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Employee Experience & Recruiting

Virtual Assistant Service Zirtual Abruptly Shuts Down

The company surprised clients and employees Monday morning with an email announcing its closure.

Productivity

4 Ways You Can Make More Money While Working Less

Act as though you're "already there," by adopting the accoutrements of success, like a virtual assistant.

Growing a Business

Triple Your Business' Efficiency by Using Virtual Assistants

These 10 steps will help your company grow, using digital outsourcing.

Thought Leaders

Swamped? Someone Will Get That for You.

New startups run the errands you can't.

Productivity

5 Common Pitfalls to Avoid When Hiring a Virtual Assistant

The reality is, hiring a VA isn't easy -- and it isn't a quick fix for your business's problems.

Productivity

Do These 3 Things Before Hiring a Virtual Assistant

VAs can help you get more done, but success does not come naturally.

Business News

Microsoft's Digital Assistant Cortana Possibly Headed to Android, Apple Devices

The tech giant is giving Cortana a boost with research from an artificial intelligence project called 'Einstein.'

Thought Leaders

Beyond Comfy Shoes and Extra Chargers: The Advanced Guide to Surviving SXSW

Darling, sit down. Someone will do that for you.

Productivity

3 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Virtual Assistant

When you're just starting your company, you never have enough time on your hands. If used correctly, virtual assistants may be the answer you've been looking for.

Growing a Business

3 Mistakes to Avoid When Working With a Virtual Assistant

Even though virtual assistants are meant to make an entrepreneur's life easier, founders can make mistakes working with them -- causing more headaches than good.

Resumes & Interviewing

How to Hire a Virtual Assistant for Startup Success

People working remotely can save an entrepreneur time. It's up to you to screen and manage them to suit your needs.

Growing a Business

6 Creative Ways to Use Overseas Virtual Assistants

Some tasks don't require knowing fluent English and can be easily handled abroad.

Science & Technology

Siri's Founders Are Building Viv -- the Personal Assistant Siri Should Have Been

If it goes as planned, Viv will be a digital assistant that can solve far more complex requests than Siri.

Growing a Business

10 Things to Outsource to a Virtual Assistant

With the growth of virtual assistants, their expertise now runs the gamut -- from making vendor calls to sending out thank you cards to prospective clients. Here's how to make the most of virtual help.

Science & Technology

How to Start a Virtual Assistant Business

Expert VA Lyn Toomey offers her insight on what to expect and how to find help in the virtual world.