years

An article I read by an accountant got me thinking because some of the things in the article which referred to employing staff actually reinforced the value a VA can bring to your business. Shannon's insights shed light on the symbiotic relationship between businesses and virtual assistants, highlighting four compelling reasons why businesses employ people – reasons that resonate deeply with the world of virtual partnerships. From lightening the load to bridging skill gaps, passing on knowledge, and maximising profitability, Shannon's article unintentionally paints a vivid picture of the value a VA can bring to your business. 🚀 This real-world example uncovers the true cost of traditional employees versus virtual support. Tune in to elevate your understanding and embrace the transformative power of virtual collaboration! 🌐🔍 Don't miss exclusive subscriber only content. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – it’s just 99c! 📬  © Lyn Prowse-Bishop – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Virtual Business Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ References: Ep 58: The Real Cost of Staff Shannon Aspinall's Article

Today is my birthday. It's also my little brother Rod's birthday - yep we shared not just the date but the exact time! So today, on our birthday, we pay tribute to my beloved brother, Rod, who left us too soon but left an everlasting impact on our lives. We honour Rod's memory as a cherished brother, devoted son, loving husband, doting uncle, dedicated soldier, and true friend. Rod taught us invaluable lessons in living authentically, with compassion, honour, and integrity, shaping us into the people we are today. Though the pain of his sudden loss still lingers, we find solace in celebrating his life, legacy, and the profound love he shared with us. Happy birthday, little bro. You may be gone, but you will never be forgotten. ❤️🎂 Don't miss exclusive subscriber only content. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – it’s just 99c! 📬  © Lyn Prowse-Bishop – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Virtual Business Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Onsite Staff vs. Australian Virtual Assistants 💸 There are hidden expenses behind onsite staff - partnering with a professional Australian Virtual Assistant can revolutionise your business finances. Beyond the annual salary and standard on-costs like super and worker's comp, do you truly understand the full extent of what your staff are costing you? 💰 Join us as we delve into the nitty-gritty of employee expenses and explore the cost-saving benefits of outsourcing tasks to a skilled virtual assistant. From overheads to productivity losses, we'll break down the numbers and demonstrate how leveraging virtual support can streamline your operations, boost efficiency, and ultimately save you money. 💡 If you're ready to optimise your budget and maximise your ROI, don't miss this insightful discussion! 📉 Don't miss exclusive subscriber only content. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – it’s just 99c! 📬  © Lyn Prowse-Bishop – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Virtual Business Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ References: Blog: The Cost of Staff How many productive hours in a work day?

💡Tips for valuing your services! Are you valuing your time and expertise? 💰 When a potential client requests a piece of a project as a prerequisite for a quote, it's essential to tread carefully. While it's tempting to showcase your skills and win their favour, be wary of inadvertently giving away valuable work for free. 🛑 Undervaluing your services not only diminishes your worth but also sets a precedent that can be difficult to reverse. 💔 Join us as we explore strategies for navigating client requests with confidence and professionalism. From setting clear boundaries to communicating your value effectively, we'll empower you to assert your worth and protect your business interests. 💪 Don't fall into the trap of allowing others to view your services as worthless. 🚫 Tune in to learn how to elevate your business and command the respect you deserve in the marketplace! 🌟📈 Don't miss exclusive subscriber only content. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – it’s just 99c! 📬  © Lyn Prowse-Bishop – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Virtual Business Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

📚 Balancing Work and Parenting: Tips for Work-from-Home Parents During School Holidays! 🏠👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Calling all work-from-home parents! 📢 School holidays can often feel like a juggling act, leaving you in a tailspin as you try to keep the kids entertained while tackling your workload. 😅 But fear not, because veteran VA Lyn Prowse-Bishop is here to share her invaluable tips on navigating this challenging time with grace and efficiency. 🌟 From creative activities to time management strategies, Lyn's insights will help you strike the perfect balance between parenting and productivity. 💼 Join us as we uncover practical solutions for keeping the kids occupied while still getting things done. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the work-from-home scene, this discussion is packed with actionable advice to help you thrive during school holidays. 🚀 Don't miss out on this essential guide to maintaining your sanity and achieving your goals as a work-from-home parent! 🌈👩‍💻 Don't miss exclusive subscriber only content. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – it’s just 99c! 📬  © Lyn Prowse-Bishop – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Virtual Business Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Understanding Consumer Rights: Your Guide to Warranties and Remedies in Australia! 🛍️🔍 Warranties and your consumer rights can be a maze of confusion, but fear not – we're here to shed light on this essential aspect of Australian consumer law! 🌟 From manufacturer's warranties to store policies and consumer guarantees, understanding your rights and responsibilities as a consumer and as a business is crucial. 🤔 Join us as we unravel the complexities of warranties, refunds, and remedies, empowering you to make informed decisions and protect your interests. 💡 Learn about the legalities of refund signage, the rights of consumers in the event of faulty goods, and the responsibilities of businesses in providing remedies. Whether you're a savvy shopper or a business owner, this discussion is packed with valuable insights that have got you covered. 🚀 Don't miss out on this indispensable guide to safeguarding your rights and making informed choices in the marketplace! 🛡️🛒 Don't miss exclusive subscriber only content. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – it’s just 99c! 📬  © Lyn Prowse-Bishop – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Virtual Business Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find links to the references information at our ⁠blog⁠.

