The Virtual Business Show

May 04 2024 271
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Australia's First Podcast for the Virtual Assistant Industry covering topics of interest to virtual assistants, small business owners and the self-employed. We also provide information and interview guests on all things small business. The show is hosted by veteran virtual assistant Lyn Prowse-Bishop, owner of Executive Stress Office Support, who has been working as a self-employed virtual assistant since 2000. Become a subscriber for exclusive content: https://anchor.fm/the-virtual-business-show/subscribe

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Ep 68: Personality Differences - Employees v Entrepreneurs

May 04 2024 4 mins  
Personality Differences: Entrepreneurs vs. Employees 🧠💼 Join us as we look at groundbreaking research revealing personality differences between employees and entrepreneurs, and explore the importance of understanding these differences. 🌟 🔍 In this episode, we dissect the findings of scientific studies that shed light on the unique traits and characteristics that distin

Ep 67: Location is No Barrier to Virtual Collaboration

Apr 07 2024 5 mins  
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 u

Ep 66: Benefits of Virtual Assistants

Mar 11 2024 6 mins  
🎧 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, f

Ep 65: Employee or VA?

Feb 05 2024 3 mins  
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&#

Ep 64: Dead Printer - Now What?

Jan 09 2024 4 mins  
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 agains

Ep 63: Mailing Lists and the Spam Act

May 15 2023 7 mins  
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 A

Ep 62: Can your business survive a recession?

Apr 24 2023 6 mins  
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.

Ep 61: 5 Tips for Being Professional

Apr 04 2023 9 mins  
💼 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 mor

Ep 60: What's In a Name?

Feb 28 2023 14 mins  
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 terminolo

Ep 59: How do you value employees?

Jan 25 2023 7 mins  
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 reso