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All you need to know about Virtual Assistants

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My name is Emma Walker and I am the owner of CKPA Office Solutions, a UK based virtual assistant business that specialises in working with 'mumpreneurs' running home based businesses and managing online businesses. 

I am also the Co-Founder of VA Success Group which is a one stop shop for training and resources for UK based virtual assistants.

What is a Virtual Assistant?

A Virtual Assistant (VA) is a self employed professional providing administrative, secretarial and creative services on a remote basis. Working from their own fully equipped office, VA's work with a variety of different clients helping them in their businesses on an ad hoc, regular or project specific basis.

By partnering with their own VA, individuals and businesses can make more money by focussing on what they do best and growing their business.

A VA is NOT an employee but a partner to help clients in their businesses. With extensive experience as PA's, Office Managers, Executive Assistants, the right VA is a valuable resource to help you andyour business grow.

A VA is ideal for businesses who do not have the budget, space or need for a full time office employee but still need the tasks carrying out. With a VA, you only pay for the time spent on your task as opposed to employee costs so it is a cost effective solution for many people.

All work is carried out from the VA's office as opposed to the clients utilising the latest technology.

Contact us now for your Complimentary Information Session to see how partnering with a VA can make a difference to your productivity and bottom line!

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How can a VA help me and my business?

Services available

The following services are provided by CKPA - please see our website for further information.

PA & Secretarial - all the help you need to organise you and your business

Lifestyle Management - a PA for your personal life

Legal Virtual Assistant - regular or ad hoc support for UK solicitors

Administrative Support - for all your routine tasks such as typing, database maintenance, internet research and more

Creative services - includes more complex support including website design, desktop publishing

Events & Meetings - all types of events and meetings catered for

Project Assistance - could include office moves, recruitment drive, HR

Virtual Office - never need to be in the office again

Blog Roll

Links to Blogs written by Virtual Assistants

Virtual Assistant for you
Ramblings of a serial entrepreneur, author and busy mum - me!
Kreative Ramblings
Written by Karen McGreevey of Konceptuality
VA Visionaries
VA Visionaries was founded by Erin Blaskie, founder and president of Business Services, ETC. The site has been set up to provide Virtual Assistants with a place to go to receive guidance, information and support while they manage their own virtual assistance business.
Becoming a networking goddess
Written by Emma Walker chronicling her new journey as Regional Director for The Athena Network in the Black Country.
The Virtual Wire
The Virtual Wire is written for entrepreneurs, consultants, and small business owners who are dedicated to virtual working partnerships.
VA Success Group
Useful resource for UK based virtual assistants
UKAVA
News about the UK virtual assistant industry

Want to become a VA?

Below are some training resources for people interested in starting their own VA business.
The VA Connection
Welcome to The VA Connection, the ultimate resource for Virtual Assistants. Information and products are spread all over cyberspace but finding it can be like looking for a needle in a haystack...until NOW - brought to you by Connie McVicker of Signature Worx
Visionary VAs
The Visionary VAs Collection of eBooks was written for those who are aspiring to be virtual assistants. It's for virtual assistants who are in the beginning stages of starting their businesses, VAs who are struggling to maintain successful practices, and even VAs who have been in business for a while, and want to take their businesses to the next level
VA Announcements
Are you running a training session, teleseminar or some other kind of event for the Virtual Assistant industry? Need to let others know the event is happening? You can't always promote via the various list forums - let's face it, they are discussion forums and not advertising boards. That's why this site was set up - so you can promote your event for the Virtual Assistant industry here
VA Success Group
VA Success Group has been set up to provide practical training and resources that UK based virtual assistants actually want and need. We are working on some unique and exclusive products that will totally transform the UK VA industry!

Networking

Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA)
The largest online global meeting place for successful and aspiring Virtual Assistants
International Association of Virtual Assistants (IAVA)
The largest group of virtual assistants in the UK and with international members in Europe and as far afield as Australia, New Zealand, the USA and Canada

We are a support group for a large network of professional people from all backgrounds, including: bookkeepers, secretaries, marketing consultants, PR and media journalists, graphic designers, conference and event organisers, the list is endless, as are the various field specialisations
Society of Virtual Assistants
Resource for UK Virtual Assistants
VA Talk Show
Where VAs talk the walk - brought to you by Tawnya Sutherland from Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA)
Virtual Assistant Forums
A free networking forum for VAs across the globe
UKAVA Google Group
Google group set up by the UKAVA to act as a friendly and supportive environment

More Great Books

Written by great Virtual Assistants

So you want to become a Virtual Assistant
First e-book written by Emma Walker for those wanting to start up as a Virtual Assistant in the UK
25 ways to revolutionise your Virtual Asistant business
This e-book is the culmination of years of knowledge from three very gifted leaders
in the Virtual Assistant (VA) Industry. In a collaborative effort to advance the VA
Industry Dale, Becki and Heather spent countless hours delving into several topics
of import to make this e-book an invaluable tool of the trade. The advice given is
based on their collective experiences and know-how
The Everyday Guide to Writing Wisely
Written by Laurie Dart of Writing Wisely
Thriving Business Manual
Written by Yvonne Weld of ABLE Virtual Assistant Services
Everyday Guide to Writing & Marketing your e-Book Wisely
Written by Laurie Dart (Writing Wisely) and Heather Jacobson (Valley Virtual Assistants)
The Art of Follow Up
Written by Jaime Lee Mann of Mann Made Time
Online Networking for the Newbie
Written by Angela Smith of Accu Assist
Setting yourself up as a Virtual Assistant
Written by Justine Curtis of the UKAVA

Great Books

Below are some great books on becoming a Virtual Assistant or will help you in your practice. These books will be available in UK as well.
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