Category: For Assistants
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How to use Claude as a Virtual Assistant (and why clients expect it)
If you’re a VA, EA, or PA you’ll have noticed the conversation around AI has changed. It’s no longer, “do you use AI?” it’s “how do you use AI, and what’s your skill level?” Clients are looking for Assistants who are AI-fluent, not just using it here and there.
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The Assistant industry is splitting in two. Which side are you on?
You’ve heard the stories – AI is coming for your job. AI is touching every industry, but Assistants hear it in particular; our’s will be the first to go. Scheduling, inboxes, basic correspondence: AI can handle it, right? Well, AI is here. It’s having a dramatic impact across the board, and yet Assistants remain.
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How to pitch yourself as a podcast guest
Upsource has not-so-quietly been running a podcast for the last three years – we have even won an award for our work! It’s been a huge learning experience for everyone involved. And it’s a great way to market your business. From a show runner perspective, we’re sharing some tips on how to make yourself stand…
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The future of the Virtual Assistant industry; we’re at a turning point
The Virtual Assistant industry isn’t just growing, we’re reaching a defining moment. VAs and fractional expert support are embedded into how SMEs operate. Founders and leadership teams now design support into their businesses deliberately, from the outset, rather than treating it as an afterthought. Admin-as-a-service, remote fractional support, and retained assistance have become the norm…
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Why networking matters for Assistants (and why LinkedIn is the easiest place to start)
Why networking matters for Assistants (and why LinkedIn is the easiest place to start) “Networking isn’t for me. It’s for the leaders I support.” We hear this too often from our Assistant colleagues, but the truth is, it’s holding them, and perhaps you, from building their business. You’re out supporting your clients in building relationships…
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How to work with your Virtual Assistant: How to delegate
How to work with your Virtual Assistant: How to delegate Working with a Virtual Assistant can revolutionise the way you manage your business, providing invaluable support and allowing you to focus on your core tasks. However, effectively delegating to a VA can require careful planning, communication, and above all, trust. We’re back with the next…
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How to work with your Virtual Assistant: Creating structures, processes and resources
Your VA is here to help you, not create more work for you! Our recommendation is always to bring in help before you’re ready, whether or not you have all your systems in place and you feel equipped. You just need to be prepared to invest time in bringing your VA up to speed.