Blog and Case Studies

Using Covey’s Matrix with a Virtual Assistant

19th August

Running your own business often feels like a constant balancing act. You know where you want to be, but the daily pull of deadlines, emails, and unexpected ‘fires’ can make it difficult to find the space to plan ahead. Steph ...

The Difference between a VA and a First-Class VA

29th July

If you're a business owner considering a virtual assistant, you might be wondering what separates a competent virtual assistant from a truly first-class one. After all, the title might be the same, but the quality of service ...

Podcast Support for Small Business Owners

22nd April

We all know podcasting has become a powerful way to connect, share stories and build a brand. But what’s not always talked about is the sheer amount of behind-the-scenes work that goes into getting an episode released. ...

Navigating Financial Challenges

13th February

The economic landscape for UK business owners is becoming increasingly challenging, with the rise in the National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW), and increased Employer National Insurance (NI) contributions pl ...

Eight Ways to make your Meeting more effective

15th October 2024

Meetings can help to drive progress in any business, but only when they're conducted effectively. As professional minute takers, we've had a ringside view of what makes or breaks a meeting. Here are some tried-and-tested tips to ...

Six Qualities to look for when hiring a VA

10th April 2024

So, you recognise that the time is right to take on a pair of helping hands. You recognise that, by concentrating on fee-earning work and outsourcing some of the rest, you can take your business to the next level. Now the questi ...

E-Signatures: streamlining sealing the Deal

20th December 2023

In the fast-paced business world, efficiency is key, and the introduction of e-signature platforms has been a game-changer. Gone are the days of printing, scanning, and emailing documents for signatures. E-signature technology o ...

Common Myths about Virtual Assistants

11th July 2023

Let's take a moment to explore some misleading discussions you may have heard about the virtual assistant industry. Myth 1 - Expense It’s very misleading to simply compare the hourly rate of a virtual assistant with that of an ...

Spotlight on: Minute and Note taking

28th April 2023

Here at Lummus Virtual Solutions, we’re able to transcribe online meetings, either live or recorded. We find this is a sought-after skill by the legal profession, HR consultants and others. It’s all too common to attend a meet ...

Spotlight on: Inbox Management

15th March 2023

Today, I thought I’d focus on inboxes. We all have at least one of them. They can seem like they have a life of their own and just grow and grow. Some people use their inbox as a to-do list. I’m not the biggest fan of this. The ...