These days there are many different jobs you can do from home that allow you to set your own terms and work your own hours. Working as a virtual assistant is one of these and can be a great option for people with admin and customer service experience.
What is a Virtual Assistant? Briefly speaking a virtual assistant offers businesses admin assistance from a remote location. It can be similar to being a freelancer but rather than working from different offices each day, you tend to work from your same location and offer your services remotely.
What Services Does a Virtual Assistant Offer? This varies massively on your skill-set and what your client wants. Many virtual assistant services offer help with general admin tasks, email responses and diary management as a minimum. You could also offer services such as social media set-up & increasing growth via social media channels. Blog posts, website content and even taking phone calls when needed are all things that a remote assistant service like this may offer.
How Much Can I Make? The amount of money you can earn depends on what you’re offering and your experience. Many people start by offering their services at a lower cost to build up their reputation and testimonials on their various social media pages. Once you have done this you’re usually able to charge a bit more as you’ve proved that you’re worth the investment.
Setting Yourself Up There are websites such as People Per Hour that help you advertise your services to their customer base, but they do take a commission on any jobs you’re paid for you. You can also set your-self up on Facebook and/or with a website and start to advertise your services this way. Using LinkedIn is also a really good way to network & get word out there of your services.
*This post contains PR/Gifted items. All opinions are my own February is the month of love! whether you are celebrating Galentines Day on the13th or Valentines on the 14th. It is the perfect time to show the people we care about how much they actually mean to us,and to give gifts that say and show that you really care (whether it’s someone you love romantically or love affectionately).
I thought I would share with you some gift ideas, I have all corners covered. So let's go;
They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, but I definitely think they got it wrong. The truth is -- The way to ANYONE’S heart is through their stomach. So this year, say “I love you” with more than just words, include some sweet treats and small meaningful gestures that your loved ones will cherish forever.
Guylian Sea Shells* are made using only the finest, hand selected Mediterranean hazelnuts, which are roasted and caramelised to perfection before being blended with premium Belgian chocolate, Guylian’s famous SeaShell chocolates are always a delight, and are sure to make life sweet for your loved one. They also have special Valentines heart shaped chocolates to share or keep to yourself.
Nim’s Apple Crisps* have launched a limited-edition, crimson-coloured RedLove Apple crisps in time for Valentine's day. They are air dried, not fried with no added ingredients and allergen free.
Mermaid Pink Gin* is bottled by the Isle of Wight distillery made with bodacea hops, samphir and flavoured with fresh strawberries and is both vegan and gluten-free.. Not only is the bottle beautiful, it is plastic free (even the seal is biodegradable) which is 100% recyclable.
Perfectly balanced and subtle yet vibrant mermaid Pink is less sweet than most pink gins and has no added sugar.
Available from Marks & Spencer and Isle of Wight Distillery.
The OGGs® chocolate fudge* two pack cupcakes are perfect for sharing with your loved one this Valentine’s day. Not only are they Vegan friendly, the packaging is 100% recycled plastic, fully recyclable. If you're looking to kink things up a notch this Valentine's Day, here are ... fun, and absolutely still romantic ways to have a sexy (and exciting) valentines Day.
Feeling Foxy* The super sexy box of sexy products ranging from vibrators to bondage gear and various other items to spice up your love life!!! Customers only find out what thrills lie ahead when it lands on the doormat.
Choose from either a £40 ‘Playtime’ box, with four items included, or an £85 ‘More Playtime’ box with six items. Whichever you choose, the products are always worth more than the cost actually paid.
Don't worry if you've not got hundreds of pounds spare in the bank this valentine's day, It's not about how much you spend but rather showing those you love how much they mean to you. Poundland has a selection of valentine themed items for sale for those looking to find cheap and cheerful gifts.
What kinds of gifts can you present to a non-materialistic person?
Donate to a food bank Christmas time shouldn’t be the only season of giving. Spread some love this Valentine’s day by providing someone a meal, or at least a part of one. I donate to the North London Food Bank, you can donate time, money or food to families in need. Feel the love radiate by giving it more than you get it this year.
Homemade gift Treat your loved one to something special with a handmade gift this Valentine's. It's a great time to get creative and show them just how much they mean to you. From a love letter, to a personalised mug or a jar of reasons you love them. There are plenty of things you can make, if you are stuck for ideas there are loads on Pinterest.
Name a star after them What do you buy the person who has everything? A star of course! With the Name a star gift set* You receive detailed info to help you track down your star with a telescope, and an official certificate proving that it has been registered.
