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Explore all content in the Virtual Gurus Blog - tailored towards VA pros and beginners guiding and providing effective insights on many common challenges, topics, etc. Virtual Gurus is a talent marketplace that leverages proprietary technology to match organizations with highly skilled Canadian and American virtual assistants.
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Unlocking Efficiency: How a Virtual Assistant Can Transform Your Business
VG Staff
May 24, 2024
Overcoming Modern Business Challenges
As a business leader, you know the challenge of balancing growth, costs, and personal time with limited resources. This balancing act can often lead to diminished productivity and hindered innovation. But what if there was a way to navigate these challenges more effectively?
Delegating work to virtual assistant isn’t just a way to access a helping hand, it’s bringing on a strategic partner to help you add hours back into your day so you can stop fo ..read more
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Choosing the Right Virtual Assistant Is Crucial for Your Business Growth
In today’s competitive market, the efficiency and scalability provided by virtual assistants can be transformative for small businesses and entrepreneurs. However, deciding between an onshore and offshore virtual assistant involves more than just comparing price tags. It’s about understanding which virtual assistant option aligns best with your business values, operational needs, and long-term goals.
The Expanding Role of Virtual Assistants in Modern Business
More businesses, from budding entrepreneurs to established ente ..read more
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Advancing the Mothers Matter Centre: The Impact of Using a Virtual Assistant Service
VG Staff
May 17, 2024
Challenge: How can a nonprofit enhance operational efficiency and strategic focus amidst growing administrative demands?
The Mothers Matter Centre, a national charity dedicated to supporting mothers to thrive so their children and communities can prosper, faced a significant challenge. As a charitable organization reliant on the goodwill of donors and constrained by government funding, the Mothers Matter Centre struggled to manage increased operational costs without compromi ..read more
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Breaking Barriers and Celebrating Women in Tech on International Women’s Day
VG Staff
March 8, 2024
Today, and each year on March 8, people everywhere come together to celebrate International Women’s Day—a day dedicated to recognizing the achievements of women and their contributions to society. This year’s theme is #inspireinclusion – working towards a world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. One that’s diverse, equitable and inclusive, where difference is valued and celebrated.
At Virtual Gurus, inclusion and celebrating diversity is at the forefront of all we do. T ..read more
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How building trust with your virtual assistant can help grow your business (and 4 easy steps to do it faster)
VG Staff
March 1, 2024
Let’s face it – adopting new ways of doing business and working can be daunting. And one of the biggest roadblocks we’ve often seen boils down to one thing: trust.
We get it. You’re considering hiring a virtual assistant (VA) for the first time, and suddenly, your mind is buzzing with questions:
Can I count on this person to deliver?
Is a remote assistant as dependable as a full-time hire who I see in the office daily?
Should I give them acc ..read more
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7 ways a virtual assistant service is a game changer for your small business
VG Staff
February 23, 2024
As a small business owner, you probably find yourself wondering: what should I delegate? What should I own?
Sound familiar?
We know that letting go of tasks can be challenging. Especially when you’re used to being a solopreneur. But we also know that you need time to focus on what really matters: growing your business.
As an entrepreneur, handing off tasks to a virtual assistant can help improve your productivity and give you hours back in your day. Best of all… you can do it ..read more
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Virtual Gurus: Reflecting on 2023 with gratitude
Stephanie Dsouza
December 28, 2023
“What were you grateful for over the past year?”
It’s a question that Virtual Gurus founder and CEO Bobbie Racette reflects on at the close of each year. No, make that each day. It’s a central principle that has guided Bobbie throughout her career and personal life, and has become a mantra for all of us as a team.
Gratitude is a deep appreciation that ties us to the world and to each other. It helps us recognize the positives in our lives, encouraging kindness and humility. At Virtual Guru ..read more
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Four words, one burnout cure: Specialized remote admin support
Crystal Jepsen
October 26, 2023
You’re a multitasking marvel. You’ve been running on empty, juggling tasks, and still falling behind. If you’re nodding, you’re in the right place. Burnout is real, but so is our commitment to being your ultimate burnout cure.
That’s why we’re thrilled to share something that’s going to give you a much-needed breather. Virtual Gurus is levelling up our game to help you reclaim your time and sanity.
Human Resource Assistants – Your burnout cure for HR woes
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Introducing VG OnDemand – your new remote admin ally
Crystal Jepsen
October 24, 2023
“I need this presentation done by end-of-day on Friday,” says your boss at 2pm on a hectic Thursday afternoon. Sound familiar? Enter VG OnDemand: a solution designed precisely for these moments, ensuring that no matter the task, you have a trusted admin ally ready to step in and lighten the load.
Introducing VG OnDemand
Navigating the myriad tasks of today’s professional environment can be daunting. With VG OnDemand, we’ve crafted a solution that’s more than just another virtual assistance platf ..read more
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Accelerating Small Business Growth in Canada: The Virtual Gurus and Mastercard® Partnership
Crystal Jepsen
October 19, 2023
At Virtual Gurus, we’ve always been committed to delivering top-tier remote admin support to our clients and flexible income opportunities to traditionally underrepresented communities. Partnering with Mastercard®, a global leader renowned for its innovative solutions, marks a significant milestone in that journey. Together, we’re bringing the ultimate small business solution right to your doorstep.
A partnership rooted in diversity, inclusivity, and equity ..read more