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Taking Time Off as a VA? Here’s How to Do It Without Losing Clients (or Your Sanity!)
Taking time out from your VA business – either for a sneaky long weekend, or an extended vacation - shouldn’t feel like an impossible...
Ingrid Bayer
Feb 174 min read


Outcomes-Based Pricing: The Smart Choice for Virtual Industry Professionals
In the Virtual Assistant industry, how you charge clients is a critical decision. While many stick with hourly rates or retainers, from...
Ingrid Bayer
Feb 53 min read


Chasing the Dream or Building Reality? The Truth About Sustainable VA Success
In today’s world, it’s easy to get caught up in flashy promises of “ making bank ” as a Virtual Assistant—$30k months, $150 hourly rates,...
Ingrid Bayer
Jan 142 min read


Outsourcing Smarter: How Aussie VAs and OBMs Are Changing the Game
For small businesses in Australia, finding the right support can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. You need someone...
Ingrid Bayer
Jan 62 min read


A New Year, a New Chapter: Reflections and Exciting Plans for 2025!
As we step over the threshold and into the New Year, I find myself reflecting on the year just passed, and setting down some intentions...
Ingrid Bayer
Dec 31, 20242 min read


Telstra Best of Business Awards 2024
After being named State Winners, we spent the week in Melbourne as we were judged on the national stage at the Telstra Best of Business...
Ingrid Bayer
Nov 30, 20242 min read


Activated Lifelong Learning: A Game-Changer for VAs
In the ever-evolving Virtual Assistant Industry, the pursuit of knowledge is not just a necessity; it's a superpower. Lifelong learning,...
Ingrid Bayer
Oct 1, 20242 min read


Igniting Your VA Journey: Discovering Your ‘Why’
Embarking on the journey to become a Virtual Assistant is exciting, but have you paused to consider your core motivation? Understanding...
Ingrid Bayer
Sep 2, 20242 min read


Mastering Remote Work: Strategies for Success and Balance
Remote work is no longer the new kid on the block. As the landscape of work has evolved, we’ve adapted to the demands of the times, and...
Ingrid Bayer
Aug 15, 20242 min read


Unlocking Business Success using Virtual Assistants
The rise of Virtual Assistants (VAs) has been a game-changer in the business world. Operating seamlessly in the online space, VAs have...
Ingrid Bayer
Aug 1, 20242 min read
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