Embracing Our Identity: The Power of Language in the Virtual Assistant Community! 💬🔍 Let's explore the significance of language in defining our roles and identities. 🌟 In online forums and discussion groups, it's not uncommon for individuals outside the VA profession to impose their views on what we should be called or how our work arrangements should be labeled. But as experienced VAs know, our identity and terminology are deeply rooted in our profession and expertise. 💼💡 Join the conversation as we reaffirm the importance of language in shaping perceptions, asserting our professional identity, and maintaining the integrity of our roles. 🗣️ From reclaiming our narrative to challenging misconceptions, we'll explore strategies for preserving the unique identity of virtual assistants in the digital world. Whether you're a seasoned VA or new to the profession, this discussion offers valuable insights into the power of language in shaping our collective identity. 🚀 Don't miss exclusive subscriber only content. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – it’s just 99c! 📬  © Lyn Prowse-Bishop – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Virtual Business Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Rethinking Social Media Dependency: Why Your Business Shouldn't Rely Solely on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp! 🚫📱 When Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp had a six hour blackout, it sparked a global wave of panic and frustration. 💥 But should businesses be placing all their eggs in the social media basket? 🥚🧺 Join us as we explore the dangers of over-reliance on these platforms and the potential risks to your business's stability and longevity. 💼 From sudden outages to algorithm changes and platform policies, the volatility of social media underscores the importance of diversifying your online presence. 🔄 We'll discuss the benefits of building a multifaceted digital strategy that encompasses email marketing, website ownership, and other channels for reaching your audience. 🌐 Don't let your business be held hostage by the whims of social media giants – tune in to learn how to future-proof your online presence and safeguard your brand's success! 🛡️💪Don't miss exclusive subscriber only content. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – it’s just 99c! 📬  © Lyn Prowse-Bishop – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Virtual Business Show⁠⁠⁠⁠ Resources and Mentions:Frances Haugen – Congress address on Facebook Mark Zuckerberg posts an essay to Facebook

Ethical Shifts in the VA Industry: Embracing Forward-Thinking Perspectives! 🌱🤝 Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the evolving virtual assistant industry. 🗣️ In recent years, a new generation of VAs has emerged, characterised by a penchant for instant success and influencer culture. 🚀 But with this shift comes a redefinition of ethics and success in business, sparking important conversations about the future direction of our industry. 💼 In this episode, we delve into a recent dialogue with one such new VA, exploring the challenges and opportunities presented by their perspective. 🔄 From the importance of mentorship to the need for collective growth and advancement, we'll explore strategies for ensuring the continued success and relevance of our industry. 🌟 Join us as we navigate these ethical shifts and embrace a forward-thinking approach to shaping the future of virtual assistance! 💡🌐 Don't miss exclusive subscriber only content. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – it’s just 99c! 📬  © Lyn Prowse-Bishop – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Virtual Business Show⁠⁠⁠ Resources and Mentions: Ep 36: VA Training Kate Toon: 19 Things NOT to Do in a Facebook Group Forbes: What Percentage of Small Businesses Fail? Venture Beat: 50% of Businesses Fail in Their First 5 Years Huffington Post: Small Business Failure US Small Business Administration (Office of Advocacy): FAQs About Small Business

The Truth About Remote Work and Productivity! 🏠💼 In this engaging episode, we look at the controversial statements made by Harry Triguboff regarding remote work and productivity. 💬 Is allowing employees to work from home akin to being "parasites," as Triguboff suggests? 🤔 And is remote work simply a passing trend, or a long-term shift in the way we work? 📈 Join us as we debunk these myths and uncover the reality behind remote work productivity. 💪 From examining the latest research to sharing real-world experiences, we'll challenge misconceptions and shed light on the benefits of flexible work arrangements. 🌟 Whether you're an employer considering remote work policies or an employee navigating the remote work landscape, this episode offers valuable insights to inform your perspective. 🚀 Don't miss out on this essential discussion on the future of work and the truth about remote productivity! 💡🌐 Don't miss exclusive subscriber only content. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – it’s just 99c! 📬  © Lyn Prowse-Bishop – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Virtual Business Show⁠⁠

Client Gifts: Balancing Personal Choice and Professional Gratitude! 🎁 'Tis the season for the perennial question: to gift or not to gift? 🎄🤔 Join us as we explore the delicate balance between personal choice and professional gratitude when it comes to gifting clients. 💼 For many, expressing appreciation through thoughtful gifts is a cherished tradition, especially when it comes to long-term clients who have supported our business journey. 🌟 In this episode, we'll discuss the importance of showing gratitude and appreciation to our clients, while also considering the personal preferences and boundaries that shape our decision to give gifts. 🎉 From thoughtful gestures to meaningful tokens of appreciation, we'll explore creative ways to show gratitude that align with your values and foster positive client relationships. 💬 Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or new to client gifting, this episode offers valuable insights to help you navigate this annual dilemma with confidence and grace. Don't miss out on this essential discussion on the art of giving and receiving in business! 💡🤝 Don't miss exclusive subscriber only content. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – it’s just 99c! 📬  © Lyn Prowse-Bishop – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Virtual Business Show⁠ Some places to get gift giving ideas: Morish NutsEdible BloomsKoko Black ChocolateGift Baskets (Australia) You might also like this episode: Gratitude

The Vital Importance of Appreciation Between Clients and VAs! 🙏🌟 In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of gratitude in the client-Virtual Assistant relationship. 💼🤝 Gratitude isn't just a fleeting sentiment – it's a daily practice that enriches our lives and strengthens our connections. 🌺 Yet, despite its importance, expressions of gratitude can sometimes be lacking between clients and VAs. 😔 Join us as we explore this phenomenon and uncover strategies for fostering a culture of appreciation in business. 💬 From the client's perspective, acknowledging the invaluable contributions of their VAs can deepen trust and loyalty, while VAs who show genuine gratitude for their clients' support can nurture long-lasting partnerships built on mutual respect. 🌟 Don't miss exclusive subscriber only content. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – it’s just 99c! 📬  © Lyn Prowse-Bishop – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Virtual Business Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