Hiring a virtual assistant can be difficult. You need a VA who will not only do the job well, but who will also fit in with your company. You need someone who's flexible, efficient, capable and determined, so you can focus on more important tasks and run your business smoothly. 

The variety of social media platforms available can leave you feeling overwhelmed and possibly wasting valuable time sharing the right type of content, to the wrong audience. 
The platform that you choose to use, will largely come down to what you aim to achieve, the type of content you wish to share and who you are targeting. 
There are 5 major players, all with very unique factors, some of which can drive more business to your website and ultimately increase sales or just create brand awareness which in turn can lead to sales. 
Below, I have listed some key points to take into consideration when creating an online presence.  

​Ever since the internet began, users have been determined to bring the real world into a virtual, digital form of life.
Giving your business an online presence also gives your business an advantage.
Discover the reasons why it is so important to be part of the digital movement and have a web presence. 

A system or software program that allows you to store, recall and use information about your customers and clients.

Think of it as a library and each book is designated for each customer or client. 
This book contains information specific to your clients habits, purchases, demographics and interactions with your business. 

The question that most new business owners ask is "where do I start?" when it comes to building a website.
Regardless of whether you plan on building it yourself or having a professional website developer and designer, you need to have a clear vision on what your end product to be. 
Use the following tips to plan your website.

Working from home is such a fun idea! You can wear what you want, you can sleep in, you will have more time for friends and family, heck you can even pull a sicky, head to the beach and not worry about someone catching you!

You want this to be a successful business don’t you? In order for your customers and clients to take you seriously, you need to take your business seriously too. The earlier you implement the following habits and tips to run a business efficiently, the sooner you can reap the rewards. 

Being an employee or a self-employed business owner each has benefits and pitfalls so you really need to be prepared for what is about to occur!
Owning your own business is hard work and will involve long days for the first month or two if you plan on doing it alone.

A profitable business doesn't just happen, it can take time to build a customer base, cover expenses and start putting money into your pocket but with a great idea and work ethic, you can achieve your goal.

Check back in to see the latest articles, resources and instructions sheets. 
If you need help in a particular area and would like an easy to follow guide, please comment below. 

Being a virtual assistant has lead me down many paths and I am forever learning new programs, tips and tricks and the best methods to get the job done.
Gone are the days where you have to trawl the internet looking for How-To guides or the answers to very simple questions. My aim is to alleviate the stress and time pressures that arise from reading and trying to understand lengthy blog posts. I hope that all you need to do is think of Alleviate Virtual Assistance when you need help with your task.

Bye for now,
Melissa