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Why AI is your best friend as a VA

As a VA working solo in your own space, you frequently encounter challenges on your own. Whether it’s the solitude of working in your room or the need to connect with your team through a screen, there are moments when having someone by your side to share the load and support you with tasks and responsibilities feels like a real necessity. Did you know that you can have someone like that for your VA journey? Someone who can not only help you when you’re stuck in a rut, but also help you be the best version of yourself? Partnering

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Stand Out : How to Build the Best VA resume

Almost everyone wants to become a virtual assistant these days.  This of course does not come as a surprise – a lot of people have heard of the numerous benefits that come with being a VA. From flexibility and work-life balance, to cost savings and efficiency, the number of VAs in the market has nearly doubled.  This also means that competition has become a lot more fierce.  Having recognized the advantages of outsourcing, the demand for skilled VAs have also increased in the industry. One is going to need to stand out from the rest of the crowd in

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The Importance of Professional Development: How VAs Can Keep Learning and Growing

It is no secret that a career in virtual assistance is highly competitive. Once limited to basic administrative tasks, VAs are now considered essential contributors to a company’s success, managing a wide array of responsibilities, from social media management to niche specialized tasks.  Being an online job, the career comes with numerous benefits: flexible schedule, work-life balance, and cost-savings – more and more people are enticed to leave their traditional office job to try out virtual assistance. More players means a tougher competition. As the number of talented individuals rises in the VA industry, it has become more important

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The Versatility of a VA – The Industries You Can Work With

Remember when spiderman upgraded his suit and was able to fight in space? Virtual assistants are like that. They once were just the friendly neighborhood spiderman, supporting businesses with basic administrative tasks. But with a new suit, they can now help industries all over the world. When people think of the words “Virtual Assistant”, they immediately think of administrative tasks. There was a time when that was indeed the reality – virtual assistance did start as an alternative support solution for administrative processes, however, as the industry developed, the range and capabilities of VAs expanded as well. In an

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Beyond the Tech – Things You Need as a VA

Laptop? Check. Cell Phone? Check. Headphones? Yep, it’s here. Bluetooth speaker for a bit of music while working? Definitely. There are a variety of tools available to help make better virtual assistants. From the latest gadgets to new AI-powered productivity programs, it’s often easy to assume that VAs rely solely on technology to get the job done.  While gadgets and software are important, the real backbone of a successful VA lies in their habits. Developing strong productive habits is crucial for enhancing efficiency, maintaining quality work, and achieving a healthy work-life balance. So, before you look up the hottest

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The Importance of Acceptance and Equality in the Workplace

We don’t notice it right away, but it’s always there, one way or another. A dash of inequality, a bit of unfairness, and a sprinkle of discrimination. You try to shrug it off,  but it stays with you for a while.  It’s a common reality for most of us. Coming from a quite conservative Filipino community, it takes a bit of time and effort to accept and adapt progressive ideals and values. However, no matter how slowly you put one foot in front of the other, you are still moving forward, albeit slowly and steadily. This is how we

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Self-Care for Virtual Assistants: Prioritizing Wellness in a Remote Work Environment

We’ve done it folks! We’re officially living the dream. When people suggested the idea of remote work before, the world used to laugh – work from home? How would that even work? However, this far-fetched idea slowly became a reality. Due to technological advances and a rather coercive push by the COVID pandemic, remote work is finally a norm. With remote work came the rise of the virtual assistants (VAs). As technology expanded their global reach, virtual assistants rose up to the challenge of supporting them. VAs work remotely from their home, adjusting to the different time zones of

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How to Balance Life and Work – Developing Healthy Career Habits

It seems like it all happened in an instant. Suddenly you aren’t just a kid daydreaming during classes – you’re now a working adult with bills to pay. You have a job that pays well, you have friendly colleagues, and you’re actually doing what you’ve dreamed of doing since you were 18 years old.  But you’re tired. You haven’t even begun the day but you’re ready to hit the sack. Mental exhaustion, burn-out, and stress. This is what happens when there’s an imbalance between life and work. Unfortunately, this is not a new phenomenon. This is a situation familiar

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Redefining wellness in remote work: Why OA prioritizes wellness in a distributed workforce

We have all heard about the many advantages of remote work – the flexibility, the saved costs, the freedom. Work no longer feels like work, as you are no longer confined to the traditional restrictions of an office. You get to control your work hours, you can take needed breaks, and you don’t have to listen to Karen from accounting complain about her daughter-in-law for a straight 15 minutes every morning.   However, it also presents challenges, particularly regarding maintaining a healthy work-life balance and prioritizing wellness. Well, for starters, working at home means blurred lines between your career and

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What to Expect with an Online Career: Tips to Slay the Game

Picture this: you wake up, grab your laptop, and boom—your office is wherever you want it to be. That’s the beauty of the digital age, where online careers are breaking down traditional office walls and giving us a whole new way to work.  Freedom. That’s a word everyone associates with an online career.  With an online gig, you’re the boss of your own schedule. No more clocking in at 9 and out at 5. You want to work from your favorite coffee joint? Go for it. Prefer to type away with your toes in the sand? Totally doable. The

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Maximizing your productivity as Virtual Assistant : 10 Tips and Tricks

Picture this – you’re a virtual assistant and it’s a Wednesday. You’re halfway through the week but you haven’t even reached half of the goals you need to meet. You begin to feel the stress creeping up and a notification pops up – there’s a new task your client needs completed.   In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, virtual assistants play a pivotal role in supporting businesses and professionals worldwide. As the demand for remote work continues to rise, the importance of productivity for virtual assistants becomes increasingly evident.  In this blog, we’ll explore ten valuable tips to enhance productivity

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Outsource Access Celebrates Women’s Month

“Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women.” — Maya Angelou This Woman’s Month, Outsource Access strengthens its promise and commitment to advocate for women everywhere. We are proud to join the global community in celebrating the legacy of women by highlighting the importance of gender equality and women’s empowerment. A staggering 70% of our team are women and we wouldn’t be where we are now if not for their strength, dedication and commitment.    About Women’s Month Women’s Month is rooted in the early 20th

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